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

FTX Wants to Sell $744M Worth of Grayscale, Bitwise Assets

Apart from using an investment adviser, the debtors have proposed setting up a pricing committee in which all stakeholders are represented.

Nov 6, 2023

Markets

The Simpsons Take a Dig at NFTs, Crypto in 'Treehouse of Horror' Episode

"Remember how we were always saying we wish Bart was less fungible," Homer asks Marge after he puts his son on-chain.

Nov 6, 2023

Policy

Hong Kong Now Considering Spot Crypto ETFs for Retail Investors: Bloomberg

The move comes a month after authorities in the City updated financial regulations to allow for retail investors to buy spot crypto ETFs.

Nov 6, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Recedes to $34.2K Ahead of U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Data

The jobless rate is forecast to hold steady at 3.8%, while the year-on-year growth in average hourly earnings likely slowed to 4% from 4.2%.

Nov 3, 2023

Markets

Solana's Rally Marshalled by Buyers From Coinbase, Data Shows

SOL has gained over 50% in two weeks with buyers from Coinbase playing a major role in powering the cryptocurrency higher.

Nov 3, 2023

Policy

Hong Kong Will Allow Some Tokenized Securities-Related Activities

The move appears to be another step in Hong Kong's recently accelerated ambitions to become a virtual asset hub.

Nov 2, 2023

Markets

First Mover Americas: SEC Subpoenas PayPal About USD Stablecoin

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 2, 2023.

Nov 2, 2023

Markets

'Santa Rally' Could Propel Bitcoin to $56K by Year-End, Matrixport Says

Bitcoin could rise to $56,000 by Dec. 31, in line with its record of maintaining bullish momentum in final months of the year.

Nov 2, 2023

Policy

Genesis’ New Liquidation Plan Is a Material Swerve, U.S. Government Says

The bankrupt crypto lender appears to be no longer seeking to reorganize, after a lawsuit from the New York Attorney General dimmed hopes of a deal with parent company DCG.

Nov 2, 2023

Genesis has unloaded its entire stake in GBTC (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Put Options, Which Offer Downside Protection, Look Unusually Cheap. Will the Situation Last?

Historically, puts have seldom traded at cheaper valuations for a prolonged period.

Nov 2, 2023