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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XRP Investor Says $3M in XRP Was Stolen; Cold Wallet Maker Says Seed Import Made Wallet Hot

Long-time XRP investor Brandon LaRoque says he discovered the loss on Oct. 15 in cold wallet maker Ellipal’s mobile app, but the theft occurred on Oct. 12.

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Markets

Coinbase Institutional Highlights Three Catalysts That Could Lift Crypto in Q4 2025

In a Q4 2025 outlook report, Coinbase Institutional says the cycle still skews positive — with liquidity, stablecoins and policy progress lifting the market.

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There Are Three Major Tailwinds for Crypto’s Next Rally, Says Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn

The firm's top researcher says the structural bull case is intact, pointing to AI capex, stablecoins and tokenization as tailwinds even after this month’s shakeout.

BTC-USD One-Month Price Chart (CoinDesk Data)

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Analyst Says He ‘Nibbled’ HYPE Below $34, Eyes $28 Area as Downtrend Persists

In an X post, a respected pseudonymous crypto analyst said he bought a HYPE spot position under $34 and would "load up" closer to $28 amid a market downtrend.

HYPE-USD 24-Hour Price Chart (CoinDesk Data)

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Policy

Ripple CLO Rejects the Narrative That Crypto Is Just a Tool for 'Crime and Corruption'

In an X post, Ripple's Stuart Alderoty said two recent New York Times pieces wrongly cast crypto as only a tool for crime and corruption.

Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty on CoinDesk TV

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Coinbase Rolls Out the 'Blue Carpet' for Binance’s BNB Token

Coinbase launched The Blue Carpet, then added BNB to its roadmap — an intent signal, not a guarantee — pending market-making support and technical readiness.

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After Oct. 10 Crypto Crash, Bitwise CIO’s Three-Question Test Finds No Lasting Damage

In an Oct. 14 memo, Matt Hougan says about $20 billion was liquidated, no major firms failed, core tech mostly held and clients stayed calm — signs the impact won’t last.

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