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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Kakao Teases 2019 Launch of Crypto Wallet, Dapp Partners

Messaging app giant Kakao – which launched its own blockchain in June – has teased the release of a crypto wallet dubbed "Klip" later this year.

Kakao Klip wallet

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China's Central Bank 'Close' to Launching Official Digital Currency

An official at China's central bank has said the institution is nearing the launch of its national digital currency.

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Coinbase UK Dropping Support for Cryptocurrency Zcash

The U.K. arm of Coinbase appears to be dropping support for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency zcash.

Zooko Wilcox

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15 Nations Plan Global Crypto Monitoring System Under FATF: Report

Fifteen nations are reported to be planning to set up a system to monitor crypto transactions.

bitcoin on screen rendering

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Coinbase Sets Out How It Foiled a 'Sophisticated' Hacking Attack

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has detailed how it was targeted by, and foiled, "a sophisticated, highly targeted, thought out attack."

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at Consensus 2019.

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Senior CFTC Official Who Set Bitcoin Futures Policy Is Leaving: Report

Amir Zaidi, director of the CFTC's Division of Market Oversight, is to leave the regulator within weeks, according to Bloomberg Law.

CFTC

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No Humans Required: Commerzbank Develops Blockchain Payments for Automated Trucks

Commerzbank has developed a blockchain-based solution it says allows automated trucks to pay for power charging with no human involvement.

Daimler automated truck

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Gemini Exchange Data Is Being Added to CME's Crypto Indices

Data from the Winklevoss-founded exchange Gemini is being added to eight crypto indices offered by CF Benchmarks, including its CME offerings.

Tim McCourt

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Investment App Robinhood Wins License to Operate in UK

Robinhood, a stocks, ETFs and crypto investment app, has been given the green light to operate as a broker by a U.K. regulator.

Robinhood

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Australian Police Charge 5 Over $1.8 Million Cryptocurrency Scam

Five people have been charged in Australia over a cold-call cryptocurrency investment fraud that allegedly duped investors for over $1.8 million.

Queensland Australia police