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.

Author’s posts

Analysis

Despite the potential to bring an unparalleled level of transparency to journalism, blockchain adoption by mainstream media may be slow.

Blockchain in journalism: Winds of change carry media to new frontiers

Shiraz Jagati

2020-11-05T18:29:19+00:00

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Follow up

Despite its centralized design, JPM Coin’s real life utilization represents a step toward the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology.

JPM Coin debut marks start of blockchain’s value-driven adoption cycle

Shiraz Jagati

2020-10-30T13:43:46+00:00

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Follow up

While crypto firms have been trying to build the crypto equivalent of PayPal, the company itself will soon enter the industry.

PayPal’s baby steps into crypto aren't dampening the hype for adoption

Shiraz Jagati

2020-10-27T14:20:00+00:00

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Follow up

OKEx’s secrecy around locking customer withdrawals has led to misinformation and confusion around what’s happening with the exchange.

OKEx’s lips remain sealed on its sudden crypto withdrawal freeze

Shiraz Jagati

2020-10-21T14:33:06+01:00

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Analysis

Despite Binance recording the highest crypto derivatives volume in September, OKEx seems to be fighting back.

Competition for global crypto derivatives market dominance heats up

Shiraz Jagati

2020-10-13T14:34:15+01:00

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The CFTC and DOJ actions against BitMEX suggest that the crypto industry still has a lot of work ahead to meet KYC/AML standards.

The case against BitMEX is a compass pointing toward the future of crypto regulation

Shiraz Jagati

2020-10-06T19:25:00+01:00

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Follow up

The KuCoin hack is the first high-profile case of a decentralized exchange being used to launder stolen funds.

KuCoin hack unpacked: More crypto possibly stolen than first feared

Shiraz Jagati

2020-09-30T15:43:43+01:00

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Analysis

Despite Bitcoin’s online sentiment being at a two-year low, analytics say that BTC may be on the verge of a breakout.

Bitcoin price may surge as fear and uncertainty strain global markets

Shiraz Jagati

2020-09-28T17:20:24+01:00

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