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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Markets

Getting ETH Exposure in 2025: Ether Near Record Highs, Tom Lee Sees $15K by Year End

With ETH near record highs and Tom Lee eyeing $15,000 by the end of this year, investors weigh exposure through direct tokens, spot ETFs or corporate treasuries.

Gold ether coins in a small pile, symbolizing ETH investment

Finance

Eric Trump Makes Bitcoin Price Predictions as He Reportedly Gets Ready to Visit Metaplanet

Eric Trump says he’s a “bitcoin maxi” and sees BTC hitting $175K this year, as reports point to new ventures in Japan and Hong Kong.

Eric Trump walking in Times Square, New York City on Aug. 13, 2025

Markets

AAVE Leads Top 40 Cryptocurrencies With 19% Surge in One Day — Here’s What Could Be Driving It

The AAVE price jumped 19% to $355.29 as following Aave going live on Aptos, Jerome Powell's dovish comments on Friday and a rumor about Aave's alleged exposure to the WLFI token.

AAVE rose from about $298 to $355 in 24 hours, with a breakout near $340.

Markets

Bitcoin Market Structure 'Still Looks Extremely Bullish,’ Says FalconX Head of Research

FalconX’s David Lawant says buyers quickly overwhelm sellers after small dips, showing strong demand even with bitcoin below last week’s peak.

CoinDesk Data chart showing bitcoin 24-hour trading range near $114,000

Markets

Crypto Bleeds Ahead of Powell's Speech — Eight Reasons the Fed May Choose Not to Cut Rates in September

Crypto and related stocks are sliding as traders brace for the July FOMC meeting minutes and Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, fearing a hawkish Fed stance.

Eggs with hand-drawn anxious faces symbolizing market fears

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Policy

Ripple’s Global Co-Head of Policy on Four Best Practices for Digital Asset Custody

Ripple distills a Singapore workshop into four custody best practices: compliance by design, tailored models, operational resilience and governance.

Large open bank vault door symbolizing secure bitcoin storage