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

Crypto Market Bloodbath: Three Reasons Traders Are in Risk-Off Mode

A dismal U.S. jobs report, rising geopolitical risks and recession worries triggered a broad crypto sell-off led by BTC and ETH.

Bitcoin drops to $113,648 on August 2, 2025, as traders go risk-off

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ETH Going to $16K in This Cycle? Analyst Explains Why This Could happen

Crypto analyst Edward says ether could surge to $15K–$16K this cycle, citing bullish technical patterns, ETF inflows and rising institutional demand.

Ether price chart shows 1% rise to $3,800


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Finance

Ether Machine Starts 334K ETH Buying Spree With $57M Purchase

The Ether Machine started deploying its ETH treasury strategy, with over $400 million in reserves remaining for future purchases.

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Policy

Bolivia Looks to El Salvador for Help Building Its Crypto Regulatory Framework

Bolivia’s central bank has signed a cooperation agreement with El Salvador’s crypto regulator to help build a local digital asset ecosystem.

Bolivian Flag (Unsplash)

Markets

ETH Treasury Race Heats Up: BitMine Still Ahead Despite SharpLink's Latest Ether Purchase

SharpLink has now bought more than 438,000 ETH, but BitMine’s total holdings exceed 625,000 ETH — highlighting the fierce competition between the two largest ETH treasury players.

ETH trades above $3,800 in 24H chart ahead of Fed decision

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Nasdaq-Listed Upexi Secures $500M Equity Line to Expand Solana Treasury Holdings

Upexi adds $500 million in flexible capital through a new equity line agreement, giving it more firepower to scale its SOL holdings and staking strategy.

SOL price chart showing 24H decline to $187.35