Will Canny

Will Canny is an experienced market reporter with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. He's now covering the crypto beat as a finance reporter at CoinDesk. He owns more than $1,000 of SOL.

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Bitcoin’s drawdown hasn’t shaken institutional investors yet, says CoinShares

Professional investors trimmed exposure but largely held firm during BTC’s recent slump, while long-term allocators quietly added positions, the crypto asset manager said.

(Photo by Kanchanara on Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Trump-backed American Bitcoin board members scoop up stock following earnings

Board members Justin Mateen and Richard Busch bought roughly 1.6 million shares after the trading window reopened following the bitcoin miner’s latest earnings report.

Eric Trump, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, American Bitcoin speaks at Consensus 2025. (CoinDesk)

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CEO of crypto investment firm Keyrock says bitcoin is undervalued, entering ‘transition year’

Kevin de Patoul argues that 2026 won't be a washout for digital assets, but instead a structural reset as traditional finance quietly moves onchain.

Keyrock CEO and co-founder Kevin de Patoul (Keyrock, modified by CoinDesk)

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Circle shares boosted by Middle East tensions, rising oil, fading rate cut hopes, says Mizuho

The stock has risen about 20% since the U.S. strikes on Iran over the weekend.

(Sandali Handagama/ CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin could slide further on liquidity squeeze, but long-term bull case intact: Sygnum CIO

Fabian Dori says a short-term liquidity squeeze is driving crypto’s slump, with further downside possible, though improving macro data and fundamentals could speed a recovery.

(Photo by Kanchanara on Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Iranian crypto outflows jump 700% minutes after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, Elliptic says

The blockchain analytics firm said flows from Iran’s largest exchange spiked immediately after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran, pointing to possible capital flight.

The Iranian flag flutters above a cityscape. (Shutterstock)

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Bitcoin is stuck in a rut but JPMorgan says new legislation could be the ultimate spark

JPMorgan said the long-awaited Clarity Act would bring regulatory clarity, boost institutional participation and accelerate tokenization across U.S. crypto markets.

The U.S. Capitol.

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AI rout hits software stocks, but Grayscale says blockchains stand to benefit

As AI rattles tech stocks, Grayscale's head of research said blockchains will power intelligent agents’ transactions and help offset emerging risks.

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Circle's post-earnings surge nears 50% as short squeeze, not strong financials, fuels rally

The violent move had more to do with hedge funds' overcrowded bearish positioning getting wiped out than the company’s financial performance, one analyst pointed out.

Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Circle Speaks at Hong Kong Fintech Week in 2024 (HK Fintech Week)

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Blockfills co-founder and CEO Nicholas Hammer has stepped down

The crypto lender suspended client deposits and withdrawals earlier this month due to recent market and financial conditions.

A man runs past a wall-painted exit pictogram toward a door.