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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Gold Isn’t Overpriced on Purchasing-Power Test, BlackRock’s Evy Hambro Says

Hambro told Bloomberg TV gold “could go a lot higher” as long-term price decks lag spot; miners’ margins are among the strongest he has seen.

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Coinbase to Increase Investment in One of India’s Largest Crypto Exchanges

The planned deal sets a $2.45 billion post-money valuation and follows CoinDCX’s April 2022 raise of $135 million at a $2.15 billion valuation.

Coinbase logo shown on a laptop screen

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ARK Invest Takes 11.5% Stake in a Solana Infrastructure Firm

Ark Invest has reportedly taken a 11.5% Solmate (SLMT) stake while the company said it bought $50 million discounted SOL from Solana Foundation.

SOL-USD 24-Hour Price Chart

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WisdomTree Launches Physically Backed Stellar Lumens ETP Across Europe

WisdomTree launched a physically backed stellar lumens ETP with a 0.50% fee on SIX and Euronext, saying it will add a Xetra listing on Oct. 15.

XLM-USD 24-Hour Price Chart

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Ethereum's Fusaka Testing and Continued U.S. Government Shutdown: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Oct. 13.

U.S. Congress (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino: ‘Bitcoin and Gold Will Outlast Any Other Currency’

Paolo Ardoino’s latest comment about bitcoin and gold echoes Tether’s policy of buying BTC with profits and building up gold exposure.

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Altcoins Cratered in Oct. 10 Crypto Flash Crash as Bitcoin Held Up, Wiston Capital Says

Wiston Capital's Charlie Erith says a leverage cascade drove the Oct. 10 break, with altcoins hit hardest, and lays out the signals he will track before adding risk.

Chess king in spotlight on a dark board, symbolizing bitcoin’s dominanc