Parikshit Mishra

Regional Head of Asia

Parikshit Mishra is CoinDesk's Regional Head of Asia, managing the editorial team in the region. Before joining CoinDesk, he was the EMEA Editor at Acuris (Mergermarket), where he dealt with copies related to private equity and the startup ecosystem. He has also worked as an Senior Analyst for CRISIL, covering the European markets and global economies. His most notable tenure was with Reuters, where he worked as a correspondent and an editor for various teams. He does not have any crypto holdings.

Latest from Parikshit Mishra

Policy

Hong Kong's Markets Regulator Issues Warning Against Crypto Exchange BitForex

On Feb. 23., BitForex went offline after $57 million was reportedly withdrawn from the exchange's hot wallets.

Mar 4, 2024

Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon

Markets

Bitcoin NFT NodeMonkes Sells for $1M as BTC Inches Toward $69K

Bitcoin-based collections traded more volume than Ethereum collections in the past 24 hours, which shows network adoption as bitcoin prices inch closer to highs.

Mar 4, 2024

Markets

Bitcoin Claims All-Time High in Euros, Takes Aim at U.S. Dollar Record

The largest cryptocurrency is now just 5% away from its 2021 high in U.S. dollar terms, having already reached records in other currencies.

Mar 4, 2024

ECB chief Christine Lagarde (Center for Global Development/Flickr)

Markets

Pepecoin Becomes Biggest Meme Coin Gainer as DOGE, SHIB Rally Eases

Meme tokens are seen as a way to bet on the growth of a blockchain, as they are considered more retail-friendly and easier to understand for new investors.

Mar 4, 2024

Markets

Shiba Inu Rings Greed Alarm as Bitcoin Eyes Record High

Open interest in SHIB futures has crossed above $100 million, hinting at speculative froth.

Mar 4, 2024

Policy

U.S. Judge Enters Default Ruling Against Ex-Coinbase Insider, Says Secondary Market Sales Are Securities Transactions

In May 2023, the SEC settled charges with Ishan Wahi and Nikhil Wahi in what it has called the "first-ever insider trading case involving cryptocurrency markets."

Mar 4, 2024