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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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Steven Seagal Settles Token-Touting Charges With SEC Over 2018 ICO
Martial artist and actor Steven Seagal was charged with not declaring payments related to his promotion of a token launched by Bitcoiin2Gen.
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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 27, 2020 at 2:51 p.m. UTC
Feb 27, 2020
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Policy
Crime
Crypto Investor's Case Against AT&T Over $24M SIM Hack Can Proceed, Judge Rules
AT&T's motion to dismiss Michael Terpin's case was largely dismissed by a California court on Monday.
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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 26, 2020 at 11:54 a.m. UTC
Feb 26, 2020
CrimeMichael TerpinAT&TCourt CasesSIM Swapping
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Tax
New Zealand Plans to Drop 'Unfavorable' Sales Tax Treatment of Cryptocurrencies
New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department is considering how best to change its tax regimen so cryptocurrencies aren't at a disadvantage.
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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 25, 2020 at 12:41 p.m. UTC
Feb 25, 2020
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Markets
Exchanges
Binance Now Supports Deposits and Withdrawals in Hong-Kong Dollars
The exchange has opened a fiat gateway for Hong Kong dollars, serving a jurisdiction in which banking services for crypto firms are notoriously tough to find.
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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 24, 2020 at 10:46 a.m. UTC
Feb 24, 2020
ExchangesPaymentsHong KongBinance
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Markets
Education
New 'Simpsons' Episode Features Jim Parsons Giving a Crypto Explainer for the Masses
The latest episode of "The Simpsons" breaks down the complex world of cryptocurrencies, with some success.
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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 24, 2020 at 9:36 a.m. UTC
Feb 24, 2020
EducationTVBitcoinThe Simpsons
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Finance
Sport
Italian Soccer Giant Juventus Inks Deal for Ethereum-Based Player Collectibles
The top Italian soccer team is launching digital collectible "cards" of players via a partnership with blockchain-based game platform Sorare.
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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 20, 2020
SportSoccerGamesCrypto CollectiblesJuventusSorare
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Payments
Brazil's Central Bank to Launch Near-Instant Payments as a Response to Cryptocurrencies
The PIX payments system is coming to Brazil later this year, promising almost instant transfers for individuals and businesses.
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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 20, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. UTC
Feb 20, 2020
PaymentsBrazilCentral Banking
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Coinbase
Coinbase Becomes First 'Pure' Crypto Firm Approved as Visa Principal Member
The San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange will have the power to issue payment cards thanks to its new status.
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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 19, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Feb 19, 2020
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Germany
Boerse Stuttgart Subsidiary Launching Institutional Crypto Custody Services
Blocknox, a subsidiary of the second-largest German stock exchange, is expanding its crypto custody service to institutional players.
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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 18, 2020 at 12:10 p.m. UTC
Feb 18, 2020
GermanyStock ExchangesBoerse StuttgartCrypto Custody
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Bitcoin
Craig Wright Doubles Down on Satoshi Claim, Says Bitcoin Core Infringes His 'Database Rights'
The Australian entrepreneur who claims to be the inventor of bitcoin has suggested he might take legal action over claimed infringement of his intellectual property.
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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 17, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 17, 2020
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