George Kaloudis

George Kaloudis was a senior research analyst and columnist for CoinDesk. He focused on producing insights about Bitcoin. Previously, George spent five years in investment banking with Truist Securities in asset-based lending, mergers and acquisitions and healthcare technology coverage. George studied mathematics at Davidson College.

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Opinion

Bitcoin Is a Clear Winner of the U.S. Banking Crisis

The narratives around bank failures, stablecoins and interest rate hikes seem strong enough to propel the price of bitcoin, says CoinDesk's George Kaloudis.

By George Kaloudis

Mar 17, 2023 at 3:26 p.m. UTC

Mar 17, 2023

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Opinion

The Banking Crisis Is Not Crypto’s Fault

Crypto might have a banking problem, but banks don’t have a crypto problem.

By George Kaloudis

Mar 13, 2023 at 5:34 p.m. UTC

Mar 13, 2023

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Opinion

Who Failed Silicon Valley Bank Depositors?

Should we point fingers at Silicon Valley Bank, the Federal Reserve, the banking system, crypto or the depositors themselves?

By George Kaloudis

Mar 10, 2023 at 11:06 p.m. UTC

Mar 10, 2023

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Analysis

A Closer Look at FTX’s Most Recent Bankruptcy Documents

The exchange owes customers $1.6 billion in bitcoin, and only has $6 million of it on hand.

By George Kaloudis

Mar 7, 2023 at 7:25 p.m. UTC

Mar 7, 2023

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Opinion

Crypto’s Banking Problem Is Not Ironic

Call it Choke Point 2.0, debanking or whatever, the crypto industry’s problems with the banking industry show why the banking industry needs reform.

By George Kaloudis

Mar 6, 2023 at 9:35 p.m. UTC

Mar 6, 2023

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Podcasts

Tensions Go Public Between Aptos and Sui Blockchains; Coinbase CEO on US Crypto Regulations

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

By George Kaloudis Anna Baydakova Christie Harkin

Mar 2, 2023 at 1:25 a.m. UTC

Mar 2, 2023

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Podcasts

Metaverse Token Gamium Surges; Robinhood Received Crypto-Related Subpoena Request From SEC

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.

By Jennifer Sanasie William Foxley Wendy O George Kaloudis Ben Schiller

Feb 28, 2023 at 10:14 p.m. UTC

Feb 28, 2023

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Opinion

Gary Gensler’s Take on Crypto Doesn’t Matter

Labeling an asset a security changes nothing fundamental about the asset. We should stop pretending it does.

By George Kaloudis

Feb 27, 2023 at 8:05 p.m. UTC

Feb 27, 2023

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Bitcoin

Bitcoin NFTs: What Are Ordinal NFTs and How Do You Mint One?

NFTs on Bitcoin are different from the Ethereum NFTs most people are familiar with. Here’s what you need to know.

By George Kaloudis

Feb 23, 2023 at 5:51 p.m. UTC

Feb 23, 2023

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Buidl week 2023

Casey Rodarmor: The Quest to Make Bitcoin Fun Again

In a CoinDesk interview for Buidl Week, the creator of Ordinals Bitcoin NFT project breaks down his inspiration and how he views the backlash from some Bitcoiners against the...

By George Kaloudis

Feb 23, 2023 at 5:18 p.m. UTC

Feb 23, 2023

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