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Omkar Godbole

Omkar Godbole

Omkar Godbole is a Co-Managing Editor on CoinDesk's Markets team based in Mumbai. Omkar previously worked at FXStreet and Mumbai-based brokerage house as FX analyst and holds a masters degree in Finance. Omkar holds small amounts of bitcoin, ether, BitTorrent, tron and dot.

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CME Looks to Take On Binance and Coinbase, Could Launch Spot Bitcoin Trading: Report
The CME is already the top bitcoin futures exchange by open interest, while the offshore, non-regulated Binance dominates the spot market.
A pedestrian passes a sign outside the building which houses the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
By Shaurya MalwaOmkar Godbole
May 16, 2024 at 7:04 a.m. UTC
May 16, 2024
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Bitcoin Has Best Day in 2 Months as Markets Anticipate a ‘Summer of Easing'
The net percent of global central banks cutting rates is increasing in a positive sign for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
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By Omkar Godbole
May 16, 2024 at 6:08 a.m. UTC
May 16, 2024
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BTC price, FMA May 15 2024 (CoinDesk)
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Approaches $63K Ahead of U.S. CPI Data
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 15, 2024.
BTC price, FMA May 15 2024 (CoinDesk)
By Jamie CrawleyOmkar Godbole
May 15, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2024
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BTC's price bounce. (CoinDesk)
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Bitcoin Nears $63K as Bulls Chew Through 'Taker Selling'
A taker order is placed by a trader who looks to execute the trade immediately at the going market price.
BTC's price bounce. (CoinDesk)
By Omkar Godbole
May 15, 2024 at 10:38 a.m. UTC
May 15, 2024
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Bitcoin Fee Crash Could Lead to Faster Miner Selling, Analysts Say
Bitcoin's mean transaction fee has reversed the post-halving Runes-led spike, squeezing miners' revenue.
Farm, miner. (rebcenter-moscow/Pixbay)
By Omkar Godbole
May 15, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. UTC
May 15, 2024
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BTC price, FMA May 14 2024 (CoinDesk)
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Dips Below $62K Ahead of U.S. Inflation Figures
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 14, 2024.
BTC price, FMA May 14 2024 (CoinDesk)
By Jamie CrawleyOmkar Godbole
May 14, 2024 at 12:01 p.m. UTC
May 14, 2024
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Bitcoin Market Activity Suggests Looming U.S. Inflation Data May Be Non-Event
The way bitcoin options are priced suggests Wednesday's CPI report, though pivotal, may do little to disturb the calm in the crypto market.
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By Omkar Godbole
May 14, 2024 at 10:34 a.m. UTC
May 14, 2024
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Paradigm Unveils 'Block Trading' Facility for MATIC, SOL, XRP Options
Crypto OTC liquidity network Paradigm on Monday announced a block trading facility for linear options tied to MATIC, SOL and XRP. Trades facilitated by Paradigm will be submit...
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By Omkar Godbole
May 14, 2024 at 5:38 a.m. UTC
May 14, 2024
BTC price, FMA May 13 2024 (CoinDesk)
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Fails to Hold $63K, May Remain Range-Bound
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 13, 2024.
BTC price, FMA May 13 2024 (CoinDesk)
By Jamie CrawleyOmkar Godbole
May 13, 2024 at 12:02 p.m. UTC
May 13, 2024
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Combined market cap of USDT, USDC, DAI with BTC's price and total crypto market cap. (TradingView/CoinDesk)
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Stablecoin Expansion Stalls Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
Wednesday's U.S. CPI data is expected to show the cost of living likely increased 3.4% over the year in April, a moderation from March's 3.5%.
Combined market cap of USDT, USDC, DAI with BTC's price and total crypto market cap. (TradingView/CoinDesk)
By Omkar Godbole
May 13, 2024 at 10:48 a.m. UTC
May 13, 2024
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