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

BNY Mellon Subsidiary Doubts Bitcoin as Payment Solution, Unlike Its Parent: Report

Despite its parent company's recent foray into the industry, the subsidiary is calling for caution on investing in assets like bitcoin.

BNY Mellon

Markets

Blockchain Caucus Co-Chair Says Crypto 'Backdoor' Is Key to Unmasking Bad Actors: Report

The congressman suggested allowing the court to use a "cryptographic backdoor" allowing it to reverse transactions on the blockchain.

U.S. Capitol Building

Markets

Australia's Financial Watchdog Says Bitcoin ETP Could Create 'Risk,' Seeks Feedback

ASIC said it is attempting to evaluate whether cryptos are appropriate underlying assets for an exchange-traded product.

Sydney, Australia

Markets

UK Court Orders Bitcoin.org to Remove White Paper Following Craig Wright Lawsuit

The judge had no option but to rule a default judgment because Cobra chose not to make an appearance, according to Wright's representation.

Craig Wright

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Korea's First Bank Joins Messaging Giant Kakao's Blockchain Governance Council

Shinhan joins a number of existing council members including LG Electronics, Binance and Worldpay, among others.

Seoul

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Indian Investments in Crypto Have Exploded: Report

Crypto investments in the country have surged to $6.6 billion from $923 million a year ago.

Mumbai, India.

Markets

Bitcoin Investors Sit on Sidelines 'Licking Their Wounds' Despite 15% Bounce Over the Weekend

Weak trading volume points to a lack of institutional and retail interest, according to one expert.

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China's Longest-Running Crypto Exchange Closes Bitcoin Business Following Crackdowns

The closure represents the final nail in the coffin for the crypto-trading side of BTCC's operations.

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Iran's Ministry of Industry Issues 30 Licenses to Crypto Mining Farms

Tehran's province, which houses the country's capital and center of political power, has received only one license.

Azadi Tower, Tehran

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Bitcoin Jumps 5% as El Salvador Braces for Crypto Law, $30 E-Wallet Airdrop

Bitcoin's jump coincides with announcements made by El Salvador's president on Thursday evening.

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