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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Memecoins Are No Longer a Joke, Galaxy Digital Says in New Report

Galaxy’s Will Owens says memecoins have become a lasting part of crypto, reshaping culture, trading and infrastructure while fueling activity on Pump.fun.

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Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty Says ‘Washington Must Finish the Job on Crypto Clarity’

Ripple’s chief legal officer says Americans want clear crypto rules and urges Congress to act, warning U.S. leadership is at risk without clarity.

Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty on CoinDesk TV

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FTX Payouts, U.S. Tariffs, Nonfarm Payrolls: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Sept. 29

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Markets

Schiff Challenges Saylor’s Bitcoin Bet, Analyst Says Sub-$107K BTC Is a 'Tremendous Buying Opportunity’

James van Straten sees a slow grind with 10–20% pullbacks while Michaël van de Poppe flags $112K as the trigger for an altcoin rally.

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Crypto Treasury Firms Could Become Long-Term Giants like Berkshire Hathaway, Analyst Says

Ryan Watkins argues crypto treasury firms may evolve beyond speculation into lasting economic engines, deploying capital and building businesses across ecosystems.

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As Gold Keeps Setting New Highs, China Reportedly Wants to Be Its Custodian for Central Banks

Beijing is said to be courting foreign central banks to store bullion in Shanghai vaults as gold hovers near record highs and demand strengthens.

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