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.

Latest from Parikshit Mishra

Finance

Bitcoin Buy and Sell App Relai Raises $12M for Europe Expansion

The Series A round was led by Ego Death Capital, with participation from Plan B Bitcoin Fund, Timechain, and Solit Group.

Dec 10, 2024

Tech

What Does Google's Quantum Computing Chip Mean for Bitcoin?

What does the uber-powerful Quantum supercomputer Willow mean for bitcoin and crypto security.

Dec 10, 2024

The sign at Google's Sydney office. (Mitchell Luo/Unsplash)

Markets

Derive Protocol Crosses $100M in Value Locked as Bitcoin Whales Make Waves in Options Trading

Record activity in Derive's onchain options market is consistent with the broad-based demand for derivatives tied to all things crypto

Dec 10, 2024

Stablecoin inflows have stalled ahead of the CPI report.(sergeitokmakov/Pixabay)

Markets

XRP, Dogecoin Dive 12% as Altcoin Carnage Leads to Highest Bullish Liquidation in Nearly 3 Years

Market analysts and traders warned of short-term selling pressure amid an overheated market after a November rally

Dec 10, 2024

Bitcoin moved lower after Trump tariff threat (Shutterstock)

Markets

Cardano, XRP Lead Losses Among Majors as Market Slide Liquidates $300M Bullish Bets

The CoinDesk 20 (CD20), a liquid index tracking the largest tokens by market cap, fell 3.6%. Weakness in majors saw midcaps fall as much as 10%, per Coingecko data.

Dec 9, 2024