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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Bonds Outshine: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 26, 2025

The sun shines through an aperture made by someone's unclenched fist.

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Still Jittery: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 25, 2025

Markets chart (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Grayscale Dogecoin, XRP Trusts Go Live, Cleanspark Earnings: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Nov. 24.

Racks of mining machines.

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Bitcoin Rebounds From 'Extreme Oversold' Levels; XRP Jumps 7%, ZEC Surges 14%

Bitcoin and major altcoins bounced Sunday after an oversold RSI reading and more than $200M in liquidations signaled seller exhaustion amid thin weekend liquidity.

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VanEck CEO Concerned About Bitcoin's Encryption and Privacy, Says Firm Could Walk Away

Jan van Eck questioned whether Bitcoin offers enough encryption and privacy, saying some longtime holders are examining Zcash as the market reassesses long-term assumptions.

Jan van Eck, president and CEO of asset manager VanEck, speaks at Consensus Invest 2018 (CoinDesk)

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The Canary in the Coalmine: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 21, 2025

A caged canary in a dark environment

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Bitcoin Sell-Off Led by Mid-Cycle Wallets While Long-Term Whales Hold Firm: VanEck

VanEck says bitcoin’s downturn is being driven by mid-cycle wallets while the oldest holders keep accumulating, with futures data showing washed-out market conditions.

Bitcoin Logo (Midjourney/modified by CoinDesk)

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Seller Fatigue?: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 20, 2025

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Hanging in There: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 19, 2025

Hands on a laptop keyboard with a screen showing charts and prices (Unsplash, Kanchanara)

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Still Hope for Bulls: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 17, 2025

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