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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ING's Chief Economist Predicts Central Bank Digital Currencies in 2-3 Years

Dutch bank ING's chief economist has said Facebook's Libra is pressuring central banks to launch their own digital currencies, and soon.

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Facebook-Led Libra Could Be Boon to UN, Says Crypto Project's Chief

The head of the Libra Association has argued that the Facebook-led cryptocurrency could help the U.N. achieve its sustainable development goals.

UN headquarters Geneva

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Binance Helped UK Police Investigate Criminal Involved in $50 Million Fraud

The exchange said it helped British police bust a cybercriminal who sold phishing tools that resulted in the theft of millions of pounds.

UK Metropolitan police

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'No Argument' for Replacing Dollar's Global Role With Crypto: Ex-Fed Official

The ex-official pushed back at a suggestion from the chief of the Bank of England that a Libra-like crypto should replace USD in global markets.

Simon Potter ex-NY Fed official

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Coinbase Now Supports Stellar and Chainlink Cryptocurrencies in New York

The exchange has announced that New York residents now have access to two cryptos launched for other jurisdictions months ago.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg Appears to Put Libra Launch Date in Doubt

In an interview, Mark Zuckerberg suggested that it might be a while before the Libra cryptocurrency actually gets its launch.

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Daimler Carries Out First Transaction on Marco Polo Blockchain Trade Network

Automaker Daimler has carried out its first commercial transaction on the blockchain-based Marco Polo trade finance network.

Mercedes car

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Crypto Finance Firm Circle Puts Research Offering on Hold

Cryptocurrency finance startup Circle has stopped its line of research reports saying it needs to reconsider the offering.

Jeremy Allaire, Circle (CoinDesk archives)

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Token Tech firm Securitize Raises $14 Million from Santander, MUFG

The SEC-regulated firm raised $14 million from notable investors across traditional and blockchain finance.

Securitize co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo

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Tencent, Fidelity Back $20 Million Round for Blockchain Firm Everledger

Blockchain provenance startup Everledger has raised $20 million in a Series A round led by internet giant Tencent.

Everledger CEO Leanne Kemp image via CoinDesk archives