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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First Mover: EOS Has Still to Prove Itself After Spiraling Down This Past Year

Nearly two years after EOS first launched, the so-called "ethereum killer" has been able to surmount some of the problems that have previously hamstrung it. But is that enough?

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Slipping Chinese Yuan May Boost Bitcoin Price, Past Data Suggests

With historical data suggesting an intermittent correlation, bitcoin traders may do well to keep an eye on the ongoing slide in the yuan, analysts say.

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India's Central Bank Removes Lingering Confusion Over Banking for Crypto Firms

India's commercial banks can indeed provide banking services to traders and firms dealing in cryptocurrencies, the RBI has clarified.

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First Mover: Bitcoin Could Get a Boost From Central Bank Digital Currencies

CBDCs might seem to be anathema to the mission statement of bitcoin, but they may prove to be a valuable on-ramp for new investors.

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Bitcoin Bounce Stalls at $9K Amid 2% Rise in S&P 500 Futures

Bitcoin briefly crossed back above $9,000 earlier on Tuesday amid signs of an improved risk appetite in the traditional markets.

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Zcash's First Halving May Solve Its Inflation Problem

Zcash is due for its first mining reward halving later this year. The event could solve a major problem for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.

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As Bitcoin Falls to 2-Week Lows, Small Investors Look to Be Buying

While bitcoin is losing altitude, small investors look to be gaining exposure to the top cryptocurrency, data suggests.

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First Mover: Bitcoin Rattled by Transfer of Satoshi Coins That Might Not Be Satoshi's

Rumor spread bitcoin's mysterious founder, Satoshi Nakamoto, was moving early-mined bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Drops Over 3% Despite Golden Cross and Bank Calls for More US Stimulus

Bitcoin is struggling to gather upside traction despite positive developments on the macro and technical fronts.

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First Mover: Bitcoin Just Got Easier to Mine, but for How Long?

Bitcoin's mining "difficulty" just fell 6%, giving small-scale miners a reprieve. But this is only a small dip before an even steeper ascent.

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