Daniel Palmer

Previously one of CoinDesk's longest-tenured contributors, and now one of our news editors, Daniel has authored over 750 stories for the site. When not writing or editing, he likes to make ceramics.

Daniel holds small amounts of BTC and ETH (See: Editorial Policy).

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Policy

UK Watchdog Eyes Extension of Money Laundering Risk Reporting to Crypto Firms

The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking to oblige more firms, including some working with cryptocurrency, to report how they manage the risks of financial crime.

City of London, UK

Markets

Over $1M in Ryuk Ransomware Bitcoin Was 'Cashed Out' on Binance: Report

Researchers reportedly traced bitcoin sent as payments to Ryuk ransomware controllers and found a good portion passed through Binance.

Binance Logo.

Policy

PBoC Says Digital Yuan Tests Focus on Small Transactions After Rumored Property Sale

The People's Bank of China has apparently played down rumors of a house sale settled with its in-the-works digital currency.

People's Bank of China's headquarters in Beijing

Policy

Crypto Derivatives Exchange BitMEX to Block Ontario Traders

The veteran cryptocurrency derivatives exchange is to block users in Ontario, apparently at the behest of the local securities regulator.

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes

Tech

China to Launch Major Expansion of Digital Currency Trials

China is said to be planning additional testing of its digital yuan across a number of developed regions including Hong Kong.

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Policy

CoolBitX and Elliptic Team Up to Offer Crypto Firms Compliance Tools

Elliptic and CoolBitX will provide a package of their respective solutions to crypto firms such as exchanges needing to stay in compliance with regulators.

Elliptic founder and CTO James Smith (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Wanted Wirecard Exec Said to Be Sheltered by Secret Service in Russia

Jan Marsalek, a former board member of Wirecard who is wanted over allegations of fraud, is reportedly being sheltered in Moscow by the biggest Russian secret service.

Moscow.

Finance

Jack Dorsey's Cash App Sponsors NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace

The NASCAR driver has a new sponsorship deal with Jack Dorsey's Cash App. His car will sport the bitcoin logo at race events.

Darrell "Bubba" Wallace, NASCAR driver (Grindstone Media Group/Shutterstock)

Finance

Crypto Investment App B21 Expands to India

The Gibraltar-based company said the move was prompted by rising consumer interest and trading volumes in the nation after a ban on banking services for cryptocurrency firms was lifted.

Bangalore: India's tech hub where B21 has an office (Snehit Photo/Shutterstock)

Finance

Crypto Trading Firm B2C2 Eyes Prime Brokerage Space With $30M Stake Sale to SBI

B2C2 wants to use its new partnership with SBI Holdings as a route to becoming a crypto prime broker.

B2C2 founder Max Boonen (CoinDesk archives)