Shiraz Jagati

Shiraz is a cryptocurrency journalist and analyst currently traversing through Southeast Asia. When not exploring the emerging blockchain ecosystem, he loves to play the blues and dabble in the world of meditation.

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Analysis

From being labeled impractical to nearing mainstream deployment, the digital yuan can transform the global economic landscape.

China’s digital yuan deploys at speed, leaving dust in its path

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2021-07-08T13:47:00+01:00

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Follow up

John McAfee’s candle may have burned out, but his legacy will live on. Tributes for the tech savant continue to flow in after his passing.

John McAfee’s suicide reports raise disbelief, spark conspiracy theories

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2021-06-29T16:14:00+01:00

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Analysis

Historical data suggests that during periods of extreme market turbulence, most altcoins tend to follow Bitcoin’s price movements closely.

Altcoins follow Bitcoin price’s lead as uncertainty grips crypto market

Shiraz Jagati

2021-06-23T17:37:00+01:00

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MicroStrategy’s latest bond offering seeks to deliver a yield of 6.25%–6.5% — significantly higher than an average junk bond yield of 4.01%.

Bullish all the way? MicroStrategy doubles down on its Bitcoin bet

Shiraz Jagati

2021-06-16T15:07:00+01:00

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Since 2018, tech giant Google has been in an on-and-off relationship with crypto, but can the latest favorable outlook stick?

Google reversing crypto ads ban a testament to blockchain market maturity?

Shiraz Jagati

2021-06-10T15:24:00+01:00

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Analysis

Regulatory hurdles and the economic impact of the pandemic have derailed some CBDC projects, but not all hope is lost.

The CBDC promised land: As some governments falter, others press on

Shiraz Jagati

2021-06-03T17:57:45+01:00

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Analysis

As crypto price volatility rises, some are hopeful the market will revert to the upward path, which will flush out any weak hands.

Crypto market volatility peaks as Bitcoin and altcoins seek to recover

Shiraz Jagati

2021-05-24T15:07:00+01:00

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As vaccinations continue to be rolled out globally, more countries are starting to open up their borders to tourists.

Walking on sunshine: Top crypto summer vacation destinations in 2021

Shiraz Jagati

2021-05-15T11:14:00+01:00

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