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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Ethereum Touted as ‘Foundational Layer for Global Finance’ by Firm With $500M ETH Bet

ETH stabilizes above $2,500 as SharpLink Gaming reiterates its treasury strategy and says Ethereum is becoming finance’s foundational layer.

Ether price chart with recovery from $2,475 to $2,530

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Bitcoin Cash Rally Accelerates on Whale Activity and Bullish Technical Signals

BCH sees heightened whale activity and rising open interest as traders weigh speculation against weak on-chain usage and recent suspicious transactions.

BCH trades near $482 after July 1 rally to $526

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FLOKI Advances Blockchain Gaming Ambitions With Valhalla Mainnet Launch and Esports Partnership

FLOKI is doubling down on utility with a Valhalla MMORPG mainnet launch and new Method partnership aimed at attracting Web3 and traditional gamers.

FLOKI gains 4.7% then consolidates below $0.000075

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WIF Holds Key Support as Whales Accumulate Over 39M Tokens

Despite mild losses today, WIF remains resilient at support with high-volume whale accumulation suggesting bullish intent.

WIF price at $0.8319 after volatile 24-hour session

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Solana and Fireblocks Selected by Japan’s Minna Bank for Stablecoin Use Case Study

A Japanese digital-native bank is exploring stablecoins for real-world payments and finance, signaling rising institutional interest in Solana’s infrastructure.

SOL price drops to $150.81 on July 4, 2025, after testing $149 support

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ETH Holds Firm as Strong U.S. Jobs Data Lifts S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to Record Highs

Ether stays above $2,580 after better-than-expected jobs data fuels record highs in equities and tempers Fed pivot expectations.

ETH climbs above $2,580 with strong support seen intraday

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Solana Treasury Firm Expands SOL Holdings and Staking Strategy With $2.7M Purchase

DeFi Dev Corp expands its SOL holdings to over 640K tokens and increases staking activity, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Solana ecosystem.

SOL fell to $150.75 after facing resistance at $156


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Spot Ethereum ETFs Could See Explosive Growth in H2 2025, Says Bitwise CIO

Ether climbs to $2,601 as institutional narratives strengthen following bullish ETF commentary and Robinhood’s L2 blockchain development on Arbitrum.

Ether price chart shows 8% rise to $2,601

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BONK Surges 10% as Tuttle Capital Sets July 16 as Earliest Launch Date for Its 2X Leveraged ETF

BONK rallied to $0.00001494 as Tuttle Capital filed a post-effective amendment stating its 2x leveraged ETF could go live as early as July 16 if approved.

BONK 24H chart showing rally and sharp reversal