Sebastian Sinclair

Reporter

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.

Latest from Sebastian Sinclair

Policy

Ex-Microsoft Dev Gets 9 Years in Prison Over $10M Theft Involving Bitcoin Mixing

The former Microsoft software engineer was sentenced Monday for an elaborate criminal scheme involving bitcoin and digital gift cards.

Nov 10, 2020

Markets

First Mover: What's Next for Bitcoin as Wall Street Gets Vaccine Booster

Crypto markets could turn on a shift in economic policies as U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden's transition team starts to meet.

Nov 9, 2020

Bitcoin was higher Monday as stocks got a shot of optimism from news of progress on a coronavirus vaccine.

Policy

Norway Central Bank Official Says 'No Acute Need' to Introduce a Digital Currency

The deputy governor of the Norges Bank said there's no urgent need for the nation to launch a digital krone.

Nov 9, 2020

Ida Wolden Bache, Norges Bank deputy governor

Markets

New Jersey Moves Closer to Crypto License With Introduction of Senate Bill

New Jersey has inched closer to implementing its own "BitLicense."

Nov 9, 2020

Markets

First Mover: Resistance Is Futile as Bitcoin Breaches $15K, Crypto Gets Greedy

As bitcoin surges, bullish analysts (and greedy traders) see few stopping points before prices challenge the all-time high near $20K.

Nov 6, 2020

As bitcoin rallies, analysts say $15,000 might just be another milestone on the way to higher prices.

Markets

South Korean Crypto Firms Must Disclose Users' Identities Under Planned Law Change

South Korea's top financial watchdog wants legal changes making it mandatory for cryptocurrency firms to report the names of customers.

Nov 6, 2020

Finance

Sygnum Bank Now Stores Digital Assets With Taurus Group

Taurus Group has taken on licensed Swiss bank Sygnum as the latest client for its digital asset custody services.

Nov 6, 2020

Finance

Election Bets Drive Fee Spike at Predictions Platform Polymarket

Amid the election excitement, decentralized predictions site Polymarket has become the fourth-highest blockchain project by fees generated.

Nov 5, 2020

Finance

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Is on a Hiring Spree in Japan

Coinbase is hiring in Japan, with various roles up for grabs in Tokyo.

Nov 5, 2020

Markets

Cryptocurrency CEO Donated Second-Largest Amount to Joe Biden's Campaign

Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of cryptocurrency derivatives platform FTX, made the second-largest donation to Joe Biden's presidential campaign.

Nov 5, 2020