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Raj Patel

Crypto & Fintech Lead

Raj Patel has reported on digital assets and financial technology for 8 years, following the growth of blockchain infrastructure, stablecoins, and payment platforms since the 2017 crypto cycle. He holds a certificate in blockchain and digital currency from the University of Nicosia and has consulted for two fintech startups on regulatory compliance. He covers crypto market moves alongside the fintech products reshaping everyday payments.

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  • fintech
  • technology
Latest by Raj Patel
Iran's New Supreme Leader Vows Revenge for Predecessor's Killing

Iran's New Supreme Leader Vows Revenge for Predecessor's Killing

Jul 12, 2026

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed revenge for the killing of his father in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike, in his first public message since taking power. The statement heightens regional tensions and casts further doubt on a fragile truce with the U.S.