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

Gemini Exchange to Expand Asia-Pacific Operations in a Bid to Capture Growth

The company will open offices in Australia and Hong Kong.

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss of the Gemini crypto exchange.

Markets

IBM, Heifer International to Assist Honduras Farmers Access Global Markets Using Blockchain

IBM's Food Trust network will help coffee and cocoa farmers and buyers verify information on their supply chains.

IBM

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Binance CEO 'CZ' Responds to Global Regulatory Pressure, Calling Compliance a 'Journey'

"We are seeing wider adoption of cryptocurrencies globally and the need for clearer regulatory frameworks in different countries," said CZ.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

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Ether Could Overtake Bitcoin as Store of Value, Goldman Sachs Says

While bullish on ether, Goldman denied cryptos' superiority to gold when it came to taking the top spot among safe-haven assets.

Goldman Sachs Tower, Jersey City, New Jersey

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CoinMarketCap, Animoca Join Huobi's Public Blockchain as Validators

HECO is Huobi's answer to Binance's Smart Chain, having launched three months after BSC went live in September 2020.

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DeFi Exchange PancakeSwap's Token Jumps 15% Amid Burn Event

Today's jump in value represents the highest single daily gain for PancakeSwap's token since June 23.

kid, fork

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UBS Says Regulatory Crackdown Could Pop 'Bubble-Like Crypto Markets': Report

Though it was looking to offer crypto to wealthier clients in May, the bank is now warning clients to avoid it altogether.

UBS

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Brazil's Bitcoin Banco Group and Leader Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement of $300M in Crypto

The operation was carried out on intelligence gathered over a three-year investigation into alleged fraud and and embezzlement scams.

Brazil

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Bitcoin.org Hit With DDoS Attack, Bitcoin Demanded as Ransom

Bitcoin.org is being hit with an "absolutely massive" distributed denial of service attack, according to the site's pseudonymous operator.

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Ransomware Group REvil Strikes Again, Demands $70M in Bitcoin From 200 US Firms

The Russian-based ransomware group is now demanding bitcoin in exchange for a decrypter for the infected machines.

Washington, D.C.