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

Coinbase Opens Amex Card With Up to 4% Back in BTC for U.S. Coinbase One Members

Max Branzburg said the new card is now open to U.S. users who are members of Coinbase One, offering up to 4% back in bitcoin on every purchase.

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Markets

Why Some Bitcoin Whales Are Converting Their BTC Into Spot ETF Shares: Bloomberg

Large holders are reportedly swapping BTC into spot ETF shares without selling, making it easier to borrow against or include in estate plans.

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Markets

Bitcoin Falls Below $108K Amid $320M Liquidations as Excess Leverage Gets Flushed Out

More than $320 million in liquidations hit as bitcoin slipped under $108,000 and total crypto market value fell 3.2%

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Tech

Quantum Computing Is 'Biggest Risk to Bitcoin,' Says Coin Metrics Co-Founder

Nic Carter says quantum computing is bitcoin’s biggest risk, explaining how spending exposes public keys and urging developers to plan post-quantum defenses.

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Finance

Ripple-Backed Firm Plans SPAC, Raising $1B to 'Create the Largest Public XRP Treasury'

A new Ripple-backed public vehicle is planned to buy XRP on the open market and pursue yield strategies.

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Markets

Crypto Traders Eye Major Events to Relieve Market Woes: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Oct. 20.

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Tech

XRP Investor Says $3M in XRP Was Stolen; Cold Wallet Maker Says Seed Import Made Wallet Hot

Long-time XRP investor Brandon LaRoque says he discovered the loss on Oct. 15 in cold wallet maker Ellipal’s mobile app, but the theft occurred on Oct. 12.

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