Parikshit Mishra

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.

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Markets

Bitcoin Fed Preview: Powell's Take on 'Trump Tariffs' Could Shake Markets as 25bp Rate Cut is a Foregone Conclusion

A 25-basis point Fed rate cut will likely be a non-event, and markets will be interested in what Powell thinks of President-elect Donald Trump's inflationary policy cocktail of loose fiscal policy and import tariffs.

Screen grab from Trump's teaser of the new World Liberty Financial crypto company (Rug Radio, modified by CoinDesk using PhotoMosh)

Markets

What Next for Bitcoin After Trump Win? Traders Look to Fed Rate Cuts as BTC Sets New Highs at $76K

Analysts expect a 0.25% rate cut this week, which has historically benefited assets like BTC by diluting the dollar's value and pushing investors towards alternative investments.

Federal Reserve Board Building (AgnosticPreachersKid/Wikimedia)

Markets

Dogecoin Rockets 25% as Trump Nears Victory, Top Trader Signals More Gains Ahead

“There is going to be a media frenzy about Elon and how his aggressively backing Trump and the 'Department of Government Efficiency' narrative could have been a deciding factor for a Trump win,” one trader said.

(Dogecoin)

Markets

Solana Jumps 17%, Flips BNB Chain Token, as Trump's Lead Renews ETF Hopes

An incoming crypto-friendly Trump administration could make allowing crypto ETFs in the U.S. easier, traders say, boosting SOL’s prices.

(Sam Kessler/CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Rises Nearly 10% Against Mexican Peso as 'Trump Trade' Soars; Gold Stays Flat

Trump has vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on Mexico and other trading partners.

Donald Trump's remarks at BTC 2024 have inspired Forida's chief financial official to put pension money into bitcoin. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Markets

Long Bitcoin Short Solana Preferred Tactical Trade Heading Into U.S. Election: 10X Research

Daily transaction fees on Solana have cooled significantly from record highs reached last month, providing bearish cues to the SOL token.

A person looking at multiple trading screens. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay)

Markets

Dogecoin Rallies 10%, Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $541M Ahead of U.S. Elections

BTC fell amid a transfer of $2.2 billion worth of the asset by defunct exchange Mt.Gox from its storage to new wallets.

A shiba inu the inspiration behind Dogecoin. (Minh Pham/Unsplash)

Policy

Binance, CZ’s Lawyers File Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint in SEC Lawsuit

Lawyers slammed the SEC for a lack of clarity on regulation when it comes to virtual assets.

Founder/CEO of Binance Changpeng Zhao, closeup

Markets

Bitcoin Traders Wary of Price Drop in U.S. Election Week, CME Options Show

"It looks like bitcoin options traders appear to be hedging their bets to the downside ahead of the U.S. election this week," one observer said, noting pricier puts on the CME.

Vote (RGY23/Pixabay)

Policy

Citigroup, Fidelity International Unveil Proposal for On-Chain Fund With Real-Time FX Swaps

Their proof-of-concept aims to boost liquidity and efficiency in multi-currency transactions.

Citibank logo