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Christine Kim

Christine Kim

Christine is a research analyst for CoinDesk. She focusses on producing data-driven insights about the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Prior to her role as a research analyst, Christine was a tech reporter for CoinDesk mainly covering developments on the ethereum blockchain. Cryptocurrency holdings: None.

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Report: Blockchain Spending to Hit Nearly $12 Billion By 2022
Spending on blockchain solutions is forecasted to increase annually at a growth rate of close to 75 percent through 2022, according to a new report.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 19, 2018 at 4:10 p.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2018
InvestmentReportsData AnalysisNewsBlockchain AdoptionRepublished
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Politics
Ex-Trump Advisor Steve Bannon Is Making a Cryptocurrency
Steve Bannon, former chief strategist to President Donald Trump, confirmed Wednesday that he is working on a cryptocurrency of his own.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 19, 2018 at 3:05 p.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2018
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US Congressman Calls for Ban on Crypto Buying and Mining
A U.S. congressman called for banning all U.S. residents from buying or mining cryptocurrencies during a hearing Wednesday.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 18, 2018 at 9:35 p.m. UTC
Jul 18, 2018
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CFTC Official to Congress: Don't Be 'Hasty' With Crypto Rules
LabCFTC director Daniel Gorfine advocated for thoughtful regulation of the cryptocurrency space in Congressional testimony Wednesday.
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By Nikhilesh DeChristine Kim
Jul 18, 2018 at 5:26 p.m. UTC
Jul 18, 2018
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Mining Malware Now a Bigger Threat Than Ransomware, Says Report
Illicit crypto-miners and ransomware have swapped places in popularity among cybercriminals, says a security firm.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 18, 2018 at 4:15 p.m. UTC
Jul 18, 2018
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Payments network
Mastercard Wins Patent for Speeding Up Crypto Payments
Mastercard is looking to improve crypto by designing a payments system that will link accounts holding both fiat currency and cryptocurrencies.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 17, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 17, 2018
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Investment
The CFA Exam Is Getting a Crypto Section Next Year
The Chartered Financial Analyst Program Exams are about to add topics on cryptocurrencies as examinable material for candidates in August 2019.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 17, 2018 at 2:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 17, 2018
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Markets
Regulation
Congress Is Now Holding Two Crypto Hearings This Wednesday
Congress is set to hold not one but two separate hearings related to cryptocurrencies on Wednesday.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 16, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 16, 2018
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The Kodak KashMiner's Flashy Debut Ends In Failure
The much-publicized partnership that would have resulted in digital media brand Kodak's name appearing on a series of bitcoin miners is no more.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 16, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 16, 2018
Bitcoin MiningBitcoinNewsLicensingKodakRepublishedTechnology News
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Crime
Court Approves Alleged Bitcoin Money Launder's Extradition to France
In a legal tug-of-war between France, Russia and the U.S., Greek courts have ruled in France's favour to take over custody of Alexander Vinnik.
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By Christine Kim
Jul 16, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 16, 2018
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