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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ICP Jumps 4% as Launch of AI-Powered Self-Writing Web3 Apps Platform ‘Caffeine’ Nears

Caffeine, which calls itself “the first complete tech stack designed for AI,” launches July 15 in San Francisco.

ICP rose 3.93% to $5.4762 over the past 24 hours

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Bitcoin Breaks $119K, While XLM and HBAR Lead Altcoin Rally

Although bitcoin's move on Sunday delighted bitcoiners, holders of two top 20 altcoins had even more reason to celebrate.

Bitcoin rose 1.38% to $118,882 in the past 24 hours

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Stellar Performance From XLM as It Posts Top 24H Percentage Gain Among Top 20 Cryptos

On Saturday, Stellar's XLM surged 6% to $0.3880, making it the top performer by percent change among the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap.

XLM price rose 5.98% to $0.3880 over the past 24 hours

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‘We Expect Bitcoin to Top $200K by the End of Year’, Says Bitwise CIO

With the bitcoin price reaching a new all-time high earlier this week, crypto industry leaders and analysts are starting to expect a lot more from BTC in 2025.

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SOL: Nasdaq-Listed Firm Secures $200M in Financing, with Over $150M Tied to Solana Treasury Strategy

Solana advances from $156.45 to $166.65 amid heightened trading activity and corporate accumulation strategies signalling sustained upward trajectory.

Solana rises to $166.28, gaining 6.23% in 24 hours

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ETH Surges Past $3K as Glassnode Flags Rare Flip in Futures Volume Over Bitcoin

Ethereum showcased explosive bullish momentum with institutional demand accelerating through spot ETFs while shattering critical resistance levels.

Ether price hits $3,012.44, gaining 8.22% in 24 hours


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FLOKI Lists on Webull Pay, Unlocking Access to 24M Users Amid Volatile Trading

FLOKI is now available on Webull Pay, a popular U.S. crypto trading platform, widening exposure to millions of retail traders despite volatile price action.

FLOKI price chart shows volatile 6% range ending at $0.00008946

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Bitcoin Cash Holds Above $500 After Volume-Driven Morning Rally

BCH rose sharply to $514.24 in early trading before consolidating between $505 and $510, showing signs of institutional interest.

BCH trades above $500 after early morning price surge