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

Strategy’s STRD credit spread has tightened over past month even as bitcoin struggles

The narrowing spread between yields on STRD and the 10-year U.S. Treasury could signal boosted demand for the preferred stock.

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (MSTR)

Tech

Most Influential: Sergey Nazarov

Chainlink’s co-founder spent 2025 turning oracles, cross-chain messaging and CRE into building blocks for tokenized funds and on-chain finance.

Sergey Nazarov

Markets

Coinbase Update, U.S. Jobs, Bank of Japan: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Dec. 15.

Coinbase

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Markets

Bitcoin Drops Below $90K Amid Fading Risk Appetite Ahead of Key Macro Events

Bitcoin dipped below $90,000 on Sunday as low liquidity, altcoin weakness and imminent U.S. and global data releases kept traders cautious.

Bitcoin Logo (Midjourney/modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Gemini Approved by CFTC to Offer U.S. Prediction Markets, Stock Surges Nearly 14%

The decision allows Gemini’s affiliate to offer supervised event-contract markets to U.S. users, adding regulated forecasting tools as the firm expands its product lineup.

Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss at White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Crypto Daybook Americas

No Direction: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Dec. 9, 2025

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