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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Altcoins outpace bitcoin as precious metals' historic rally keeps macro focus sharp

Altcoins posted broader gains in quiet Sunday trading as bitcoin held a tight range near $88K and analysts weighed crypto against the surge in precious metals.

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Coinbase says three areas will dominate the crypto market in 2026

Coinbase Institutional says shifting market structure, not hype cycles, will shape crypto trading and adoption in 2026 as activity concentrates in a few key areas.

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Bitcoin finds its legs: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Dec. 22, 2025

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Uniswap vote, U.S. GDP: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Dec. 22.

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Galaxy Digital’s head of research explains why bitcoin’s outlook is so uncertain in 2026

Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn says options markets, falling volatility and macro risks make next year hard to forecast even as the firm keeps a bullish long-term view.

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Tom Lee responds to controversy surrounding Fundstrat’s differing bitcoin outlooks

A debate on X over seemingly conflicting bitcoin forecasts from Fundstrat analysts drew a response from Tom Lee, highlighting differing mandates and time horizons.

Fundstrat Global Advisors Head of Research Tom Lee (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok / Getty Images for BitMine)

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Uniswap’s UNI Jumps 19% as governance vote to activate protocol fees opens

UNI jumped after voting began on a proposal to activate Uniswap protocol fees, while broader crypto markets traded quietly.

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CF Benchmarks views bitcoin as portfolio staple, projects $1.4 million price target by 2035

The index provider applies capital market models to bitcoin, arguing institutional adoption supports long-term valuations and structured portfolio allocation.

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