Matt Yamamoto

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Matt Yamamoto is a research analyst for CoinDesk, focusing mainly on crypto companies and listed products. Prior to CoinDesk, Matt worked as a research analyst at The Block, an equity analyst at D.A. Davidson, and an associate contract bond underwriter at HCC Surety Group.

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Diginex: An Early-Stage Cryptocurrency Exchange With High Aspirations
Diginex’s operations and filings can give us deeper insights into the exchange industry, historically unknown to the public.
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Silvergate Bank: How Deep Is the Moat?
Silvergate Bank has pioneered financial services for crypto startups. But now it faces new rivals. Can it deepen its competitive moat?
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Bitcoin mining machines
Mining Firm Hut 8 Reports 28% Drop in Q2 Revenue Following Bitcoin Halving
Bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 reported a sharp drop in revenue. However, the rising value of the firm's BTC holdings helped it finish the quarter in the black.
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Why Debt Financing May Be a Double-Edged Sword for Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms
BitFarms used high-interest-rate debt with large balloon payments to expand operations. Now it may struggle to pay off its debt, according to CoinDesk Research.
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Why Miner Maker Ebang's US IPO Raises More Questions Than Answers
Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Ebang wants to raise $100 million through a U.S. IPO. But that could be a risky investment, CoinDesk Research's Matt Yamamoto reports.
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Coinmint, a crypto data center in upstate New York, is set to host a portion of new miners from Riot’s Oklahoma City facility. (Credit: Shutterstock)
Hut 8 Mining Revenue Continues Decline in Q1
Hut 8's Q1 2020 earnings fell, pulled lower by falling revenue, decreased EBITDA and increased collateral requirements.
Coinmint, a crypto data center in upstate New York, is set to host a portion of new miners from Riot’s Oklahoma City facility. (Credit: Shutterstock)
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Hut 8: The Struggles of One of Canada’s Largest Miners
CoinDesk Research presents an in-depth look into one of the largest publicly listed mining companies, Hut 8.
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