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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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Congress
Ohio Sen. Rob Portman Defends Crypto Provision in US Infrastructure Bill
Portman argues his "common sense" provision will provide clarity for the crypto industry by standardizing information reporting of brokers.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 4, 2021 at 3:57 a.m. UTC
Aug 4, 2021
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Gaming
FTX Strikes 7-Year Deal With 'League of Legends' Riot Games
Riot Games said it was the largest sponsorship agreement the League of Legends creator has signed for an esports tournament to date.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 4, 2021 at 1:21 a.m. UTC
Aug 4, 2021
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Exchanges
Australian Exchange CoinJar Unveils Crypto Mastercard in Country First
The company said its CoinJar Card marked an Australian first in denominating in local dollars, beating a competitor to market.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 3, 2021 at 2:00 a.m. UTC
Aug 3, 2021
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Prices
Bitcoin Price Slumps 5% as Recent Rally Begins to Cool
The pullback from Saturday's top to current prices is likely to do with uncertainty around the U.S. infrastructure bill, one expert said.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 2, 2021 at 6:03 a.m. UTC
Aug 2, 2021
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Singapore
Blockchain Association Singapore Welcomes Former Regulator as Latest Board Member
Teng, who has become a member of the board, brings a wealth of experience from the financial and fintech sectors across multiple countries.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 2, 2021 at 4:11 a.m. UTC
Aug 2, 2021
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Markets
Funding rounds
Bitmain Spin-Off Matrixport Gets $100M in Series C Funding, Valuation Over $1B
Funding will go toward furthering research for its product offerings while enhancing the platform's user experience.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 2, 2021 at 3:29 a.m. UTC
Aug 2, 2021
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Australia
Australian Lending Startup Loda Gets $15M to Further Crypto Collateralization Efforts
Loda is among the first of its kind in the country that allows users to borrow Australian dollars against crypto, its CEO said.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Jul 30, 2021 at 7:47 a.m. UTC
Jul 30, 2021
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Markets
Nasdaq
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Scoops Up 1.3M Robinhood Shares on Nasdaq Debut
The New York-based investment manager invests heavily in crypto and blockchain companies.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Jul 30, 2021 at 4:56 a.m. UTC
Jul 30, 2021
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Ireland
Ireland's Central Bank Governor Says Digital Euro Is 'Very Likely'
Introducing a digital euro would represent a "fundamental shift" in the eurozone's financial architecture, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf noted.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Jul 30, 2021 at 3:52 a.m. UTC
Jul 30, 2021
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Gaming
Gone in 30 Seconds: Yield Guild Games' $12.5M Token Sale Sells Out Fast
Some tokens will distributed to members of the startup's community.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Jul 29, 2021 at 7:16 a.m. UTC
Jul 29, 2021
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