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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Finance

Blockchain Arbitration Firm Proof of Trust Plans London Stock Exchange Listing

The company has said it plans to list on the London Stock Exchange's main market.

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Policy

Liquid Exchange Cancels Sale of Telegram's Gram Tokens

With the SEC lawsuit holding up the launch of Telegram's TON network, the Japan-based exchange has cancelled its sale of gram tokens and refunded investors.

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Policy

Bithumb Exchange Fighting Back Against 'Groundless' $69M Tax Bill

The South Korea-based exchange is fighting a move by the country's tax authority to withhold over $69 million in tax on foreign cryptocurrency transactions.

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Finance

Binance's Fiat-Gateway Partner Banxa Raises $2M in Series A Round

Digital banking infrastructure provider Banxa has raised $2 million soon after partnering with Binance.

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Policy

UN Warns Against Attending North Korean Crypto Conference Next Month

The United Nations says attending North Korea's cryptocurrency conference in February would likely be a violation of sanctions.

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Markets

Bitwise Withdraws Bitcoin ETF Application With the SEC

Bitwise's bitcoin ETF has been pulled, but the firm said it plans to refile at a later date.

Bitwise CIO Matthew Hougan

Finance

Binance to Launch Korean Support Center Following Investment in Local Startup

Binance has made its first direct investment in a South Korean startup as part of a deal to launch a support center in the country.

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao

Finance

Asian Conglomerates Lead $31M Round for Blockchain Remittance Firm Lightnet

Lightnet, the company behind the Velo Protocol, has just raised $31.2 million from some of Asia's biggest firms.

Bangkok, Thailand

Policy

Japan's Financial Watchdog to Set Low Leverage Cap for Crypto Margin Traders: Report

Japan's top financial regulator reportedly plans to reduce the risk to crypto margin traders by cutting the maximum allowed leverage.

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Markets

Cobinhood Announces Shutdown, Claims It Will Audit User Accounts

Troubled crypto exchange Cobinhood has announced it is shutting down – but just temporarily, it seems.

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