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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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Exchanges
Dutch Crypto Exchange Adds Extra Verification Measures Citing 'Disproportionate' Central Bank Requirements
The exchange said it must now ask users for extra information such as the purpose of bitcoin purchases.
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By Daniel Palmer
Nov 18, 2020 at 2:10 p.m. UTC
Nov 18, 2020
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Markets
Exchanges
Crypto Exchange Liquid Says User Data Possibly Exposed in Security Breach
The exchange said customer funds are safe.
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By Daniel Palmer
Nov 18, 2020 at 10:13 a.m. UTC
Nov 18, 2020
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Policy
Crime
Alleged Promoter of BitConnect Crypto Scam Charged in Australia
The accused faces a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.
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By Daniel Palmer
Nov 18, 2020 at 9:33 a.m. UTC
Nov 18, 2020
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Airbnb's IPO Prospectus Says Firm May Consider Crypto and Blockchain
The prospectus for Airbnb's IPO says its "future success" will depend on the rentals firm adapting to technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrency.
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By Daniel Palmer
Nov 17, 2020 at 2:54 p.m. UTC
Nov 17, 2020
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Finance
Canada
Galaxy Digital Gets Initial Approval for New Bitcoin Fund in Canada
The CI Galaxy Bitcoin Fund has had a preliminary prospectus approved by Canadian securities regulators for an initial public offering.
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By Daniel Palmer
Nov 17, 2020 at 11:26 a.m. UTC
Nov 17, 2020
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Markets
Exchanges
Binance Discontinues UK Pound Stablecoin Calling It Just an 'Experiment'
The exchange is discontinuing its own BGBP stablecoin, an "experiment" that obviously wasn't a success.
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By Daniel Palmer
Nov 16, 2020 at 3:54 p.m. UTC
Nov 16, 2020
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Finance
Acquisitions
Galaxy Digital Makes Twin Acquisitions in Bid to Strengthen Institutional Appeal
The cryptocurrency merchant bank has acquired a lending firm and a trading company as it seeks to become the "go to" platform for institutional access to digital assets, the f...
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By Daniel Palmer
Nov 14, 2020 at 1:24 p.m. UTC
Nov 14, 2020
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Markets
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Rally Falters as Price Drops Below $16K
The cryptocurrency dropped as low as $15,750, having hit highs over $16,300 in the Asian trading hours.
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By Daniel Palmer
Nov 14, 2020 at 10:24 a.m. UTC
Nov 14, 2020
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Markets
Payments
From PayPal to Libra: Big Tech Has Forced Central Banks to Wake Up to CBDCs, Says Benoit Coeure
Libra was the final wake-up call for central banks that prompted serious consideration of digital currency issuances, according to the head of the BIS Innovation Hub.
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By Daniel Palmer
Nov 13, 2020 at 2:34 p.m. UTC
Nov 13, 2020
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Payments
US Company Now Lets Travelers Pay for Passports With Bitcoin
Payments for passport renewals and name changes are being processed by Coinbase Commerce.
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By Daniel Palmer
Nov 13, 2020 at 12:22 p.m. UTC
Nov 13, 2020
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