Forbes Digital Assets

I report on all things crypto and oversee the Forbes Crypto Confidential newsletter and the annual Forbes Blockchain 50 list which features billion-dollar leaders in distributed ledger technology. A Russia native, I am a graduate of NYU Abu Dhabi and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.

Nina Bambysheva

I write about digital assets trends and am a leading creator of the Forbes Digital Assets tools and functionality our viewers require. I support the generation of relevant, curated investor content using a variety of digital assets data. Apart from my responsibilities as Director of Data and Analytics, I write about crypto exchanges, top digital assets, crypto funds, and active trading. I've the good (or suspect) fortune of having a Wall Street analyst background, and have written on topics related to wealth management, retail brokerage, and digital assets. I'm also a McGraw-Hill author.

Javier Paz

Relative to other crypto exchanges, transparency and regulatory compliance were virtues for Bankman-Fried’s FTX.  Here’s a glimpse of the exchange’s operations, according to its own general counsel, as of August 2022.

Stripe, Deloitte, Sullivan & Cromwell Are Among 53 FTX Advisors, Vendors And Bankers Weathering Exchange’s Collapse

I’m an assistant editor at the Forbes Digital Assets team where I focus on cryptocurrency, NFTs, and blockchain technology. Originally from Peru, I graduated from New York University with a degree in Journalism and Comparative Literature, where I wrote my thesis on nonfungible tokens.

Maria Gracia Santillana Linares

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Mitchell Martin

For the first day this week, nothing terrible happened to depress the market.


Crypto Stabilizes, But Tether Spends Time Under $1 Peg

Maria Garcia Santillana Linares

FTX CEO takes to Twitter, says U.S. investors safe, holds tongue on Binance. 

Regrets? Bankman-Fried Has A Few

I am director of research for digital assets at Forbes. I was recently at Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States. Before joining Kraken I served as Chief Operating Officer at the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, a non-profit trade association dedicated to the comprehensive adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies across global markets. Before joining the WSBA, I was the Lead Associate within the Emerging Technologies practice at Spitzberg Partners, a boutique corporate advisory firm that advises leading firms across industries on blockchain technology. Previously I was Vice President/Lead Strategy Analyst at Citi FinTech, where I drove strategic and new business development initiatives for Citigroup’s Global Retail and Consumer Bank business across 20 countries. I also served five years as a Senior Intelligence Analyst at Booz Allen Hamilton supporting the U.S. Department of Defense. I have a B.S. in Business Administration from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University and a M.A. in International Affairs from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. Additionally, I am a Certified Information Privacy Professional (United States, Canada, and the European Union) and a Certified Information Privacy Technologist at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Steven Ehrlich

The controversial asset is once again facing a test of investor faith.

Tether Falls From Its $1 Peg Amid Market Turmoil

Bitcoin proxies weathered downward pressure from the FTX collapse but a failed rescue attempt could paint a different picture on Thursday   

Crypto Stocks Trade Down But Avoid Major Collapses On Volatile Day

The price of bitcoin is threatening to fall under $16,000 after news that Binance has decided to back away from its plans to acquire the collapsing exchange FTX.

Bitcoin Nosedives After Binance Bails On FTX

Many tokens that became crypto darlings because of their association with the 30-year old former wunderkind are now becoming market anchors.

SBF-Linked Tokens Lead Crypto Markets Downward 24 Hours After Shocking  Merger Announcement

Even though the company saw a 15% increase in year-over-year monthly unique paying users, Roblox still reported a loss.

Roblox Stock Sinks 20% As Q3 Earnings Miss Expectations

I report on how blockchain and cryptocurrencies are being adopted by enterprises and the broader business community. My coverage includes the use of cryptocurrencies and extends to non-cryptocurrency applications of blockchain in finance, supply chain management, digital identity and a number of other use cases. Previously, I was a staff reporter at blockchain news site, CoinDesk, where I covered the increasing willingness of enterprises to explore how blockchain could make their work more efficient and in some cases, unnecessary. I have been covering blockchain since 2011, been published in the New Yorker, and been nationally syndicated by American City Business Journals. My work has been published in Blockchain in Financial Markets and Beyond by Risk Books and I am regularly cited in industry research reports. Since 2009 I’ve run Literary Manhattan, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to showing Manhattan’s rich literary heritage.

I write about lunatics who believe they can make the world a better place, wanted criminals, and everything in-between. @Forbes #blockchain @LitManhattan

Michael del Castillo

“Hacker” Avraham Eisenberg made $100 million exploiting a “highly profitable trading strategy” on the Mango decentralized exchange. Now he’s out to do the same with the FTX fire sale.

$173 Million Tether Short Nearly Triple Original Following FTX-Binance Deal Collapse

The CEO of FTX famously got into crypto without knowing, or necessarily caring, what it was. Now that his empire is crumbling it is fair to wonder if the wunderkind will leave the digital-asset market for good.

Is This The End For Sam Bankman-Fried?

After three years and 50+ meetings, the project may not have any more legal clarity than when it started.

Crypto Project Polkadot’s Three-Year Engagement With The SEC Leaves It In Regulatory Limbo

Top-line pressure expected to show in Q3 results.

Roblox Sees 23% September Rise In Users, But They’re Spending Less

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has unsettled the crypto market with a Twitter campaign against rival FTX that appears to be a smokescreen for issues at the world’s largest digital-currency exchange.

CZ Throwing Stones At FTX Risks Shattering His Own Windows

MATIC benefits as corporate partnerships bolster use of the blockchain.

Polygon Defies Crypto Downturn, Token Up 40% Following Instagram Integration

Wait list web page reveals 1% spread, steep for crypto, on each transaction.


Fidelity Readies Retail Bitcoin, Ether Trades Without Commissions But With A Fee

Now that $200 billion of Ethereum value has successfully undergone one of the most complicated technical transitions in crypto history, institutions are reevaluating their blockchain strategy. But some key questions remain: Can the technology handle institutional demand and will institutions demand anything in the first place? Will DeFi be able to compete with CeFi for institutional activity? We’re here to find out.

Institutional Defi: Corporate Adoption In A Post-Merge World

Sam Bankman-Fried takes the stage of Forbes' Inaugural Iconoclast Summit alongside some of the most powerful investors in Wall Street today. Christine Moy, Michael Sonnenshein, Anthony Scaramucci  and Matthew Roszak will discuss how crypto asset investors move forward.

Forbes Iconoclast: Crypto Leaders Take The Stage With Investing Giants

The first companies on the internet gained a permanent advantage in Web1 is happening now in blockchain-enabled Web3.

Web3 Strategy: How Institutions Are Preparing to Capitalize

With the NFT market maturing, now is the time to get a better understanding and perspective of what the NFT market is about without the frenzy.
Join Forbes for a series of thoughtful conversations with industry leaders throughout the NFT ecosystem.

NFTs: Beyond The Hype

Part of the 2022 Forbes Under 30 Summit EMEA, this expert panel breaks down crypto hype: Liat Aaronson, Co-Founder, Horizen Labs; Lior Messika, Founder & Managing Partner, Eden Block; Natalie Salemink, Founder & CEO, Skadi Labs and Prismatic; Moderator: Isabel Togoh, Associate Editor, Forbes

My Money Don't Jiggle Jiggle: How Cryptocurrency and Blockchain are Changing Business and the World

Join Forbes Crypto Advisor editor Steve Ehrlich and Forbes Senior Editor Michael del Castillo on May 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET as they walk you through little-known strategies on how to gain exposure to crypto without owning the underlying assets.

How To Build A Crypto Portfolio Amid Market Turbulence

Digital Assets and Web3 projects are radically changing how we invest, strategize business models, and deploy products/services. It disrupts the thinking of institutional and professional investors, while global brands and entrepreneurs plan new products and services for both the physical and virtual worlds.

Forbes Digital Assets & Web3 Summit

Despite the pullback recently, 2021 has been a momentous year for crypto assets. But what's ahead for this revolutionary and intensely popular technology and asset class?

Crypto Outlook 2022: What You Need To Know

With the astonishing rise in the value of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets crypto investors and enthusiasts may have serious tax questions on their minds.

Crypto & Taxes: Are You In Compliance With The IRS?

With bitcoin's price now straddling $50,000, and institutional and individual investors staying bullish on the flagship crypto asset again, you may be wondering what's next for this burgeoning industry the rest of the year and beyond.

Bitcoin To $60,000? What To Expect The Rest Of 2021 And Beyond

Following Coinbase breaking records in the largest direct listing ever and the SEC approving the first Bitcoin ETFs, more investors are looking for exposure to crypto through stocks and exchange-traded products. But did you know that there are several other publicly traded companies that offer direct and indirect exposure to this exciting ground-breaking asset class?

How To Profit From Bitcoin And Other Crypto Assets Without Owning Them

With the crypto markets surging over the past year, taxes have probably been far removed from the minds of most investors. However, with the filing date approaching it is important for everyone to know how to correctly fill out their forms and avoid inadvertent errors. In fact, the IRS is paying closer attention than ever to the space, as evidenced by its choice to prominently place a question about crypto holdings on the very top of the first page of a 1040.

Webinar: Crypto-Assets And Taxes - What You Need To Know

Justin Sun’s Tron To Aid Holders Of 5 Cryptos On FTX

Crypto Exchanges, Trackers, And Wallets That List Bitcoin Alongside Other Cryptocurrencies Are Misleading And Predatory.

CME FedWatch Tool Shows 80% Odds Of 50 Basis Point Hike Following Mild US Inflation Report

‘They Trade Against Their Customers’—Sudden $200 Billion Bitcoin And Crypto Price Crash Sparks Serious FTX SEC Warning

‘Beware' Of Crypto Investing Or Risk Ending Up In Bankruptcy Court, SEC Chair Warns

Why Is Crypto Crashing? The FTX Saga Explained

‘Capital Controls Are Coming’—Ex-CEO Warns The Crypto ‘Horror Story’ Could Be Just Getting Started After Devastating FTT Price Crash Tanks Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana And Others

Stripe, Deloitte, Sullivan & Cromwell Are Among 53 FTX Advisors, Vendors And Bankers Weathering Exchange’s Collapse

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