Sam Reynolds

Sam Reynolds is a senior reporter based in Asia. Sam was part of the CoinDesk team that won the 2023 Gerald Loeb award in the breaking news category for coverage of FTX's collapse. Prior to CoinDesk, he was a reporter with Blockworks and a semiconductor analyst with IDC.

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Markets

Bitcoin's long-term holders are now selling at a slower pace amid rally

Bitcoin has returned to a price range where repeated profit-taking by long-term holders capped rallies last year, though those wallets are now selling more slowly than in 2025.

Multiple charts and screens (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay)

Markets

Former 'bitcoin mayor' Eric Adams denies profiting from NYC Token after 80% crash

The Solana-based token plunged more than 80% shortly after launch, with on-chain watchers flagging liquidity shifts that its backers and Adams’ team dispute.

Eric Adams (Credit: Nikhilesh De)

Markets

Bitcoin at risk of dropping under $96,000 as U.S.-Iran rhetoric pressures risk assets

Total crypto market value jumped toward $3.25 trillion before gains cooled, with bitcoin steady above $96,000 and mixed performance across majors.

Tehran (Fatmeh Montaz/Unsplash)

Markets

New Polymarket bettor places $40,000 on U.S. striking Iran tonight

One trader went against the current trend of low chances for a strike tonight by placing the new $40,000 bet.

Three U.S. fighter jets in the air

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Finance

Visa teams up with BVNK to launch stablecoin payouts

The new feature lets companies send money to digital wallets instantly, even outside banking hours.

(Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Policy

Federal judge temporarily halts Tennessee's bid to shut down Kalshi sports contracts

A new ruling freezes a state cease-and-desist order while the court considers whether Kalshi’s CFTC-regulated platform is shielded from state gambling laws.

Kalshi website on a laptop.

Markets

Bitcoin stalls near $90,000 while traders buy altcoins: Asia Morning Briefing

Leverage has been flushed, and spot demand remains soft, keeping bitcoin range-bound while token unlocks and thin liquidity drive sharp, narrative-led moves in select altcoins.

Bitcoin Logo (modified by CoinDesk)

Policy

Dubai bans privacy token use on exchanges, tightens stablecoin rules in crypto reset

Dubai's financial regulator said privacy-focused assets are incompatible with global compliance norms as it moves to a firm-led token suitability model and sharper stablecoin classifications.

Dubai UAE (Pexels, Pixabay)

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Markets

India tightens crypto rules to fight money laundering and terror funding

India's financial intelligence agency has announced stricter identity verification measures for cryptocurrency exchanges to prevent money laundering and terror financing.

Indian flag (Naveed Ahmed/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin rises 1%, Nasdaq futures and dollar drop as Trump-Powell feud escalates

Bitcoin's price movement diverged from the Nasdaq futures, which fell nearly 0.8%.

Bitcoin (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)