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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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But Why? Crypto Looks for Answers As Facebook Eases Ad Ban
Facebook recently announced they would lift a ban on crypto advertisements causing widespread speculation on social media over potential next steps.
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By Christine Kim
Jun 27, 2018 at 9:35 p.m. UTC
Jun 27, 2018
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FOMO for Dogecon: What You Missed At the Gathering of the 'Shibes'
Dogecon, a conference about "the social layer of crypto culture", took place last weekend and people on social media have only good things to say.
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By Christine Kim
Jun 27, 2018 at 4:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 27, 2018
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Korea's Exchange Hacks: What the Country's Crypto Scene Is Saying
Koreans have been up in arms on social media ever since two popular South Korean crypto exchanges were hacked only weeks a part from each other.
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By Christine Kim
Jun 26, 2018 at 5:35 p.m. UTC
Jun 26, 2018
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21e800: Bitcoin, Satoshi and the Mystery Twitter Is Obsessing Over
The hash value of bitcoin block 528249 unlocked on Tuesday has the crypto community in wonder about the potential hidden meaning behind "21e800".
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By Christine Kim
Jun 21, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 21, 2018
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Crypto Cries Foul In Wake of Tether's Dollar Token Report
Tether announced its tokens are fully-backed by real cash according to a third-party review but the crypto community doesn't seem convinced.
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By Christine Kim
Jun 20, 2018 at 9:55 p.m. UTC
Jun 20, 2018
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Tron Bought BitTorrent And Crypto Won't Stop Talking About It
The founder of a smaller cryptocurrency called Tron is acquiring BitTorrent for $120 million and social media is alight over the real reason "why."
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By Christine Kim
Jun 19, 2018 at 9:50 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2018
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Cold Reception? Crypto Critics Ignite After EOS Blockchain 'Freeze'
Over the weekend, transactions on the live EOS blockchain came to a complete – yet temporary – halt. 
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By Christine Kim
Jun 18, 2018 at 10:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 18, 2018
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Insurance
Insurance Group B3i Endorses R3's Corda Blockchain Platform
Blockchain insurance consortium B3i announced Monday it would use R3's Corda platform to develop its products.
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By Christine Kim
Jun 18, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 18, 2018
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Kurt Russell Is Going to Be in a Cryptocurrency Movie
One of America's most beloved Hollywood actors will be starring in a movie about cryptocurrencies. 
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By Christine Kim
Jun 15, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. UTC
Jun 15, 2018
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Sweden's Land Registry Demos Live Transaction on a Blockchain
Swedish Land Registry and Blockchain project have concluded their third phase of testing with a full demonstration.
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By Christine Kim
Jun 15, 2018 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
Jun 15, 2018
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