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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Markets

OKEx Exchange Says Crypto Withdrawals to Restart by Next Friday

"The private key holder has now returned to his normal business functions," the exchange said in a notice Thursday.

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Tech

30 Japan Firms to Collaborate on Private Digital Yen: Reuters

A group of Japanese companies plans to develop and test a private digital currency that would work alongside cash.

Tokyo

Policy

Dutch Crypto Exchange Adds Extra Verification Measures Citing 'Disproportionate' Central Bank Requirements

The exchange said it must now ask users for extra information such as the purpose of bitcoin purchases.

The Dutch central bank building in Amsterdam.

Markets

Crypto Exchange Liquid Says User Data Possibly Exposed in Security Breach

The exchange said customer funds are safe.

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Policy

Alleged Promoter of BitConnect Crypto Scam Charged in Australia

The accused faces a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.

Sydney, Australia

Finance

Airbnb's IPO Prospectus Says Firm May Consider Crypto and Blockchain

The prospectus for Airbnb's IPO says its "future success" will depend on the rentals firm adapting to technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Airbnb

Finance

Galaxy Digital Gets Initial Approval for New Bitcoin Fund in Canada

The CI Galaxy Bitcoin Fund has had a preliminary prospectus approved by Canadian securities regulators for an initial public offering.

Michael Novogratz, founder, CEO and chairman of Galaxy Digital

Markets

Binance Discontinues UK Pound Stablecoin Calling It Just an 'Experiment'

The exchange is discontinuing its own BGBP stablecoin, an "experiment" that obviously wasn't a success.

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Finance

Galaxy Digital Makes Twin Acquisitions in Bid to Strengthen Institutional Appeal

The cryptocurrency merchant bank has acquired a lending firm and a trading company as it seeks to become the "go to" platform for institutional access to digital assets, the firm said Friday.

Michael Novogratz of Galaxy Digital

Markets

Bitcoin Rally Falters as Price Drops Below $16K

The cryptocurrency dropped as low as $15,750, having hit highs over $16,300 in the Asian trading hours.

Bitcoin prices for 24 hours, Saturday Nov. 14