Siamak Masnavi

Researcher

Siamak Masnavi is a researcher focused on blockchain technology, cryptocurrency regulation and macroeconomic forces shaping digital assets — including interest rate policy, capital flows and adoption trends. He holds an MSc and PhD in computer science from the University of London and began his career in software development, with nearly four years in the banking sector in London and Zurich. Since April 2018, he has been writing about the crypto industry. His focus shifted primarily to research in November 2024, though he continues to contribute regularly to industry reporting.

Latest from Siamak Masnavi

Crypto Daybook Americas

All Eyes on Ether: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Dec. 4, 2025

Dec 4, 2025

Crypto Daybook Americas

Uneasy Stability: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Dec. 3, 2025

Dec 3, 2025

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Markets

Ethereum's Fusaka Upgrade, Grayscale Chainlink Trust: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Dec. 1.

Dec 1, 2025

Finance

What 'mNAV' Really Means for Bitcoin Treasury Companies — and Where It Falls Short

NYDIG’s research head questions how mNAV is used to assess bitcoin treasuries, arguing it masks key risks tied to capital structure and equity dilution.

Nov 30, 2025

Finance

Strategy CEO: Equity and Debt Flexibility Power Long-Term Bitcoin Accumulation Plan

Phong Le says Strategy has no near-term debt maturity risk and plans to continue using convertibles and equity to grow its bitcoin position over time.

Nov 29, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Pricing in 'Most Bearish Global Growth Outlook' Since Covid and FTX Crash: Bitwise Research

Despite low sentiment and falling prices, Bitwise’s André Dragosch says bitcoin is trading as if a recession is imminent, while macro growth expectations are already improving.

Nov 29, 2025