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Oliver Knight

Oliver Knight

Oliver Knight joined CoinDesk as a news reporter in April 2022. Before joining CoinDesk, Knight was the Chief Reporter at Coin Rivet for three years. Having graduated with a journalism degree from Birmingham City University, Knight went on to work at various sports publications before diving into the world of Bitcoin in 2014. He does not have any crypto holdings.

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Polygon
Fifth-Largest Holder of Polygon Tokens Is Little-Known Chinese Crypto Project
At least one observer says Avatar is a multilevel-marketing (MLM) scheme in which users generate significant rewards for every person they successfully refer.
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By Oliver Knight
Feb 13, 2023 at 11:41 a.m. UTC
Feb 13, 2023
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LocalBItcoins is sunsetting its exchange. (Johannes Plenio/Unsplash)
Finance
Localbitcoins
Bitcoin Exchange LocalBitcoins to Close, Citing Market Conditions
LocalBitcoins is suspending the exchange 10 years after its inception because weekly volume has slumped.
LocalBItcoins is sunsetting its exchange. (Johannes Plenio/Unsplash)
By Oliver Knight
Feb 9, 2023 at 1:06 p.m. UTC
Feb 9, 2023
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Spark Protocol (MakerDAO)
Finance
Maker
DeFi Giant MakerDAO to Introduce Aave Rival Dubbed Spark Protocol
The protocol is a fork of Aave v3 and will increase the use case for the DAI stablecoin.
Spark Protocol (MakerDAO)
By Oliver Knight
Feb 9, 2023 at 11:33 a.m. UTC
Feb 9, 2023
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Chiliz price chart over seven days (CoinDesk)
Finance
Chiliz
Fan Token Project Chiliz Rolls Out Layer 1 Blockchain; Token Surges 20%
The EVM-Compatible blockchain will allow token holders to stake (delegate) their tokens to receive rewards.
Chiliz price chart over seven days (CoinDesk)
By Oliver Knight
Feb 8, 2023 at 9:58 a.m. UTC
Feb 8, 2023
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Finance
Ens
Ethereum Name Service DAO Passes Vote to Sell 10K Ether
The sale will be a single transaction on CoW Swap as opposed to multiple tranches.
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By Oliver Knight
Feb 7, 2023 at 12:57 p.m. UTC
Feb 7, 2023
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Craig Wright in London in 2019 (Oliver Knight/CoinDesk)
Finance
Craig wright
Craig Wright's UK Case Against 16 Bitcoin Developers to Go to Full Trial
The trial is expected in early 2024 following a successful appeal.
Craig Wright in London in 2019 (Oliver Knight/CoinDesk)
By Oliver Knight
Feb 3, 2023 at 1:45 p.m. UTC
Feb 3, 2023
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Sberbank (Shutterstock)
Finance
Sberbank
Russia's Sberbank Will Introduce DeFi Platform by May: Report
The bank's blockchain product director believes DeFi will one day replace traditional banking services.
Sberbank (Shutterstock)
By Oliver Knight
Feb 3, 2023 at 1:01 p.m. UTC
Feb 3, 2023
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Policy
Senate banking committee
Top Republican on US Senate Panel Ready to Work on Crypto Rules
Senator Tim Scott's announcement Thursday follows Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Sherrod Brown's earlier statement on his willingness to work on crypto legislation.
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By Oliver Knight
Feb 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 2, 2023
Senate Banking CommitteeLegislationRegulation
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Finance
Cross-chain bridge
Synapse Token Surges 44% as Cross-Chain Momentum Builds
The token has outperformed the broader DeFi sector since the turn of the year as investors flock to its cross-chain bridge.
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By Oliver Knight
Feb 2, 2023 at 1:18 p.m. UTC
Feb 2, 2023
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Alameda Research receives $6M from Bitfinex (Nansen)
Finance
Alameda research
Alameda Research Wallet Receives $6M From Bitfinex Hot Wallet
Alameda Research received over $10 million in stablecoins overnight as Bitfinex work with liquidators to return assets.
Alameda Research receives $6M from Bitfinex (Nansen)
By Oliver Knight
Feb 2, 2023 at 11:16 a.m. UTC
Feb 2, 2023
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