Shaurya Malwa
Shaurya is the Co-Leader of the CoinDesk tokens and data team in Asia with a focus on crypto derivatives, DeFi, market microstructure, and protocol analysis.
Shaurya holds over $1,000 in BTC, ETH, SOL, AVAX, SUSHI, CRV, NEAR, YFI, YFII, SHIB, DOGE, USDT, USDC, BNB, MANA, MLN, LINK, XMR, ALGO, VET, CAKE, AAVE, COMP, ROOK, TRX, SNX, RUNE, FTM, ZIL, KSM, ENJ, CKB, JOE, GHST, PERP, BTRFLY, OHM, BANANA, ROME, BURGER, SPIRIT, and ORCA.
He provides over $1,000 to liquidity pools on Compound, Curve, SushiSwap, PancakeSwap, BurgerSwap, Orca, AnySwap, SpiritSwap, Rook Protocol, Yearn Finance, Synthetix, Harvest, Redacted Cartel, OlympusDAO, Rome, Trader Joe, and SUN.
236 articles
Bitcoin Reaches $63,900 Before Retreating Amid Mixed Job Data
Bitcoin briefly surged to $63,900, then fell to approximately $62,900 as market fluctuations ensued, according to CoinDesk. The recent U.S. jobs report, which underperformed expectations, contributed to this volatility by easing Federal Reserve interest rate pressure.
6 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Vitalik Buterin Unveils Major Ethereum Rebuild Roadmap
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announces an updated "Lean Ethereum" roadmap aimed at overhauling the network over the next three to four years. Key priorities include quantum resistance and enhanced privacy features, coinciding with a recent rise in ether prices, as reported by CoinDesk.
6 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Ether Leads Crypto Gains as Bitcoin Holds Above $63,000
Ether outperforms major cryptocurrencies with a 12% increase as Bitcoin steadies above $63,000, according to CoinDesk. The overall crypto market remains resilient despite a cautious atmosphere attributed to a stronger dollar and stalled growth in AI and chip stocks.
9 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
XRP Breaks Above $1.14 Resistance Amid Significant Trading Volume
XRP experiences a 3% rise after breaking above the critical $1.14 resistance level, with trading volume reportedly 207% above its average, according to CoinDesk. Sellers did push back near $1.16, leading to a test of whether the breakout can establish lasting support.
9 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
U.S. Wallets Gamble $571 Million on Polymarket Despite Regulatory Ban
According to CoinDesk, U.S.-linked wallets traded about $571 million in political contracts on Polymarket over the past year, surpassing any other country despite the platform's ban on serving U.S. users. The data indicates a preference for betting on geopolitical events and foreign conflicts that regulated U.S. venues do not typically offer.
23 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Bitcoin Surpasses $63,000 as Crypto Market Rebounds
Bitcoin reaches above $63,000 for the first time in two weeks, marking a reversal of losses from late June, according to CoinDesk. XRP also rises significantly, indicating a broader recovery in the cryptocurrency market amid a supportive economic backdrop.
2 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
XRP Surges 8% as Historical Holder Losses Suggest Contrarian Opportunity
XRP has increased by 8% as on-chain data indicates that holders are experiencing unprecedented unrealized losses, according to CoinDesk. Analytics firm Santiment notes that this capitulation phase might present a valuable entry point for new buyers despite potential market volatility.
2 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Bitcoin Requires Over $1 Trillion for Next Bull Run, Analysts Suggest
Analysts indicate that Bitcoin's next major price rally could necessitate more than $1 trillion in fresh institutional capital, as highlighted by CoinDesk. The current cycle, fueled by approximately $697 billion, has generated only a 689% gain, a significant drop compared to earlier cycles that saw much higher returns with less investment.
2 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Trump Defends $1.4 Billion Crypto Earnings Amid Criticism
President Donald Trump stated in a CNBC interview that there is 'nothing wrong' with the $1.4 billion he reportedly earned from crypto ventures in 2025, according to CoinDesk. He emphasized that his income is legal and that the U.S. should lead in digital assets, despite critics suggesting he profits from while regulating the industry.
3 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Bitcoin Whales Accumulate $16.7 Billion in BTC Amid ETF Outflows
Bitcoin whales purchased over 270,000 BTC, amounting to $16.7 billion, in a two-week period, according to CoinDesk. This comes as U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced record outflows totaling $4.06 billion in June, marking the worst month since their launch.
3 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Bitcoin Held at a Loss Surpasses Profitable Holdings
More bitcoin is now held at a loss than at a profit, marking a significant milestone, according to CoinDesk. This shift reflects a broader correction, with approximately 10.83 million BTC held at a loss compared to 9.22 million profitable BTC.
3 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
XRP Tests Resistance Near $1.10 Amid Positive Market Signals
XRP is nearing resistance at $1.10 as buyers maintain momentum after a recent sell-off, according to CoinDesk. With wallet creation and social sentiment rising, market participants are monitoring if XRP can sustain a breakout above this level.
3 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Ether and Solana Extend Gains as Bitcoin Approaches $62,000
Ether and Solana significantly contribute to a broader crypto rally, with Bitcoin nearing $62,000, as reported by CoinDesk. The market experiences a short squeeze, leading to $281 million in liquidations of bearish positions, contributing to Ether's 9.7% weekly gain and Solana's strong 18.6% increase.
3 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
K Wave Media Exits Bitcoin Investment to Focus on AI
K Wave Media, a Nasdaq-listed Korean media firm, has liquidated its entire bitcoin holdings and pivoted to AI infrastructure, as reported by CoinDesk. The company's comeback strategy includes plans to raise $250 million to fund AI projects after facing challenges to maintain its Nasdaq listing due to falling share prices and compliance issues.
4 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Bitcoin Exceeds $61,000 Following Federal Reserve Chair's Comments
Bitcoin rises over 4% to trade above $61,000 after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh indicates easing inflation risks, according to CoinDesk. This surge contrasts sharply with a decline in tech stocks, particularly in South Korea, as concerns about AI chip demand grow.
4 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Solana Implements Onchain Governance with Entry Fee of 100,000 SOL
Solana introduces a formal onchain governance system through Solana Governance Proposals, as reported by CoinDesk. This system allows validators and stakers to influence the network's direction, requiring at least 100,000 SOL staked to propose changes and needing a supermajority vote for approval.
4 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
XRP Shows Signs of Accumulation Amid Rising Whale Activity
XRP demonstrates accumulation above the $1.00 mark, with whale activity increasing and new wallet creations reaching a three-month high, according to CoinDesk. However, the token must reclaim the $1.10 level for a more convincing recovery to take place.
4 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Bitcoin Surpasses $60,000 as Solana and Ether See Gains
Bitcoin rises above $60,000 following remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh about easing inflation risks, providing a boost to the crypto market, according to CoinDesk. Solana leads the major cryptocurrencies with a 4% daily increase and a 16% rise over the past week, while other cryptocurrencies remain mixed amid a selloff in semiconductor stocks.
4 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
