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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Tech Retailer Newegg Expands Bitcoin Payments to Another 73 Nations

Online electronics and software retail giant Newegg has expanded bitcoin payments to nearly all of its served countries in partnership with BitPay.

Newegg

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Facebook Libra Backers Are Not Official Partners Yet, Says Visa CEO

While Facebook's Libra project was said to have 28 founding partners when unveiled, that isn't quite the case, says Visa CEO Alfred F. Kelly.

(Shutterstock)

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BitFlyer, Sumitomo Aim to Wrap up the Property Rentals Business With a Blockchain App

BitFlyer Blockchain and Japanese business giant Sumitomo Corporation will develop a blockchain app allowing users to sign rental contracts and more.

Credit: Shutterstock

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Facebook Libra Hasn't Responded to Information Request: Swiss Watchdog

Facebook hasn't responded to a request by Switzerland’s data privacy regulator for more details on Libra, despite the project being based in Geneva.

Facebook

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UK Finance Watchdog Mimicked in Crypto Scam Email

British regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, is being impersonated in an email promoting a cryptocurrency scam.

The FCA's website.

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Utah County to Offer Blockchain Voting App in Municipal Elections

Utah County is to pilot the mobile voting app from Voatz in its municipal primary election in August.

Voting

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AT&T Fails to Win Dismissal in $24 Million Crypto SIM-Swap Lawsuit

Crypto investor Michael Terpin has won an early victory in his attempt to sue AT&T over a SIM-swapping hack that lost a claimed $24 million.

USD and SIM card

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Ugandan President Backs Bid to Tackle Fake Meds With Blockchain

Uganda's government is supporting a project using blockchain tech to fight the problem of counterfeit medicines.

(Nokwalai/Shutterstock)

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UK Lawmakers May Probe Facebook Libra Over Privacy, Fraud

A parliamentary committee worries about Facebook holding financial details on its potentially billions of Libra users.

UK parliament

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FINRA Extends Deadline for Firms to Report Crypto Activity

The self-regulatory body for brokers and exchanges has quietly extended its deadline for member firms to report their crypto activity.

FINRA