Aoyon Ashraf
Aoyon Ashraf is CoinDesk's Global Head of News and is responsible for all of the editorial content and strategies. He spent almost a decade at Bloomberg covering equities, commodities and tech. Prior to that, he spent several years on the sellside, financing small-cap companies. Aoyon graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in mining engineering. He holds ETH, BTC, and SOL that are above CoinDesk's disclosure threshold of $1,000. He also holds LINK, ATOM and some other altcoins that are below CoinDesk's disclosure threshold of $1,000.
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BlackBerry Positions Itself as Key Player in AI with Strong Earnings Beat
On June 25, 2026, BlackBerry reported a notable stock surge of nearly 23% following a substantial earnings report and increased guidance as it pivots to focus on mission-critical software for AI and robotics, according to CoinDesk.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Aoyon Ashraf
Citrini Research Identifies Hyperliquid as a Compelling Crypto Investment Idea
Citrini Research, known for instigating a market scare over AI stocks, introduces Hyperliquid and its HYPE token as a compelling investment opportunity. The platform has reportedly generated $1.06 billion in annual fees with significant buyback activity, as detailed in a report by CoinDesk.
4 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Aoyon Ashraf
Andreessen Horowitz Launches $2.2 Billion Crypto Fund Amid AI Funding Surge
Andreessen Horowitz has established a $2.2 billion 'Crypto Fund 5' to support cryptocurrency startups across various stages despite a trend toward artificial intelligence funding, as reported by CoinDesk. The firm continues to believe that the fundamentals of the crypto sector are strong, even as broader market sentiment remains subdued.
2 months ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Aoyon Ashraf
