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>).

Daniel Palmer

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Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Launches Digital Assets Exchange Prototype

SIX has launched a pilot version of SDX, its exchange and central securities depository (CSD) for digital assets.

SIX Swiss Exchange is based in Zurich.

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CME Group Is Launching Bitcoin Options Early in 2020

Derivatives marketplace CME Group says it will offer options on its bitcoin futures contracts starting in the first quarter of next year.

Tim McCourt

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Verizon Just Won a Patent to Create Virtual SIMs on a Blockchain

Telecoms conglomerate Verizon is eyeing the use of blockchain technology to underpin the dynamic creation of virtual SIM cards.

Verizon

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First Singapore Bank Joins JPMorgan's Blockchain Payments Initiative

JPMorgan's blockchain payments network has just onboarded its first Singapore-based bank, OCBC.

OCBC bank

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Venezuela's Maduro Mandates Petro Use in Funding of Housing Project

Venezuela's president has ordered his pet cryptocurrency, the petro, to be used in funding an ongoing housing initiative.

Maduro via gov site

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Bank of America Joins Marco Polo Blockchain Trade Network

The sixth-largest U.S. company has joined Marco Polo, a consortium working to bring efficiencies to international trade using blockchain tech.

Bank of America

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'Panda' Crypto Malware Group Has Nabbed $100K in Monero Since 2018

Cisco Talos has identified a group behind a spate of cryptocurrency-mining malware attacks targeting enterprise networks globally.

Panda grafitti

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Arab Bank's Swiss Arm Is Launching Cryptocurrency Services

The Swiss branch of one of the top financial institutions in the Middle East is launching a suite of cryptocurrency-based services.

canadastock/Shutterstock

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North Korea Plans Bitcoin-Like Cryptocurrency to Sidestep Sanctions

The regime linked with major hacks of crypto exchanges is reportedly building its own token to get around the tough international sanctions.

North Korea map. (Image via Shutterstock)

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Abra to Add Cash-to-Crypto Outlets at All Philippines 7-Elevens

Investment app provider Abra is to sell cryptocurrency for cash at 6,000 outlets across the Philippines, including all 7-Eleven stores.

7-Eleven