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Nikhilesh De

Nikhilesh De

Nikhilesh De is CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation, covering regulators, lawmakers and institutions. When he's not reporting on digital assets and policy, he can be found admiring Amtrak or building LEGO trains. He owns < $50 in BTC and < $20 in ETH. He was named the Association of Cryptocurrency Journalists and Researchers' Journalist of the Year in 2020.

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Blockchain Startup Sun Exchange Raises $1.6 Million in New Seed Funding
Blockchain company Sun Exchange has raised $1.6 million in new seed funding from a group of early-stage investors and startup accelerators
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 19, 2017 at 9:45 p.m. UTC
Oct 19, 2017
NewsEnergySun ExchangeSolar PowerUse Cases &amp; Verticals
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Europe
Sweden's Government Sold Bitcoin Today At Above Market Rates
The Swedish Enforcement Agency concluded its week-long bitcoin auction, making nearly 50 percent more than the past market rate.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 19, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 19, 2017
EuropeNewsBitcoin SaleLegalKronofogdenEnforcement Agency
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions: Bitcoin on Dark Web 'Is a Big Problem'
U.S. Attorney General Jeffrey Sessions is concerned about the use of bitcoin by dark markets online.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 19, 2017 at 6:10 p.m. UTC
Oct 19, 2017
Silk RoadRegulationNewsAlphabayLegalJeff SessionsDianne FeinsteinUS &amp; Canada
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Bank of america
Bank of America Seeks Patent for Blockchain Processing System
New Bank of America patent filings hint it believes blockchain could one day assist its high-volume data processing objectives.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 19, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 19, 2017
Bank of AmericaBankingNewsPatentsUse Cases &amp; VerticalsBusiness News
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Nasdaq Awarded Patent for Blockchain Data Matching System
Nasdaq has been awarded a patent for a blockchain-based data matching system that could boost efficiency in clearing and settlement.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 18, 2017
NasdaqNewsPatentsCapital MarketsClearing and SettlementTechnology News
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Banking
Bank Consortium to Launch Joint Venture for Blockchain Trade Platform
A group of banks, now including Santander, is planning to create a business venture in Ireland for its in-development blockchain commerce platform.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 18, 2017
BankingNewsCapital MarketsBanco SantanderSupply ChainConsortiaDigital Trade ChainBusiness News
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Spain
'Red Lyra' No More: Bank Blockchain Group Rebrands
Alastria, formerly known as Red Lyra, is a Spanish blockchain consortium that has grown to more than 70 members since its launch in May.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 17, 2017 at 10:05 p.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2017
SpainSantanderBankingNewsConsortiumRed LyraAlastria
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UBS Tells Clients How to Place Bets on Blockchain Tech
A new report from UBS says that firms and early adopters should be considered by investors hoping to ride the "blockchain wave"
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 17, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2017
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Commodities
CME Explores Logging Trade Transactions on Blockchain System
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange has filed for two patents outlining a blockchain system that stores and automatically executes financial transactions.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 16, 2017
CommoditiesNewsPatentsDistributed Ledger TechnologyChicago Mercantile ExchangeTechnology News
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World bank
World Bank President: Everyone Is Excited About Blockchain
The president of the World Bank issued new statements about blockchain during an interview earlier this week.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 13, 2017 at 9:45 p.m. UTC
Oct 13, 2017
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