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Daniel Palmer

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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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Mexico
Bank of Mexico Restricts Banks from Bitcoin Use, Reports Suggest
The Bank of Mexico has issued a warning on the use of digital currencies, but stopped short of regulation.
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By Daniel Palmer
Mar 12, 2014 at 7:32 p.m. UTC
Mar 12, 2014
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Economist Nouriel Roubini Slams Bitcoin, Calls it a ‘Ponzi Game’
The US economist has published a spate of heavily critical tweets aimed at bitcoin and its advocates.
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By Daniel Palmer
Mar 10, 2014 at 5:29 p.m. UTC
Mar 10, 2014
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Coinbase
The 6 Best Pro-Bitcoin Festivals of 2014
A host of music festivals around the world have awoken to the need for ticket payments in bitcoin.
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By Daniel Palmer
Mar 7, 2014 at 5:42 p.m. UTC
Mar 7, 2014
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'Shit Bitcoin Fanatics Say' Will Have You In Stitches
Developer and comedian Scott Rose takes a look at the funny side of bitcoin.
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By Daniel Palmer
Mar 6, 2014 at 3:41 p.m. UTC
Mar 6, 2014
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London's First Bitcoin ATM Launches in Trendy Shoreditch Bar
The first bitcoin ATM in the UK capital has opened for business in a trendy, art co-op cafe.
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By Daniel Palmer
Mar 4, 2014 at 6:12 p.m. UTC
Mar 4, 2014
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Bitcoin ‘Shopping List’ Aims to Raise High Street Awareness
A new survey reveals that low awareness of bitcoin’s advantages is rife. Can a price index in BTC help?
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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 28, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2014
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Cyprus
Bitcoin is Legal, Says Central Bank of Cyprus
Despite disapproving of digital currencies, the Cypriot bank says it can only warn of the risks of using bitcoin.
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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 26, 2014 at 3:05 p.m. UTC
Feb 26, 2014
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Coinbase
Bitcoin Alliance of Canada to Host Bitcoin Expo in Toronto
Bitcoin Expo 2014 is to take place in April and will feature 50+ speakers from across the bitcoin spectrum.
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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 26, 2014 at 2:07 p.m. UTC
Feb 26, 2014
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Uae
Dubai Pizzeria Becomes First Merchant in the UAE to Accept Bitcoin
The Pizza Guys in Dubai is one of the first merchants to accept digital currency in the Middle East.
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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 19, 2014 at 11:24 a.m. UTC
Feb 19, 2014
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Coffee
Trade Starbucks Vouchers for Bitcoin on Unofficial Exchange
A new website, Card for Coin, lets users exchange their Starbucks vouchers for bitcoin.
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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 2, 2014 at 4:13 p.m. UTC
Feb 2, 2014
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