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.

Social

Recent

South Korean crypto exchange Gdac was hacked for nearly $13 million on Sunday. (Shutterstock)
S. Korean Crypto Exchange Gdac Hacked for Nearly $13M
The exchange said hackers transferred the crypto assets from a hot wallet to an unidentified wallet.
South Korean crypto exchange Gdac was hacked for nearly $13 million on Sunday. (Shutterstock)
Do Kwon, April 2021  (Terra, modified by CoinDesk)
Do Kwon Arrested in Montenegro: Interior Minister
The suspect was detained at the Podgorica airport with falsified documents, said Filip Adzic.
Do Kwon, April 2021  (Terra, modified by CoinDesk)
ZRX/USDT's price chart (Highcharts.com)
0x's Token Surges 20% on Tx Relay Development Deal With Robinhood Wallet, Polygon
With the Tx Relay product, one digital wallet can be used across different blockchains.
ZRX/USDT's price chart (Highcharts.com)
Messari CEO Ryan Selkis (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
Crypto Analytics Firm Messari Cuts 15% of Workforce as Part of Restructuring
The crypto intelligence firm, which is led by Ryan Selkis, had closed a $35 million Series B fundraising round last year.
Messari CEO Ryan Selkis (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Naliwal (Polygon)
Polygon Labs Cuts 20% Workforce, Almost 100 Jobs
The firm said that the job cuts are part of its consolidation earlier this year.
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Naliwal (Polygon)
(Shutterstock)
Republicans Plan to Reintroduce Legislation to Prevent Crypto Restrictions in 401(k): Politico
The legislation will be introduced in the House by Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla), the report said.
(Shutterstock)
SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
SEC to Make It Harder for Hedge Funds to Work With Crypto Firms: Bloomberg
The rule change would make it harder for crypto firms to become "qualified custodians," according to the report.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Antoni Trenchev, co-founder of Nexo (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
Crypto Lender Nexo to Stop EIP for US Clients on April 1
Last month Nexo paid a $22.5 million fine to the SEC for failing to register the offer and sale of its Earned Interest Product.
Antoni Trenchev, co-founder of Nexo (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
(Unsplash)
Binance Will Allow Institutional Investors to Keep Collateral Off the Crypto Exchange
Institutional investors can post collateral from the cold wallets with Binance Custody, the crypto exchange said.
(Unsplash)
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek during a YouTube interview. (Crypto.com)
Crypto.com Cuts 20% Workforce as Firm Braces for Crypto Winter
The exchange is the latest among the major crypto firms to announce layoffs.
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek during a YouTube interview. (Crypto.com)