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

Rare Hashmasks Digital Artwork Sells for $650K in Ether

"The piece itself is chaotic, yet ordered. It invokes a concept of biblical dualism with the demon and halo," said the buyer.

Digital Hashmask collectible artwork that sold for 420 ETH.

Markets

US Library of Congress Says Most Countries Lack Clear Tax Guidance on Crypto Staking

Out of 31 nations, only five have tax guidance addressing cryptocurrency rewards via staking, a study found.

U.S. Library of Congress

Markets

Bitcoin an 'Emerging Competitor' to Gold, Says CME's Chief Economist

Blu Putnam said gold's ongoing production, likely to increase this year, contrasts with bitcoin's fixed supply.

gold, bitcoin

Markets

ErisX Exchange Asks CFTC to Approve Sports Bet Futures as 'Risk Hedging' Tools

If approved, three proposed futures contracts would be tied to the outcome of National Football League games.

Miami Dolphins football

Markets

US Navy Couple Charged With Selling 9,000 Stolen Identities for Bitcoin

Prosecutors allege the couple intended for the stolen personal information to be used in crime.

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Markets

Bitwise Files for Verification to Publicly Trade Its Bitcoin Fund

The fund aims to compete with Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust and others by offering a 50 basis point lower expense ratio.

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan

Policy

Malaysia Pair Face Caning for Alleged $37K Bitcoin Fraud

If convicted, the two men face a maximum of 10 years in prison, caning and fines.

Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur

Policy

Robinhood CEO May Testify Before US House Committee Over GameStop Allegations

Vlad Tenev will likely appear before a U.S. virtual hearing as lawmakers investigate the firm's recent trading restrictions, a Politico report says.

U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Finance

Fine Wines Become First Tokenized Securities Under New Swiss Blockchain Law

In effect from today, Switzerland's new blockchain law allows Sygnum to freely issue tokenized assets, starting with investable wines.

wine bottles

Markets

US Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges Involving $13M in Bitcoin

During a 28-month period, Hugo Mejia illegally exchanged millions of dollars in bitcoin while attempting to hide his activity.

U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.