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SOL

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-1.26%

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1.94%

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1.11%

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1.58%

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1.49%

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5.01%

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0.44%

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0.22%

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0.89%

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MEW

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2.11%

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-1.24%
Price data by
Sebastian Sinclair

Sebastian Sinclair

Sebastian is a seasoned journalist who brings extensive expertise in reporting on the crypto markets. His background includes roles as a reporter and markets analyst at CoinDesk and later Blockworks, where he contributed to breaking news coverage across the Asia timezone.

Seb has delved into various aspects of the industry, from analyzing bitcoin's market dynamics to examining policy discussions that influence its future.

Disclosure: Sebastian has no significant crypto holdings.

Stories by Sebastian Sinclair

  • President Donald Trump. Photo: Shutterstock

    Bitcoin Price Slides as Trump’s Weekend Tariff Messaging Jolts Crypto Markets

    Bitcoin fell more than 2% on Sunday as digital assets struggled to find footing amid shifting signals from Washington on trade policy with China. The price of the world’s largest crypto slipped to $83,482 during Asia trading hours, partially reversing last week’s gains and underperforming relative to equity markets.  Ethereum, the second-largest crypto, fell below $1,600, while altcoins posted mixed results, CoinGecko data shows.  The drop followed a weekend of mixed messages from the Trump admi...

    NewsMarkets
    3 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Westpac Bank. Image: Shutterstock.

    Major Australian Bank CEO Apologises After Freezing Customer Funds Over Bitcoin Transfer

    On Wednesday, Westpac CEO Anthony Miller apologised to a customer after the bank blocked a $30,000 transfer to Australian crypto exchange CoinSpot and froze their accounts. The customer, known only as Tim, had deposited $50,000 into his Westpac account earlier this month and attempted to move a portion of the funds to CoinSpot to invest in Bitcoin.  The transaction was halted, triggering a call from Westpac’s risk management team.  Tim recorded the conversation and played it on Sydney’s 2GB radi...

    NewsBusiness
    2 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Ethereum and Bitcoin in Blue. Image: TY Lim/Shutterstock

    Bitcoin, Ethereum Dip as Trump's Tariffs on China Take Effect

    The fallout from this month’s trade policy from the White House continues to hound global markets, including crypto. Bitcoin has dipped 4.1% to $76,550, while Ethereum is down 8.3% over the last 24 hours as President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods took effect past midnight Tuesday. Ethereum has witnessed the steepest decline on the day among the top 10 largest tokens, trading at its lowest point since March 2023. It comes as Bitcoin briefly fell below the $75,000 level late Tuesday, les...

    NewsMarkets
    3 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair, Vince Dioquino
  • NYSE Trading floor. Image: Shutterstock

    Market Panic Builds Ahead of Potential 'Black Monday,' Crypto Liquidations Spike to $900M

    U.S. stock futures tumbled Sunday evening, amplifying fears of a disorderly market open and fueling speculation of a potential “Black Monday”-style selloff as sentiment collapsed across equities and crypto. S&P 500 futures dropped 5.98% by 10 p.m. ET, while Nasdaq 100 futures slid 6.2%. Dow futures were down 5.5%. The moves followed weeks of mounting trade tensions and macro uncertainty, with investors offloading risk across all asset classes. Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s Mad Money, referenced the...

    NewsMarkets
    3 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Image created with AI by Decrypt

    Bitcoin Price Falls as US Futures Point to Further Pain Ahead

    Bitcoin slumped to a three-week low on Sunday as U.S. equity futures pointed sharply lower and investors digested the latest escalation in trade tensions under President Donald Trump. The largest crypto by market value fell more than 6% over the last 24 hours to $77,700, CoinGecko data shows. Ethereum is down nearly 12% to $1,575, while broader crypto markets showed similar declines, mirroring losses in risk assets globally. Meanwhile, U.S. stock futures extended their declines in early Asia ho...

    NewsMarkets
    3 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Bitcoin split in two pieces laying on a red charts displayed on screen. Image: Shutterstock

    US Futures Fall, $2 Trillion Erased as Tariff Shock Hits Stocks, Bitcoin

    On Wednesday, U.S. equity futures and major cryptos fell sharply after President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on 185 countries, rattling global markets and triggering a broad risk-off move. The Kobeissi Letter described the scene as “truly insane to watch,” noting that markets reversed violently as Trump unveiled tariff rates nation by nation during his "Make America Wealthy Again" event. The S&P 500 lost more than $2 trillion in market capitalization within 15 minutes. Nasdaq 100...

    NewsMarkets
    2 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire speaks at Converge 2022. Image: Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk (CC BY 2.0)

    Coinbase Takes 50% Share of Circle's Residual USDC Reserve Revenue: Filing

    Crypto exchange provider Coinbase Global receives half of Circle’s residual revenue generated from reserves backing its USDC stablecoin, according to new details disclosed in Circle's IPO filing. In an S-1 filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, Circle revealed Coinbase receives 50% of the “residual payment base”—a portion of revenue explicitly derived from reserves backing Circle’s flagship stablecoin pegged 1-to-1 to the U.S. dollar. Circle generates income prima...

    NewsBusiness
    3 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Ethereum, Bitcoin, XRP. Image: Shutterstock

    Bitcoin, Crypto Prices Slide as Trade Tensions, Inflation Risks Rattle Markets

    Crypto prices extended losses Sunday evening, trading lower alongside U.S. stock futures as investors reacted to escalating trade tensions and renewed inflation concerns ahead of a busy week for financial markets. Bitcoin has slipped to $82,100 while Ethereum has dipped to about $1,790. XRP, meanwhile, has fallen to $2.13, according to CoinGecko data. The drop follows weeks of volatility in equities, with major tech stocks retreating sharply and broader sentiment weakening. Futures tied to the S...

    NewsMarkets
    2 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Image created by Decrypt using AI

    Ethereum Volatility Set to Surge in April as Derive Flags Bearish Sentiment Shift

    Ethereum may be entering a period of heightened volatility, according to the latest outlook from decentralized options platform Derive, which sees signs of a breakout despite bearish indicators in the near term. Nick Forster, founder of Derive, told Decrypt Ethereum’s implied volatility is currently near monthly lows, with 7-day and 30-day tenors sitting at 59% and 45%, respectively.  “Historically, such low levels rarely hold,” he said, adding that April could mark the beginning of a sharp upsw...

    NewsMarkets
    2 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Sydney, Australia. Image: Shutterstock

    Australia Unveils New Crypto Regulations, Pledges Action on Debanking

    The Australian government, under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has outlined a new regulatory framework for digital assets, aiming to provide greater certainty for industry participants while addressing risks tied to consumer protection and market integrity.  The reforms will require major crypto platforms to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence while exempting smaller-scale firms and businesses not involved in financial services. Treasury's Statement on Developing an Innovative Aus...

    NewsLaw and Order
    3 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Bitcoin. Image: Shutterstock

    ​Bitcoin Surges Amid Eased Financial Conditions, Analyst Predicts All-Time High in Q2

    Bitcoin surged past $86,800 on Wednesday, climbing nearly 5% as investors responded to signals of looser financial conditions from the Federal Reserve and growing expectations of a liquidity-driven rally. The Fed announced that it would slow the pace of reducing its $6.8 trillion balance sheet, capping the runoff of Treasury securities at $5 billion per month, down from $25 billion.  The move aims to prevent disruptions in funding markets amid ongoing debt ceiling tensions.  The central bank als...

    NewsMarkets
    2 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Bitcoin. Image: Shutterstock

    Bitcoin Liquidity Drying Up as Market Adjusts to Sharp Correction

    Bitcoin’s market liquidity is tightening as the crypto continues to consolidate following a steep correction from its February peak above $102,000.  On-chain data from Glassnode shows that capital inflows have slowed significantly, with liquidity conditions deteriorating across both spot and futures markets.  Exchange inflows—a key measure of market activity—have dropped more than 54% from their cycle peak, reflecting lower investor participation, Glassnode wrote in a report on Tuesday. At the s...

    NewsMarkets
    3 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair

  • Australia’s Swyftx Acquires New Zealand’s Easy Crypto in Regional Expansion Push

    Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx has acquired New Zealand’s largest digital asset platform, Easy Crypto, in a deal that consolidates its position as one of the biggest players in the Australia-New Zealand market. The acquisition brings Swyftx’s total customer base to 1.1 million, adding Easy Crypto’s 350,000 clients to its existing footprint. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2018, Easy Crypto has processed more than NZ$3.5 billion ($2.1 billion) in sales, offer...

    NewsBusiness
    2 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Singapore. Image: Shutterstock.

    Cumberland Secures In-Principle Approval for Singapore Payment License

    Cumberland SG, the Asia subsidiary of U.S.-based crypto trading firm Cumberland, said on Monday it has received in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The approval marks a step for the firm to expand its presence in Singapore, a key financial hub for digital assets, Cumberland said in a statement on X.  The MPI license, once fully granted, would allow Cumberland to provide regulated digital payment token services in the city-state....

    NewsLaw and Order
    2 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Pile of bitcoin in front of red stock chart. Image generated by Decrypt using AI

    Here's What US Stock Futures Say About Bitcoin's Next Move

    Bitcoin and Ethereum extended losses on Sunday as traders braced for another volatile week, with U.S. stock futures pointing lower ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting. Bitcoin slipped nearly 1.8% to trade around $82,700, while Ethereum dropped 2.5% to $1,889, as investors assessed the impact of macroeconomic uncertainty and shifting regulatory developments. As of Sunday evening, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures declined 0.37%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite futures fel...

    NewsMarkets
    2 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Bitcoin tokens floating on dark background. Image created by Decrypt using AI.

    Bitcoin Slumps, But Trump’s Latest Reserve Push Adds New Twist

    Bitcoin’s sharp pullback is deepening as risk aversion grips global markets, yet a surprising policy shift from Washington could inject fresh momentum into the digital asset.  The U.S. government is reportedly seeking to expand its Bitcoin holdings, a move that—if executed—could alter the supply dynamics of an already tightening market. The crypto is now trading near $81,600, down 25% from its January peak of $109,000, with selling pressure intensifying as liquidity conditions tighten, according...

    NewsMarkets
    3 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Image: Sergei Elagin/Shutterstock

    US Court Approves 3AC's Bid to Expand $1.5B Claim Against FTX

    A U.S. bankruptcy court has granted liquidators of defunct hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) permission to expand their claim against FTX to $1.53 billion, rejecting objections from FTX’s debtors that the move was untimely and unfair. Judge John T. Dorsey of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware ruled on Thursday that 3AC’s liquidators had provided sufficient notice of their claim and were hampered in their investigation by FTX’s failure to share relevant records in a timely...

    NewsLaw and Order
    3 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Image created by Decrypt using AI

    Bitcoin Traders Position for Volatility as Broader Markets Wobble

    Bitcoin traders are increasingly hedging against a potential downturn, a sign of growing caution as broader financial markets retreat ahead of key U.S. economic data. The options market—where investors buy contracts to bet on or protect against future price moves—shows traders are positioning defensively.  According to Nick Forster, founder of onchain derivatives platform Derive.xyz, demand for protective contracts has risen, particularly for so-called put options, which give holders the right t...

    NewsMarkets
    3 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Bitcoin and Ethereum tokens. Image created by Decrypt using AI

    Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices Extend Losses as Stocks Sag—What’s Next for Markets?

    Wall Street slid Monday as investors braced for key inflation data and reassessed Federal Reserve policy, while crypto remained under pressure despite a string of positive regulatory developments.  Rising trade tensions and concerns over inflation are adding to the risk-off sentiment, with Bitcoin and Ethereum falling alongside equities. The S&P 500 dropped 2.6%, the Nasdaq-100 lost 3.1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 2.2%, as traders moved to the sidelines ahead of this week’s i...

    NewsMarkets
    4 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair
  • Sign in Utah. Image: Kace Lott on Unsplash

    Utah Legislature Passes Blockchain Bill, Drops Bitcoin Reserve Provision

    Utah lawmakers approved legislation late Friday, aimed at providing regulatory clarity but removed a pivotal provision that would have allowed the state to invest public funds directly into crypto. H.B. 230—Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments passed Utah's Senate by a 19-7 vote after legislators amended it to eliminate language that would have authorized Utah’s state treasurer to allocate state-managed funds toward a Bitcoin reserve.  Later that night, the House concurred with the Senat...

    NewsLaw and Order
    3 min read
    Sebastian Sinclair, Vismaya V
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