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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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DC Blockchain Hearing Sees Call for Congressional Commission
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology seemed excited about blockchain's applications after Wednesday's hearing.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 14, 2018 at 9:20 p.m. UTC
Feb 14, 2018
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Law
What to Expect When Congress Talks Blockchain
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology will oversee a hearing on blockchain applications on Valentine's Day.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 13, 2018 at 11:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 13, 2018
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Arizona Law Would Define When ICOs Are Securities
Two new bills introduced to the Arizona legislature would create legal definitions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain if passed.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 13, 2018 at 9:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 13, 2018
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Mining
Salon Offers Readers Choice Between Ads and Mining Monero
Salon announced this week that it would allow users to run a cryptominer instead of viewing ads as part of its revenue-generating efforts.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 13, 2018 at 8:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 13, 2018
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Europe
Regulate Bitcoin? 'Not The ECB's Responsibility,' Says Mario Draghi
Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, has said it's not his institution's job to regulate cryptocurrencies.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 13, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 13, 2018
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CFTC Tech Advisors to Talk Crypto, Blockchain This Week
The first two panels in Wednesday's CFTC Technology Advisory Committee meeting will discuss blockchain and crypto-related matters, respectively.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 13, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 13, 2018
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Fraud
BitConnect Lawsuits Are Piling Up In Florida
Another lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed in Florida against BitConnect.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 12, 2018 at 9:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 12, 2018
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Bitcoin mining
Bitfury-Backed Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Prepares to Go Public
Hut 8, two months after announcing its partnership with Bitfury, is preparing to be listed on the TSX Venture Exchange prior to expanding mining ops.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 12, 2018 at 7:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 12, 2018
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UAE Remittance Firm Partners With DLT Startup Ripple
A remittance firm based in Abu Dhabi has inked a new partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple. 
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 12, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 12, 2018
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3 EU Watchdogs Warn Over 'High Risks' of Crypto Investment
The three European Supervisory Authorities have released a warning on the risks involved with investing in cryptocurrencies.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 12, 2018 at 4:10 p.m. UTC
Feb 12, 2018
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