Jacob Joseph

Jacob Joseph is a research analyst at CoinDesk with nearly five years of experience in the digital asset space. He leads CoinDesk’s monthly market reports and protocol research, delivering insights across Layer-1 networks, DeFi ecosystems, and centralized exchange dynamics. Before joining CoinDesk, Jacob founded and led the Blockchain Society at the University of Sussex while completing his postgraduate studies in FinTech, Investment, and Risk Analysis.

Passionate about the real-world adoption of digital assets and other disruptive technologies, his current focus includes tokenized assets, DeFi applications, and the evolving intersection of AI and crypto.

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Research Reports

Spot Trading Volumes Drops to the Lowest Level Since September 2024

In March, spot volumes fell 15.7% to $1.27T, recording the lowest monthly figures since September 2024. Derivatives volumes declined 3.20% to $3.99T.

Exchange Review March 2026

Research Reports

Stablecoin Market Cap Hits All-Time High of $317B as Tokenized Assets Surpass $16B

The second consecutive month of gains pushed the sector to a new record, even as an $80 million exploit briefly sent one stablecoin to near zero.

Stablecoins March 2026

Research Reports

Stablecoin Market Dominance Surges As Digital Assets Trend Lower

Stablecoin market dominance surged to 13.3% in February, driven by the decline in price action of digital assets.

Stablecoins and Tokenized Assets Report - February 2026

Research Reports

Trading Activity On CEXs Record First Increase in Three Months

Total trading volume rose to $5.95T as market volatility picked up at the start of 2026. Spot and derivatives volumes both recorded their first monthly increase in three months.

Exchange Review January 2026

Research Reports

Digital Assets ETP Landscape: Past, Present and Future

Digital asset ETPs have entered a new phase of institutional adoption, surpassing $250B at their peak as regulatory clarity accelerates product expansion and index-based innovation.

CoinDesk

Markets

Crypto Markets Today: BTC Holds at $114.5K, HBAR Soars on ETF News

Crypto markets paused after Monday’s surge, with bitcoin steady near $114,500 and ether slipping slightly. Hedera’s HBAR led altcoin gains.

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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Surges Past $115K as Markets Eye Fed Rate Cut

Crypto markets rallied Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision, with bitcoin and ether leading gains.

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