Daniel Palmer

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 (<a href="https://qa.coindesk.com/editorial-policy/">See: Editorial Policy</a>).

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Bank of Thailand Suggests Bitcoin Not Illegal But Warns Against its Use

The Thai central bank has warned that bitcoin is not a currency and that its use comes with risks.

Bangkok

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Dorian Nakamoto Hires Lawyer, Denies Knowledge of Bitcoin

Nakamoto has stated via his lawyer, that he "did not create, invent or otherwise work on bitcoin".

Is Dorian Nakamoto really Satoshi? Decidedly not. But researchers are working to understand the mining patterns of some of Bitcoin's earliest contributors. (Damian Dovarganes/AP Photo)

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US Mulls Regulating Bitcoin Under Rules for Commodities

The CTFC is investigating whether it has the authority to regulate digital currencies under rules for commodities, reports say.

US law

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GoCoin Announces Dogecoin Integration as Client Update Tackles Mining Issues

The payment platform has announced plans to support dogecoin, as developers release version 1.6 of its wallet client.

(Dogecoin)

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Bank of Mexico Restricts Banks from Bitcoin Use, Reports Suggest

The Bank of Mexico has issued a warning on the use of digital currencies, but stopped short of regulation.

Bank of Mexico

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Economist Nouriel Roubini Slams Bitcoin, Calls it a ‘Ponzi Game’

The US economist has published a spate of heavily critical tweets aimed at bitcoin and its advocates.

Nouriel Roubini

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The 6 Best Pro-Bitcoin Festivals of 2014

A host of music festivals around the world have awoken to the need for ticket payments in bitcoin.

Boom Festival tent

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'Shit Bitcoin Fanatics Say' Will Have You In Stitches

Developer and comedian Scott Rose takes a look at the funny side of bitcoin.

say what

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London's First Bitcoin ATM Launches in Trendy Shoreditch Bar

The first bitcoin ATM in the UK capital has opened for business in a trendy, art co-op cafe.

Bitcoin ATM London

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Bitcoin ‘Shopping List’ Aims to Raise High Street Awareness

A new survey reveals that low awareness of bitcoin’s advantages is rife. Can a price index in BTC help?

Shopping