Omkar Godbole

Omkar Godbole is a Co-Managing Editor on CoinDesk's Markets team based in Mumbai, holds a masters degree in Finance and a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) member. Omkar previously worked at FXStreet, writing research on currency markets and as fundamental analyst at currency and commodities desk at Mumbai-based brokerage houses. Omkar holds small amounts of bitcoin, ether, BitTorrent, tron and dot.

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Kyber Network Activity Surges as DEX Plans Switch to Staking Model in Q2

A planned upgrade that would allow token holders to earn staking income is bringing out users in droves to Kyber Network, a decentralized exchange.

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First Mover: Two Weeks From Halving, Bitcoin Rally Brings $10K Into View

With the Bitcoin blockchain's once-every-four-years rewards halving now just two weeks away, some analysts are starting to fix their sights on the next upside target: $10,000.

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Bitcoin Rally Pauses Near $7.8K After Longest Winning Run in 8 Months

Bitcoin's bulls are taking a breather in the approach to $7,800, having engineered the longest daily winning run in eight months.

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Bitcoin Hits Highest Level Since Black Thursday Amid Halving Buzz

Bitcoin's upward momentum is gathering pace just two weeks ahead of halving, with prices hitting the highest level since last month's crash.

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First Mover: Ether Trounces Bitcoin as Network Sees Surge in Stablecoins

Ether is up more than 50 percent this year, outpacing bitcoin. Is this year's surge in stablecoin issuance playing a role?

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Why Global Deflation May Not Be Bad News for Bitcoin

Contrary to expectations, bitcoin could see a positive performance during a possible bout of global deflation.

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First Mover: Bitcoin Jumps as Fed Assets Top $6.5T and Traders Focus on Halving

Bitcoin has already recovered from its "Black Thursday" crash and is beating the S&P 500 year to date. Now all eyes turn to the halving.

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Bitcoin Approaches $7K as US Passes New $480B Stimulus Package

Bitcoin has risen back close to $7,000 as the U.S. Senate's approval of new coronavirus stimulus package buoys stocks.

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First Mover: What the Oil Price Collapse Means for Bitcoin's Halving Valuation

What does the crash in black gold mean for digital gold in the important weeks ahead?

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First Mover: 10 Takeaways for Bitcoin From Negative Oil Prices

Oil futures crashed into negative territory, making bitcoin look like a beacon of stability. But what does the news really mean for the top cryptocurrency?

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