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

Markets

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Outshines Nvidia With 220% Gain This Year

"GBTC is the gift that keeps giving," one observer said.

Oct 26, 2023

GBTC's daily price chart (TradingViw/CoinDesk)

Markets

Millions in Ether, Chainlink Linked to FTX and Alameda Moved

These funds seemed to be sent to wallets of crypto exchange Binance, where they presumably could be sold.

Oct 25, 2023

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retreats Slightly; FTX Receives Bids for Restart

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Hovers Over $34K as BlackRock IBTC Ticker Euphoria Fades Out

Growth among most crypto majors seemed to lull as traders likely took profits on gains since the start of this week.

Oct 25, 2023

Tech

POL Contracts Go Live on Ethereum Mainnet as Part of Polygon 2.0

POL token will power every blockchain that runs atop the Polygon network.

Oct 25, 2023

Polygon APIs will soon be available on The Graph. (Aquaryus15/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin’s Rise Fueled by U.S. Investors Buying Ahead of Potential Spot ETF Approval: Matrixport

While most cryptocurrency owners are based in Asia, the buying power of U.S. traders is much bigger, the report said.

Oct 25, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Could See Inflows of $14.4B in First Year, Galaxy Says

An ETF could be a better investment vehicle for investors compared to currently offered products, such as trusts and futures, which hold over $21 billion in value, the fund said.

Oct 25, 2023

Lending money handing over paying cash (Shutterstock)

Markets

Trader Who Called Last Year's Crypto Crash Covers Bearish Altcoin Bets

I am not buying yet, just closing loss-making short positions in AAVE, SOL, CRO and TRX, Capo said, having predicted last year's market meltdown.

Oct 25, 2023

Markets

Cathie Wood’s ARK Sells Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Holdings, Coinbase for Second Day

Cathie Wood’s fund is continuing to sell crypto-related stocks as the market hits a high not seen since early 2022.

Oct 25, 2023

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has purchased more shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Policy

Coinbase Says SEC Is Attempting to ‘Redefine Definition of an Investment Contract’

Coinbase argues in a new filing that the Securities and Exchange Commission is attempting to control all investment activity and define its own regulatory ambit.

Oct 25, 2023

Bitwise submitted an S-1 form to the SEC, a step forward for its dogecoin ETF plans. (CoinDesk)