Parikshit Mishra

Parikshit Mishra

Parikshit Mishra is CoinDesk's Deputy Managing Editor responsible for breaking news coverage. Before joining CoinDesk, he was the European Editor at Acuris (Mergermarket), where he dealt with copies related to private equity and the startup ecosystem. He has also worked as an analyst for CRISIL, covering the European markets and global economies. His most notable tenure was with Reuters, where he worked as a correspondent and an editor for various teams. He does not have any crypto holdings.

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The FBI has warned investors against the vulnerabilities in DeFi platforms. (Shutterstock)
FBI Asks DeFi Platforms to Increase Security Measures, Warns Crypto Investors Against Vulnerabilities
The warning comes after a slew of DeFi hacks this year, which has led to investors losing billions of dollars worth of crypto.
The FBI has warned investors against the vulnerabilities in DeFi platforms. (Shutterstock)
Lightnet Group received a $50 million commitment from LDA Capital (Shutterstock)
Fintech Firm Lightnet Group Gets $50M From LDA Capital to Boost Velo Protocol's Technology
The firm has the option to raise the total commitment to up to $100 million over the next three years.
Lightnet Group received a $50 million commitment from LDA Capital (Shutterstock)
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Singapore's Central Bank Asks Crypto Firms to Submit Business Data: Report
The move comes as the central bank is looking to bring in more safeguards for retail customers and a stablecoin regulation.
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Crypto Exchange Binance Recovers $450K Stolen From DeFi Protocol Curve.Finance
The world's largest exchange is working with law enforcement to return the funds.
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Huobi's founder in talks to sell a majority stake (Shutterstock)
Crypto Entrepreneurs Bankman-Fried, Sun in Talks to Buy Majority of Huobi Global Exchange: Report
The deal could be one of the biggest ever in the crypto industry.
Huobi's founder in talks to sell a majority stake (Shutterstock)
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Email Marketing Firm Mailchimp Suspends Several Crypto-Related Accounts
The stoppage appears to have started several weeks ago.
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The Bakkt Holdings leadership team in front of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Digital Asset Platform Bakkt's Q2 Loss Narrows to $27.6M; Year Revenue Forecast Range Cut
The company now sees 2022 revenue of $57 million to $62 million, down from $60 million to $80 million.
The Bakkt Holdings leadership team in front of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
Galaxy Digital's Q2 Net Loss More Than Triples to $554.7M Amid Market Downturn
Company assets under management fell 40% from the first quarter.
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
Seoul, South Korea (Ciaran O'Brien/Unsplash)
Crypto.com Receives South Korean Regulatory Licenses After Buying Local Firms
The firm did not publicly disclose the deal size.
Seoul, South Korea (Ciaran O'Brien/Unsplash)
The Russian bitcoin fraud suspect Alexander Vinnik (right) escorted to the Supreme Court in Greece on Nov. 15, 2017. (Alexandros Michailidis/Shutterstock)
BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Has Been Extradited to the US
The news comes weeks after U.S. authorities called off their previous extradition request, thereby paving the way for Vinnik to be brought to the U.S.
The Russian bitcoin fraud suspect Alexander Vinnik (right) escorted to the Supreme Court in Greece on Nov. 15, 2017. (Alexandros Michailidis/Shutterstock)