Siamak Masnavi

Siamak Masnavi is a researcher focused on blockchain technology, cryptocurrency regulation and macroeconomic forces shaping digital assets — including interest rate policy, capital flows and adoption trends. He holds an MSc and PhD in computer science from the University of London and began his career in software development, with nearly four years in the banking sector in London and Zurich. Since April 2018, he has been writing about the crypto industry. His focus shifted primarily to research in November 2024, though he continues to contribute regularly to industry reporting.

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Solana's SOL Could Hit $500 in This Bull Run, Says Analyst, as Upexi Boosts Holdings to 1.8M SOL

Upexi’s SOL stash now exceeds $330 million after a $200 million capital raise, as one analyst calls for a breakout to $500 this cycle.

Solana (SOL) price chart shows 24-hour movement around $198

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Toncoin Extends Rally as TON Launches Integrated Wallet for 87M U.S. Users

Toncoin jumped 3% to $3.41 as TON began rolling out its wallet mini app to 87 million U.S. users, enabling seamless crypto payments inside the app.

Toncoin (TON) rose 3% to $3.41 over 24 hours

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ETH to $4,000? Analysts Weigh Whale Purchases Against Correction Risks

ETH’s climb toward $4,000 is backed by whales and sentiment, but some analysts warn the rally looks overheated and ripe for a correction.

Ether falls 3.44% to $3,696 in latest 24-hour chart

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Solana's SOL Tops $191 After $11M in Shorts Liquidated and Fund Inflows Hit $39M

SOL hit $191 as $11 million in shorts were wiped out and CoinShares reported $39M in weekly inflows, pointing to renewed institutional interest in SOL.

SOL rises to $191 with 6.55% daily gain

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ETH's ‘Most Hated’ Rally Could Trigger $331M in Liquidations Near $4K, Says Analyst

Ether pushes toward $4,000 while analysts warn of liquidations and note capital rotating from smaller altcoins into ETH.

ETH price hits $3,755 after 5.7% daily gain

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Tom Lee’s Bitmine Aims to Hold 5% of ETH: ‘Game On,’ Says Lubin, SharpLink's Chairman

SharpLink Gaming and Bitmine Immersion Technologies now hold 500K+ ETH, fueling a treasury arms race that's redefining how public companies manage crypto on their balance sheets.

Ether price climbs to $3,756.99 with 6.03% daily gain on July 20, 2025

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Chart of the Week: Wall Street's 'Infinite Money Glitch' Moves From Bitcoin to Altcoins

Will the strategy to buy altcoins for publicly traded companies' balance sheets be sustainable?

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ETH Could Be Worth $15K Medium Term, $4K Target in the Short Term: Fundstrat's Tom Lee

Fundstrat's Tom Lee says Ethereum is Wall Street’s top blockchain, with ETH possibly reaching $15,000 as tokenization and stablecoin growth accelerate.

Ether 24-hour chart showing rebound from $3,490 to $3,564