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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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

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TON Launches Tolk, New Smart Contract Language With Lower Costs and Faster Development

TON Foundation designates Tolk as the new standard for smart contracts, promising up to 40% lower gas fees and a faster, modern development experience across DeFi and gaming.

TON drops 1.73% to $3.1696, with lows near $3.14 during a choppy 24-hour session.

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Charles Schwab CEO Says Crypto Trading Is Coming Soon, Will Compete With Coinbase for Retail

Rick Wurster says clients want crypto to sit next to their stocks and bonds and that Schwab will “absolutely” compete with Coinbase as it rolls out BTC and ETH trading.

Bitcoin trades at $118,256 after dipping from a 24-hour high of $119,186.

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Litecoin Surges 10%; Will $100M Bet by Nasdaq-Listed Company Fuel a Larger Rally?

A little-known Nasdaq-listed drugmaker plans to invest $100M in litecoin, appoints Charlie Lee to its board and names GSR as treasury manager.

Litecoin climbs 10% in 24 hours, reaching a high of $111.40 on July 18, 2025.

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Citigroup CEO Confirms the Bank Is ‘Looking at the Issuance of a Citi Stablecoin’

Jane Fraser told analysts the bank is evaluating stablecoin issuance and advancing tokenized deposit solutions as part of a broader digital finance strategy.

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Why ‘ETH Is Going to $10,000,' Explains EMJ Capital Founder and President

Eric Jackson, the founder and president of EMJ Capital, a Toronto-based hedge fund, explains why his firm believes that ether (ETH) is going to $10,000 in this bull cycle.

Ether fell 0.52% to $3,013.13 over the past 24 hours