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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Catalonia to Build DLT-Based Identity Platform for Citizens

Catalonia will develop a decentralized identity platform aimed to give citizens control of their own data when interacting with online services.

Barcelona

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MIT Media Lab Director Joi Ito Steps Down Over Epstein Financing

The chief of MIT Media Lab, which runs a digital currency initiative, reportedly concealed funding from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

joi ito, mit

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Trump's Trade War May Be Driving Chinese Investors to Bitcoin

As the Chinese yuan falls in value due to the trade war with the U.S., there are signs that locals are increasingly moving funds into bitcoin.

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Messaging Giant LINE Wins Japan License for Crypto Exchange Business

LINE, provider of Japan's most popular messaging app, has just been approved for a cryptocurrency business license in the country.

Shutterstock

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New Head of China's Digital Currency Says It Beats Facebook Libra on Tech Features

The PBoC's new digital currency chief has said its upcoming digital yuan has features not offered by Facebook Libra.

yuan, china

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Cryptocurrency Has 'Long-Term Potential,' Says Apple Exec

Apple is "watching cryptocurrency," according to an executive at Apple Pay.

Apple store

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Thai Gang Member Arrested Over Alleged $16 Million Crypto Fraud

A Thai man has been arrested for alleged involvement in a crypto crime ring that fleeced investors for 500 million baht.

Thai police

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Ripple Hires Legal Expert Behind Token Taxonomy Act

Blockchain payments tech provider Ripple has hired a former political adviser to assist its advocacy efforts with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Capitol

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Custody Provider Legacy Trust Launches Crypto Pension Plan

Cryptocurrency custody provider Legacy Trust is launching one of the first digital assets-based pension plans.

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Wallet Giant Blockchain Raising $50 Million Crypto Fund: Report

Crypto wallet and data provider Blockchain is raising a VC fund to invest in industry startups and cryptocurrencies, according to a report.

Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith