Siamak Masnavi

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.

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Markets

Is November the New October? Here’s What Bitcoin Price Data Actually Shows

While some market narrative calls November bitcoin’s strongest month with a 42.5% average, a closer analysis shows a median price return is closer to 8.8%.

BTC 24-hour price and volume chart from CoinDesk Data

Tech

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Calls Arc ‘an Economic OS for the internet’

In a recent CNBC interview, Jeremy Allaire outlined dollar-priced fees, fast finality, and privacy for Arc, while pointing to rising USDC use in emerging markets.

2021 Photo of Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire

Markets

Bitcoin’s ‘Red October’: What Happened to the Widely Anticipated Uptober Crypto Rally?

A mid-October sell-off knocked majors off early highs and left bitcoin down for the month while BNB and a few altcoins finished higher.

BTC-USD One-Month Price Chart from CoinDesk Data

Tech

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says X Chat's New P2P Encryption System Is Similar to Bitcoin's

The in-app Chat is in beta for Premium users with file sharing and media support, while a standalone X Chat app is slated to follow in the coming months.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk

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Policy

‘Bitcoin Never Shuts Down’: U.S. Treasury Secretary Marks Anniversary, Needles Democrats

Scott Bessent marked the white paper’s anniversary by lauding bitcoin’s resilience and contrasting it with Washington gridlock, rekindling debate over Treasury’s crypto stance.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Markets

Analyst Says Ethereum Is the Best Ecosystem and Ether Is Poised to Top $5,000

Ether rose on heavier trading, then slipped after an upper-band rejection, leaving a tighter range and a clear set of checkpoints above and below.

24-hour ETH chart shows advance and late pullback near the upper band

Markets

'Do Not Fear Ghosts of Fiat,' Says Bitcoin Policy Institute, as Bears Lurk at Resistance

A fast rebound met heavier trading, but rallies stalled near resistance as advocates shared Halloween-themed comments on X.

Pumpkins and candles in low light, subtle Halloween scene

Markets

Bitcoin Cash Breaks Above $550 as Volume Surges; Range Tightens Near Support

A breakout above $550 followed a 1 a.m. UTC volume spike, then price cooled into a $553 to $556 band as traders watched whether $553.50 would hold.

24-hour BCH chart shows breakout over $550, high near $564.

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Markets

ETH Sell-Off Meets Late Bounce as Volume Climbs; Range Tightens as Risk Appetite Plunges

Heavier trading met a late rebound after a breakdown, narrowing the range and putting nearby checkpoints back in focus.

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