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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Friday’s $20B Crypto Market Meltdown: A Bitwise Portfolio Manager’s Postmortem Analysis

Jonathan Man outlines a $20 billion liquidation day, long-tail air pockets and a positioning reset that left markets on different footing by Saturday.

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How Auto-Deleveraging on Crypto Perp Trading Platforms Can Shock and Anger Even Advanced Traders

Doug Colkitt’s explainer details a backstop that trims winners, ranks accounts by profit leverage and size, and keeps zero-sum markets solvent under stress.

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Coinbase’s Upcoming Amex Card With BTC Cashback: Everything We Know So Far

Coinbase is planning to launch an Amex card whose design and rewards program are aimed squarely at bitcoiners — or those who want to become one.

Coinbase Amex card showing Bitcoin Genesis Block-inspired design

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Bitcoin’s On-Chain Strength Sets Stage for Fourth-Quarter Gains, Says Cathie Wood's ARK Invest

ARK Invest says bitcoin’s strong fundamentals, rising institutional demand and macro tailwinds could fuel gains, though timing remains key.

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‘Bitcoin Is Not an Asset Class,’ Says One of UK’s Largest Retail Investment Platforms

Hargreaves Lansdown says bitcoin lacks intrinsic value and shouldn’t be part of portfolios, even as it prepares to launch crypto ETN trading for clients early next year.

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Russia Acknowledges Crypto’s Popularity With Its Citizens as Central Bank Weighs Bank Involvement

The Finance Ministry noted growing crypto adoption, while the central bank laid out plans to let banks participate under strict capital and reserve requirements.

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UK Lifts Retail Ban on Crypto ETNs, Paving Way for Investments From Pensions, ISAs

The U.K. has ended its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, letting retail investors hold bitcoin and ether ETNs tax-free in pension and ISA accounts.

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Bitcoin’s On-Chain Profitability Has Surged With 97% of Supply Now in Profit: Glassnode

Glassnode says bitcoin’s breakout to record highs came on the back of $2.2 billion in ETF inflows and steady accumulation from smaller holders, not speculative hype.

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