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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Valour Debuts Bitcoin Staking ETP on London Stock Exchange in Move Outside Mainland Europe

Valour, a DeFi Technologies subsidiary, introduced a bitcoin staking ETP to the LSE. It is restricted to professional investors and offers a 1.4% annual yield.

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Ex-Kraken CLO Says Solana Delivers on Promises Ethereum 'Made Almost a Decade Ago’

Marco Santori outlines a UAE Solana treasury with bare-metal validators; Rekt Capital flags a $238 retest as support and KALEO says $1,000+ sol is plausible.

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Arca CIO on Why Crypto’s 2025 Rally Isn’t a True Bull Market and Why Some Tokens Have Outperformed

Arca’s Jeff Dorman says most digital assets are still deep in the red this year, making 2025 look more like a selective rally than a true bull market.

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First U.S. XRP ETF Launches Sept. 18, CME to List Options on XRP Futures Oct. 13

XRP is set for new products, with REX-Osprey launching the first U.S. ETF offering spot exposure Sept. 18 and CME Group adding options on XRP futures Oct. 13.

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Analyst Predicts ‘Uptober’ Rally for Bitcoin Regardless of Fed’s FOMC Decision

Two prominent crypto analysts point to bitcoin’s lag versus gold and the S&P 500 as well as the "Uptober" trend as reasons to be bullish on BTC.

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Solana Stronger Bet Than ETH as SOL Holds Key Support, Says Analyst

Altcoin Sherpa highlights SOL's relative strength against ETH, while CoinDesk Research points to key support around $233 and a trading ceiling near $238.

SOL price at $232.11 on Sept. 16 with 24H trading swings

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ETH Going to $5,500 by Mid-October, Says Fundstrat’s Global Head of Technical Strategy

Mark Newton sees ether dips toward $4,375 as buying opportunities before a rally, while recent trading shows heavy selling, sharp rebounds, and a key support test.

ETH price chart at $4,506 on Sept. 16, 2025