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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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Spanish Telco Telefonica Hints at Blockchain Role in Data Tracking
Telefonica has filed for a patent outlining a potential type of data transfer network that uses a blockchain to ensure reliability.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 13, 2017 at 9:15 a.m. UTC
Oct 13, 2017
SecurityNewsPatentsData SecurityTelefónicaTechnology News
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Exchanges
Nasdaq CEO: Exchange Is Staying Away from ICOs
Nasdaq's CEO says the exchange operator has no intention to work with initial coin offerings (ICOs).
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 12, 2017 at 11:30 p.m. UTC
Oct 12, 2017
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Europe
Slovenia's Prime Minister Lauds Nation as 'Blockchain-Friendly Destination'
Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar has charted an ambitious course for blockchain in the European country.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 12, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. UTC
Oct 12, 2017
EuropeSloveniaRegulationNewsMiro CerarSlovenia 2020Use Cases &amp; Verticals
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Investment
Financial Forecaster Gary Shilling Won't Invest In a 'Black Box' Like Bitcoin
Financial forecaster Gary Shilling has said in an interview that he does not understand bitcoin and has no plans to invest in it.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 11, 2017
InvestmentBitcoinNewsMarketsGary ShillingMarkets News
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Russia
Vladimir Putin: Cryptocurrency Poses 'Serious Risks'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said cryptocurrencies carry high risks as the government moves toward new regulations.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 10, 2017 at 7:45 p.m. UTC
Oct 10, 2017
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Australian University Tests Blockchain in Bid to Back Up Academic Credentials
The University of Melbourne is testing a new system for storing academic credential information on a blockchain.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 10, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 10, 2017
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Regulation
Abu Dhabi Markets Regulator Publishes ICO Guidance
The UAE's Abu Dhabi has released new guidelines for those looking to organize or participate in an initial coin offering (ICO).
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 10, 2017 at 4:45 p.m. UTC
Oct 10, 2017
RegulationNewsAbu DhabiICOsInitial Coin OfferingsFinancial Services Regulatory AuthorityFSRAABGMBusiness News
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Indian State Partners With Blockchain Startup for Land Registry Pilot
Andhra Pradesh is advancing its work with blockchain with a new pilot focused on land registry data.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 10, 2017 at 5:30 a.m. UTC
Oct 10, 2017
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Banks Back Syndicated Loan Market Built on Corda Distributed Ledger
A new syndicated loan marketplace backed by a group of major banks is set to be launched on top of R3's Corda distributed ledger platform.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 6, 2017 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 6, 2017
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Crime
Russia Blasts Decision to Extradite Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer
Russia isn't happy that an alleged bitcoin money launderer is being extradited to the US following a court decision in Greece.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 6, 2017 at 7:40 p.m. UTC
Oct 6, 2017
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