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

Southern Indian State to Launch Dedicated Blockchain Incubator

The Indian state of Telangana is to launch a dedicated blockchain incubator with assistance from top educational institutions.

Hyderabad, India

Tech

MIT Develops 'Spider' Tech to Enable More Efficient Off-Chain Crypto Transactions

The researchers say their new routing scheme can help avoid congestion on off-chain cryptocurrency networks.

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Finance

Financial Firm SBI Holdings to Offer XRP Cryptocurrency as Shareholders' Benefit

Japan's crypto-friendly financial firm SBI Holdings will give shareholders the option to receive the XRP cryptocurrency as a benefit.

SBI Holdings

Finance

TokenSoft Launches Wallet Allowing Investors to Self-Manage Security Tokens

The U.S.-regulated security token platform says its new wallet product makes managing tokens easier for less tech-savvy investors.

Tokensoft CEO Mason Borda

Policy

Japan Must Be Ready if Demand for Digital Yen 'Soars': Central Bank Official

Japan needs to keep researching a central bank digital currency, even if it won't launch one just yet, accord to the Bank of Japan's deputy governor.

bank of japan

Policy

UK Financial Service Provider to Coinbase, Bitstamp Awarded FCA Payments License

A company that provides payment services for cryptocurrency companies including Coinbase, Bitstamp and Galaxy Digital has been awarded a license by the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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Finance

Swiss Company Gets Green Light to Incorporate for a Blockchain IPO

In what's being called a first for Switzerland, a company has been allowed to incorporate for an IPO of tokenized shares on a blockchain.

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Markets

Alleged Crypto Ponzi OneCoin May Have Used Flood of Fake Reviews to Boost Ailing Image

The OneCoin cryptocurrency project – accused by authorities of being a Ponzi scheme – may have attempted to counter negative news by using "inauthentic" accounts to place favorable reviews on TrustPilot and Quora, according to new research.

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Finance

One of World's Richest Firms Joins Blockchain Trade Platform Vakt After $5M Investment

Oil-giant subsidiary Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures has made a $5 million investment in Vakt, a commodities post-trade processing platform built with blockchain tech.

North Sea oil rig. Credit: Shutterstock

Tech

Bad Actors Rent Hashing Power to Hit Bitcoin Gold With New 51% Attacks

The two attacks last Thursday saw over $87,000 in the cryptocurrency double spent.

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