Sebastian Sinclair

Sebastian Sinclair is the market and news reporter for CoinDesk operating in the South East Asia timezone. He has experience trading in the cryptocurrency markets, providing technical analysis and covering news developments affecting the movements on bitcoin and the industry as a whole. He currently holds no cryptocurrencies.

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Markets

Solana's Luna Yield Goes Dark With Some Fearing a 'Rug Pull' Involving $6.7M

SolPad had listed Luna Yield just two days prior to the incident.

rug, bazaar

Markets

Bitcoin Little Changed Above $44K Despite Hack of Japan's Liquid Exchange

"We still have support at $44,000 and $42,000, which is the line in the sand for short-term momentum," one investment officer said.

tire, flat

Markets

Japan's Liquid Global Exchange Hacked; $90M in Crypto Siphoned Off

While the total amount stolen is yet to be determined, the value taken could be upward of $90 million.

dripping tap faucet

Markets

Nvidia Q2 Revenue Rises 68%, but Crypto-Related Earnings Fall Short of Expectations

The company generated $266 million in revenue from its crypto mining cards, more than $130 million below its forecast earlier this year.

Nvidia

Markets

Coinbase Names Mitsubishi UFJ as Banking Partner in Japan

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group will provide Coinbase's Japanese customers access to the exchange via its MUFG Quick Deposit product.

Coinbase signs in New York.

Markets

Jamaica's Central Bank Says It Would Need Court Order to Track CBDC Transactions

The bank said it would only capture general transaction data for its economic analysis and assessments.

Kingston, Jamaica.

Markets

Bitcoin Price Rebounds After Testing Lower Support Near $44K as Ether Booms

Bitcoin continues to cool on multiple attempts at $50,000, though that may be less of a concern given demand from bigger players.

Rebound tennis ball. (Unsplash)

Markets

Galaxy Digital Reports Q2 Loss of $176M on Drop in Crypto Prices

The company's core operating services helped offset the fall in prices.

Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz

Markets

Philippines' UnionBank Taps Hex Trust to Test Digital Assets Custody Service

The bank said it is looking to tap into the digital asset market as institutional and customer interest grows.

UnionBank-of-the-Philippines

Markets

Operator of South Korea's Largest Exchange Rolls Out 'Travel Rule' Solution in Singapore

The blockchain research arm of Upbit's operator has launched its VerifyVASP in Singapore, a solution for combating crypto money laundering.

Singapore