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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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Finance
Investment
Investment Giant AllianceBernstein Now Says Bitcoin Has Role in Investors' Portfolios
The research arm of the New York-based asset manager now recommends bitcoin as part of an investment portfolio.
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By Daniel Palmer
Nov 30, 2020 at 3:43 p.m. UTC
Nov 30, 2020
InvestmentBitcoinInvestment Firms
dollars, glass ball, crystal ball
Policy
Crime
Coronavirus-Induced Poverty Will Bring More Bitcoin Crime in 2021: Kaspersky Report
The cybersecurity specialist foresees a rise in crypto crime ahead in 2021 as the COVID-19 epidemic hits national economies.
dollars, glass ball, crystal ball
By Daniel Palmer
Nov 30, 2020 at 1:08 p.m. UTC
Nov 30, 2020
CrimeRansomwareKasperskyHacks
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Markets
Exchanges
Huobi-Branded Crypto Exchange Launches for Malaysian Market
Huobi Labuan said it's been licensed in Malaysia for a nine-month trial period of cryptocurrency spot and derivatives trading services.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
By Daniel Palmer
Nov 27, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 27, 2020
ExchangesMalaysiaHuobiCoinFlash
Chinese policeman
Markets
Crime
Chinese Authorities Have Seized a Massive $4B in Crypto From PlusToken Scam
Cryptocurrencies worth billions of dollars have been seized during the police crackdown on the PlusToken Ponzi scheme in China.
Chinese policeman
By Daniel Palmer
Nov 27, 2020 at 10:35 a.m. UTC
Nov 27, 2020
CrimeChinaPonzi SchemesPlusTokenCoinFlash
Chinese President Xi Jinping
Policy
China
China's Xi Asks ASEAN Nations to Join in Building of 'Digital Silk Road'
Xi Jinping pushed for digitally enhanced trade among Southeast Asian nations in a keynote at the China-ASEAN Expo on Friday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping
By Daniel Palmer
Nov 27, 2020 at 9:18 a.m. UTC
Nov 27, 2020
ChinaSoutheast AsiaTradeXi Jinping
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong
Finance
Coinbase
Coinbase Preemptively Rebuts Unpublished New York Times Expose
The letter pushes back at an unpublished article Coinbase says will allege Black employees had "negative experiences" while with the firm.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong
By Daniel Palmer
Nov 26, 2020 at 2:14 p.m. UTC
Nov 26, 2020
CoinbaseJournalismNew York Times
The Oxford and Cambridge boat race, 2018
Markets
Uk
Forget Boat Races, Oxford and Cambridge Students Are Competing at Crypto Trading
Students from both universities will take part in an algorithmic trading competition hosted by investor analytics firm APEX:E3.
The Oxford and Cambridge boat race, 2018
By Daniel Palmer
Nov 26, 2020 at 1:02 p.m. UTC
Nov 26, 2020
UKCompetitionsUniversitiesCrypto Trading
The do-it-all Swiss Army knife
Finance
Markets
Swiss Digital Asset Bank Sygnum Launches Blockchain Alternative to Stock Exchanges
The Swiss-licensed firm has launched a tokenization service and a trading platform offering, it says, real-time settlement.
The do-it-all Swiss Army knife
By Daniel Palmer
Nov 26, 2020 at 10:53 a.m. UTC
Nov 26, 2020
MarketsTokenizationSygnum Bank
John Ratcliffe, U.S. Director of National Intelligence
Policy
China
US Intelligence Chief Raises Concerns With SEC Over China's Crypto Dominance: Report
U.S. intelligence chief John Ratcliffe was reportedly seeking clearer regulation around digital currency.
John Ratcliffe, U.S. Director of National Intelligence
By Daniel Palmer
Nov 25, 2020 at 1:58 p.m. UTC
Nov 25, 2020
ChinaSECJay ClaytonDigital YuanOffice of the Director of National Intelligence
South Korean National Assembly building
Policy
Tax
South Korea May Delay Implementation of 20% Crypto Tax Till 2022
The National Assembly is pushing for a delay to the tax proposal to allow exchanges more time to prepare.
South Korean National Assembly building
By Daniel Palmer
Nov 25, 2020 at 11:25 a.m. UTC
Nov 25, 2020
TaxLawSouth KoreaCoinFlash