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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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Payments network
Mastercard Wins Patent for Speeding Up Crypto Payments
Mastercard is looking to improve crypto by designing a payments system that will link accounts holding both fiat currency and cryptocurrencies.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 17, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 17, 2018
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Investment
The CFA Exam Is Getting a Crypto Section Next Year
The Chartered Financial Analyst Program Exams are about to add topics on cryptocurrencies as examinable material for candidates in August 2019.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 17, 2018 at 2:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 17, 2018
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Regulation
Congress Is Now Holding Two Crypto Hearings This Wednesday
Congress is set to hold not one but two separate hearings related to cryptocurrencies on Wednesday.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 16, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 16, 2018
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Bitcoin mining
The Kodak KashMiner's Flashy Debut Ends In Failure
The much-publicized partnership that would have resulted in digital media brand Kodak's name appearing on a series of bitcoin miners is no more.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 16, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 16, 2018
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Crime
Court Approves Alleged Bitcoin Money Launder's Extradition to France
In a legal tug-of-war between France, Russia and the U.S., Greek courts have ruled in France's favour to take over custody of Alexander Vinnik.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 16, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 16, 2018
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Paypal
Peter Thiel, Bitmain Co-Founder Invest in EOS Developer Block.one
In a fresh round of funding, Block.one has added to its line-up of major investors PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel and bitcoin mining giant Bitmain.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 16, 2018 at 4:10 p.m. UTC
Jul 16, 2018
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Credit cards
American Express Thinks Blockchains Could Help Prove Payments
Credit card giant American Express may be looking into developing a new proof-of-payment (PoP) system based on blockchain technology.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 16, 2018 at 1:30 a.m. UTC
Jul 16, 2018
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Exchanges
Robinhood's Plan to Win the Crypto Exchange War? Kill Trading Fees
CEO of Robinhood Markets, Vlad Tenev, explains why he thinks fee-based cryptocurrency trading will soon become a relic of the past.
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By Marc HochsteinChristine Kim
Jul 13, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 13, 2018
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Congress
Lawmakers to Discuss If Crypto Is 'The Future of Money' Next Week
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee will host a crypto hearing focused on its use as a form of money next week.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 12, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 12, 2018
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Tether
Tether Hires Former Bank Analyst as Chief Compliance Officer
Tether, the company behind the dollar-tied USDT, has hired a chief compliance officer from the eighth-largest bank in North America.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 12, 2018 at 5:40 p.m. UTC
Jul 12, 2018
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