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).

Daniel Palmer

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Finance

Microsoft Updates Edge Browser to Protect Against Illicit Crypto Miners

Later versions of Microsoft's Edge can now be set to block downloads of malicious mining apps.

Microsoft

Markets

Major Crypto Exchanges Bitfinex and OKEx Hit by Service Denial Attacks

Both cryptocurrency exchanges have reported distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on their systems in the last 24 hours.

Network congestion is a common feature of price rallies and usually results in an increase in transaction fees.

Policy

Steven Seagal Settles Token-Touting Charges With SEC Over 2018 ICO

Martial artist and actor Steven Seagal was charged with not declaring payments related to his promotion of a token launched by Bitcoiin2Gen.

Steven Seagal. Credit Shutterstock

Policy

Crypto Investor's Case Against AT&T Over $24M SIM Hack Can Proceed, Judge Rules

AT&T's motion to dismiss Michael Terpin's case was largely dismissed by a California court on Monday.

sim, sim swap

Policy

New Zealand Plans to Drop 'Unfavorable' Sales Tax Treatment of Cryptocurrencies

New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department is considering how best to change its tax regimen so cryptocurrencies aren't at a disadvantage.

Wellington, New Zealand. Credit: Shutterstock

Markets

Binance Now Supports Deposits and Withdrawals in Hong-Kong Dollars

The exchange has opened a fiat gateway for Hong Kong dollars, serving a jurisdiction in which banking services for crypto firms are notoriously tough to find.

Hong Kong dollars

Markets

New 'Simpsons' Episode Features Jim Parsons Giving a Crypto Explainer for the Masses

The latest episode of "The Simpsons" breaks down the complex world of cryptocurrencies, with some success.

Jim Parsons explains cryptocurrency on The Simpsons. Credit: Fox

Finance

Italian Soccer Giant Juventus Inks Deal for Ethereum-Based Player Collectibles

The top Italian soccer team is launching digital collectible "cards" of players via a partnership with blockchain-based game platform Sorare.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus star

Policy

Brazil's Central Bank to Launch Near-Instant Payments as a Response to Cryptocurrencies

The PIX payments system is coming to Brazil later this year, promising almost instant transfers for individuals and businesses.

Central Bank of Brazil. Credit: Shutterstock/Alf Ribeiro

Finance

Coinbase Becomes First 'Pure' Crypto Firm Approved as Visa Principal Member

The San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange will have the power to issue payment cards thanks to its new status.

Coinbase Card. Image courtesy of the firm