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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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$8K Again? Bitcoin Is Up Nearly $2K from Today's Low
After a January correction which saw bitcoin shed $8,000, the world's largest cryptocurrency began making a comeback on Tuesday.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 6, 2018 at 9:38 p.m. UTC
Feb 6, 2018
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South Korea: North Korea Stole Millions From Crypto Exchanges Last Year
The South Korean National Intelligence Service claimed North Korea stole "billions of won" in cryptocurrencies last year.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 5, 2018 at 9:10 p.m. UTC
Feb 5, 2018
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Italian Crypto Businesses to Register Under Proposed New Rules
Italy has published a proposed set of cryptocurrency regulations that are designed to enforce EU anti-money laundering rules.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 5, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 5, 2018
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Report: Bank of America, JP Morgan Ban Credit Crypto Purchases
Two of Wall Street's biggest banks are reportedly taking steps to bar customers from using credit cards to purchase cryptocurrencies.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 2, 2018 at 10:55 p.m. UTC
Feb 2, 2018
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Santander to Roll Out Ripple-Powered App in 4 Countries
Santander UK is working with Ripple to allow customers to make international payments using a new mobile app.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 2, 2018 at 8:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 2, 2018
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Former Iced Tea Maker Cancels Purchase of Bitcoin Mining Rigs
Long Blockchain announced Friday that it was no longer pursuing a purchase of 1,000 AntMiners.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 2, 2018 at 5:45 p.m. UTC
Feb 2, 2018
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Copycat Twitter Accounts Seek to Scam Crypto Users
A new type of scam sees Twitter users copying cryptocurrency developers and companies and asking the public to send "donations."
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 2, 2018 at 4:10 p.m. UTC
Feb 2, 2018
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Bee Token ICO Stung by $1 Million Phishing Scam
Due to a phishing scam, investors in the Bee Token ICO have actually sent nearly $1 million to malicious actors instead.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 1, 2018 at 10:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 1, 2018
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UPS Might Be Making a Locker That Accepts Bitcoin
A new patent application filed by UPS indicates that bitcoin could be used as a payment system.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 1, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 1, 2018
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2-Month Low: Bitcoin Price Drops Below $9K
The price of bitcoin has fallen below $9,000 for the first time in two months, representing a decline of roughly 11% on the day.
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 1, 2018 at 5:22 p.m. UTC
Feb 1, 2018
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