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Sebastian Sinclair

Sebastian Sinclair

Sebastian Sinclair is the market and news reporter for CoinDesk operating in the South East Asia timezone. He has experience trading in the cryptocurrency markets, providing technical analysis and covering news developments affecting the movements on bitcoin and the industry as a whole. He currently holds no cryptocurrencies.

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Derivatives
Delta Exchange to Simplify Bitcoin Options Trading With Automated Product
Delta said its "Enhanced Yield Product" allows users to avoid high-risk scenarios without the need to learn complex options strategies.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 12, 2021 at 2:13 a.m. UTC
Aug 12, 2021
DerivativesBitcoinEtherOptionsDelta Exchange
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Prices
Bitcoin Price Rests Above Key Indicator Amid 'Return of Retail Investors'
The crypto is now up 57% year to date.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 11, 2021 at 7:39 a.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2021
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Ripple
Top South Korean Money Transfer Firm Joins RippleNet to Further Remittances to Thailand
Ripple is focusing on Asia, which the company has said is its fastest-growing market.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 11, 2021 at 6:20 a.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2021
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Coinbase
Research Firm Says Coinbase 'Overvalued' as Competition Heats Up
On firm says Coinbase investors should be wary, predicting the crypto exchange won't maintain "blowout earnings" in the future.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 11, 2021 at 3:25 a.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2021
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Prices
Bitcoin Breaks Key Resistance as Market Health Improves on Institutional Demand
"There seems to be a shift in the sentiment in the market compared to a few months back," said hedge fund executive director Ulrik Lykke.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 10, 2021 at 7:38 a.m. UTC
Aug 10, 2021
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Markets
Exchanges
Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Hits Unicorn Status in India First: Report
Funding will be used to double the exchange's staff to 400 employees.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 10, 2021 at 1:47 a.m. UTC
Aug 10, 2021
ExchangesIndiaFundingCoinDCX
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Prices
Bitcoin Cools on 3-Month High as Long-Term Moving Average Looms Large
A clean break above the 200-day moving average could accelerate prices, according to digital asset firm Zerocap.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 9, 2021 at 5:53 a.m. UTC
Aug 9, 2021
PricesBitcoin
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Indonesia
Indonesia's Pintu Exchange Raises $35M in Extended Series A Led by Lightspeed Venture
Funding will go toward hiring efforts, improving Pintu's market position, undertaking educational campaigns and delivering new products.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 9, 2021 at 3:00 a.m. UTC
Aug 9, 2021
IndonesiaLightspeed Venture PartnersFundingFunding RoundsPantera CapitalCoinbase VenturesCastle Island VenturesPintu
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Australia
Gemini to Serve as Custodian for Filecoin Fund of Australian Equities Manager
The fund seeks to raise A$25 million ($18.4 million) over a three-month period, promising clients a 100% FIL return over five years.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 4, 2021 at 9:26 a.m. UTC
Aug 4, 2021
AustraliaSoutheast AsiaGeminiFilecoinCustody
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Gold
Precious Metals Data Provider Kitco to Issue Gold-Backed Stablecoin
Kitco Gold will be backed by physical gold stored in vaults and will track the real-time market value of the yellow metal.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 4, 2021 at 8:44 a.m. UTC
Aug 4, 2021
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