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.

Parikshit Mishra

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Chibi Finance Rug Pulls Users for $1M, CHIBI Falls 98%

CHIBI tokens dropped 98% in the past few hours.

Jun 27, 2023

Revolut's customer data was compromised by a phishing attack. (Shutterstock)

3AC-Linked FLEX, OX Tokens Surge Despite Lack of New Holders

Less than 2,000 wallets hold OX tokens, a level that’s far below the average holders of tokens with similar market capitalizations.

Jun 27, 2023

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Bitcoin Cash Sees Largest Bets in 2 Years as BCH Doubles in a Week

Technical improvements and a listing on EDX Markets have likely fueled trading interest in bitcoin cash tokens.

Jun 27, 2023

MakerDAO community votes to hike DAI rewards to 1% (Getty Images)

Blur, Arbitrum Lead Altcoin Surge as Traders Anticipate Bull Run

Trading volume for Blur has increased by 1,240% in the past 24-hours after it was listed on Upbit.

Jun 27, 2023

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Tezos Set to Become 8 Times Faster After 'Nairobi' Upgrade

‘Nairobi’ is the blockchain’s fourteenth upgrade.

Jun 27, 2023

EU Seals Deal on Crypto Bank-Capital Rules

Lawmakers have previously favored ‘prohibitive’ capital requirements to keep unbacked crypto assets out of the banking system

Jun 27, 2023

The EU Data Act has raised smart contract fears (Pixabay)

Circle’s Allaire Says Bitcoin ETFs Likely to Be Approved: Bloomberg

Allaire spoke with Bloomberg at the World Economic Forum in Tianjin, China.

Jun 27, 2023

Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Bitcoin Futures Attract Biggest Bets Since Terra's Collapse

Open interest has surged to $11 billion to its highest level in over a year.

Jun 26, 2023

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Terra Classic Revival Plans Continue as 6 Engineers Aim to Revive LUNC Ecosystem

Some LUNC token holders remain committed to a Terra ecosystem revival.

Jun 26, 2023

Terra's advertisement displayed at the ballpark of Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals (Danny Nelson)

Bybit Gains Crypto License in Cyprus

The Dubai-based crypto exchange strengthens its foothold in the European Union after its exit from Canada and the U.K.

Jun 26, 2023

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