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Christine Kim

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Christine is a research analyst for CoinDesk. She focusses on producing data-driven insights about the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Prior to her role as a research analyst, Christine was a tech reporter for CoinDesk mainly covering developments on the ethereum blockchain. Cryptocurrency holdings: None.

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Crime
DEA Agent: Speculators Are Using Bitcoin More Than Criminals
Criminals were behind 90 percent of all cryptocurrency transactions five years ago – not anymore according to a DEA agent.
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By Christine Kim
Aug 8, 2018 at 1:00 a.m. UTC
Aug 8, 2018
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Ukraine
Ukraine Election Official Launches Voting Trial Using NEM's Blockchain
A member of the Ukraine Central Election Commission is investigating the use of blockchain technology in elections with a local NEM Foundation group.
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By Christine Kim
Aug 7, 2018 at 7:20 p.m. UTC
Aug 7, 2018
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Etf
For Wall Street, Bitcoin ETF Decision Could Answer '$1 Billion' Question
CoinDesk talks to Wall Street analysts ahead of a decision that could find regulators approving the first exchange-traded fund for cryptocurrency.
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By Christine Kim
Aug 7, 2018 at 4:00 a.m. UTC
Aug 7, 2018
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Derivatives
Markets Tech Firm to Launch Crypto Derivatives Exchange
LevelTradingField is launching a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange with the help of the ethereum blockchain.
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By Christine Kim
Aug 6, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 6, 2018
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Payments
Wealth Manager Canaccord: Bitcoin ETF Approval More Likely in 2019
A long-awaited approval on a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) may not come until 2019.
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By Christine Kim
Aug 6, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 6, 2018
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Coinbase
Coinbase Taps Amazon Web Services Vet as Engineering VP
Coinbase has hired Amazon Web Services general manager Tim Wagner as its new vice president of engineering.
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By Nikhilesh DeChristine Kim
Aug 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 6, 2018
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Japan
Japanese Crypto Exchanges File to Form Self-Regulatory Organization
Sixteen Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges have applied to form a certified self-regulatory organization for the industry.
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By Christine Kim
Aug 6, 2018 at 5:35 p.m. UTC
Aug 6, 2018
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Bitcoin mining
Bitmain Confirms New Crypto Mining Facility in Texas
Bitcoin mining hardware giant Bitmain is officially setting up shop in Rockdale, Texas, and expects to launch mining operations early next year.
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By Christine KimNikhilesh De
Aug 6, 2018 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
Aug 6, 2018
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Etf
Crypto Really (Really) Wants a Bitcoin ETF
The crypto universe has spoken. They want an SEC-approved bitcoin ETF and they want it now.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 23, 2018
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Regulation
Malta Says Crypto Rules Aren't Yet In Force
The latest crypto laws passed on the island of Malta haven't quite taken effect just yet.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 20, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 20, 2018
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