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Jamie Crawley

Jamie Crawley

Jamie joined CoinDesk as a news reporter in February 2021 after writing widely about crypto and blockchain for two years in other roles. Away from crypto, Jamie is a keen runner and fan of all things sport. He holds small amounts of BTC, ETH, ADA and LTC.

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South Africa's Regulatory Uncertainty Driving Away Crypto Startups: Report
A looming regulatory clampdown following a major Ponzi scheme's collapse is already prompting some exchanges to flee abroad.
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By Jamie Crawley
Mar 11, 2021 at 1:43 p.m. UTC
Mar 11, 2021
South AfricaRegulationCoinFlash
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Policy
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Former Mt. Gox CEO Claims Rehabilitation Plan Better for Creditors Than Class Lawsuit
Mark Karpeles was pushing back at a motion for class certification in a lawsuit brought by a former Mt. Gox user.
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By Jamie Crawley
Mar 11, 2021 at 11:55 a.m. UTC
Mar 11, 2021
Mark KarpelesLawsuitsMt. Gox
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Markets
Daos
Wyoming Bill to Recognize DAOs as Companies Approved by Senate Committee
The bill now proceeds to a vote in the Wyoming House of Representatives.
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By Jamie Crawley
Mar 10, 2021 at 6:02 p.m. UTC
Mar 10, 2021
DAOsLegislationWyoming
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Tech
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South Korea's Shinhan Bank Builds Pilot Platform for Central Bank Digital Currency
The Seoul-based bank built the blockchain-based platform in preparation for a role as intermediary should a digital won be launched.
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By Jamie Crawley
Mar 10, 2021 at 3:44 p.m. UTC
Mar 10, 2021
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Policy
Legal
CryptoKitties Developer Dapper Labs Blocks Token Project From Using 'Flow' Name
Flow is also the name of Dapper Labs' blockchain.
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By Jamie Crawley
Mar 10, 2021 at 12:47 p.m. UTC
Mar 10, 2021
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Policy
Bankruptcy
Bankrupt Crypto Lending Platform Cred Had UK Fugitive in Charge of Funds
James Alexander was employed as the CCO of Cred, a crypto lender that filed for bankruptcy in November.
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By Jamie Crawley
Mar 10, 2021 at 11:06 a.m. UTC
Mar 10, 2021
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Markets
Investment
BlockTower Capital Launches $25M Fund to Invest in DeFi Projects
The fund will facilitate investment in a wider range of longer term, more illiquid assets, Axios reported March 4.
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By Jamie Crawley
Mar 9, 2021 at 5:44 p.m. UTC
Mar 9, 2021
InvestmentBlockTower CapitalDeFi
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Finance
Sports
Muhammad Ali NFT Minted 50 Years After 'Fight of the Century' With Joe Frazier
"The Ali Collection" is designed to commemorate the boxer's life and legacy as the sports world reflects on the anniversary of a historic fight.
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By Jamie Crawley
Mar 9, 2021 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
Mar 9, 2021
SportsNFTsCollectibles
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Nfts
Taco Bell Just Sold a Collection of 5 Fast-Food-Themed NFTs
Proceeds from the sale of the digital collectibles will go to the Taco Bell Foundation.
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By Jamie Crawley
Mar 9, 2021 at 2:27 p.m. UTC
Mar 9, 2021
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Tech
Ethereum
DODO DEX Drained of $3.8M in DeFi Exploit
The decentralized finance platform said it expects $1.88 million of the stolen funds to be returned.
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By Jamie Crawley
Mar 9, 2021 at 2:11 p.m. UTC
Mar 9, 2021
EthereumDeFiDEXsBinance Smart ChainExploits