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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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Ant Unveils Blockchain Product as Group Approved for World's Biggest IPO
As Jack Ma's Ant Group gets Hong Kong approval for its $30 billion IPO, it has rolled out a blockchain platform aimed at protecting users' copyrights.
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By Daniel Palmer
Oct 22, 2020 at 10:48 a.m. UTC
Oct 22, 2020
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Raiffeisen Bank Bringing Blockchain Interoperability to Its Stablecoin Project
Raiffeisen's stablecoin project is becoming blockchain-agnostic, adding interoperability tech from Bitpanda and the ​Technical University of Vienna.
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By Daniel Palmer
Oct 22, 2020 at 10:02 a.m. UTC
Oct 22, 2020
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UK-Listed Firm Mode Putting Up to 10% of Cash Reserves Into Bitcoin
Mode said it's the first U.K.-listed firm to invest in bitcoin as part of its treasury management strategy.
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By Daniel Palmer
Oct 21, 2020 at 8:22 a.m. UTC
Oct 21, 2020
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Charity Turns Down Bitcoin Donation From Darkside Hackers
Hackers who handed out cryptocurrency donations to charities are having a hard time in their bid to "make the world a better place."
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By Daniel Palmer
Oct 20, 2020 at 12:48 p.m. UTC
Oct 20, 2020
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Japan's LINE Launches CBDC Development Platform: Report
LINE reportedly said it has several "major" Asian nations in discussions over using the CBDC platform.
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By Daniel Palmer
Oct 20, 2020 at 10:25 a.m. UTC
Oct 20, 2020
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Australia
Blockchain-Based Trading System Steps Closer to ASX Access
The National Stock Exchange of Australia is now in talks with Australia's securities regulator to finalize access for its DLT system to ASX Clear, it said.
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By Daniel Palmer
Oct 20, 2020 at 9:20 a.m. UTC
Oct 20, 2020
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Binance Jersey Is Shutting Down
Accounts will cease to be accessible sometime in late November, the exchange said.
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By Daniel Palmer
Oct 19, 2020 at 1:26 p.m. UTC
Oct 19, 2020
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First Users Not Impressed by China's Digital Yuan: Report
A recent giveaway of China's in-testing central bank digital currency has reportedly left recipients wondering why they should change from existing solutions like Alipay.
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By Daniel Palmer
Oct 19, 2020 at 10:36 a.m. UTC
Oct 19, 2020
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Luno Exchange Launches Interest-Earning Bitcoin Wallet
Users of Luno's new bitcoin "savings wallet" can earn up to 4% interest per year, the exchange said.
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By Daniel Palmer
Oct 19, 2020 at 9:45 a.m. UTC
Oct 19, 2020
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OKEx Founder 'Star' Xu Held in Police Custody: Report
Caixin sources said Mingxing "Star" Xu had been taken by police at least a week ago and hasn't been seen since.
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By Daniel Palmer
Oct 16, 2020 at 10:16 a.m. UTC
Oct 16, 2020
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