Parikshit Mishra

Regional Head of Asia

Parikshit Mishra is CoinDesk's Regional Head of Asia, managing the editorial team in the region. Before joining CoinDesk, he was the EMEA Editor at Acuris (Mergermarket), where he dealt with copies related to private equity and the startup ecosystem. He has also worked as an Senior Analyst for CRISIL, covering the European markets and global economies. His most notable tenure was with Reuters, where he worked as a correspondent and an editor for various teams. He does not have any crypto holdings.

Parikshit Mishra

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EOS Network's Token Receives Trading Approval in Japan, EOS Surges Nearly 10%

Under the Payment Services Act, the JVCEA and FSA, two financial bodies, closely monitor and regulate crypto-asset providers, requiring a thorough pre-screening process for new tokens.

Aug 30, 2023

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Crypto Exchanges Saw Inflows of 30K Bitcoin Prior to Grayscale's SEC Victory

The exchange supply of bitcoin increased significantly just prior to Grayscale's win over the SEC, according to analytics firm Santiment.

Aug 30, 2023

A rally track. (Pedro Henrique Santos/Unsplash)

Bitcoin's Most Loyal Holders Continue Accumulation Despite Price Lull

Long-term holders continue to accumulate bitcoin, with 40% unmoved in more than three years, or an all-time high for that metric.

Aug 29, 2023

Bitcoin whales - a term for large holders of the tokens - are staying put on their long-term holdings. (Todd Cravens/Unsplash)

FTX Customers Hit by 'Withdrawal' Phishing Mails After SIM Swap Attack

Woes for users of Sam Bankman-Fried's former company show no signs of stopping.

Aug 29, 2023

FTX EU will allow customers to withdraw funds that have been locked on the platform. (CraigRJD/Getty Images)

DCG Reaches Crucial In-Principle Deal With Genesis Creditors, Recoveries Could Be Up to 90%

The plan could result in recoveries of 70% to 90% in USD equivalent for unsecured creditors and 65% to 90% recovery on an in-kind basis.

Aug 29, 2023

Barry Silbert. CEO & Founder Digital Currency Group (DCG)

All of Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Expert Witnesses Should Be Barred From Testifying: DOJ

The defense team moved to bar one of the prosecution's proposed witnesses as well.

Aug 29, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried (Liz Napolitano/CoinDesk)

Binance to Offer 'T+3' Daily BNB/USDT Options

The new T+3 BNB/USDT options will have a trading lifetime of three days.

Aug 29, 2023

(Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Bitcoin Slumps Under $26K as Bearish Outlook Engulfs Crypto Market

Price-charts suggest more declines ahead even as large investors are adding on their bitcoin holdings, one trader said.

Aug 28, 2023

Bear (mana5280/Unsplash)

Ethereum's Daily Transaction Fees Drops to 8-Month Low of $2.8M

Ethereum's daily total fees fell to 1,719 ETH ($2.8 million) on Sunday, the lowest single-day total since Dec. 26.

Aug 28, 2023

Ethereum: Daily fees paid in ETH (CryptoQuant)

Indian Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Firm Will Explore Blockchain Platforms and CBDCs

India has already made significant progress towards a wholesale and retail CBDC even though a full-scale launch is awaited.

Aug 28, 2023

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani (YouTube)