Daniel Palmer

European News Editor

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>).

Latest from Daniel Palmer

Markets

Documents Suggest Tether Has Fiat Funds to Back Stablecoin: Report

Tether Ltd. may have the cash reserves to back up its 1.8 billion dollar-pegged tokens, says Bloomberg.

Dec 18, 2018

Markets

Iranian Official Says Blockchain Could Deliver Economic Boost

An Iranian official has reportedly said that integrating blockchain could bring a tech-based boost to the country's economy.

Dec 17, 2018

Markets

A Built-In Ethereum Wallet Just Got Added to Opera's Browser

Opera has announced the public release of its "Web 3-ready" Android web browser featuring an ethereum wallet.

Dec 13, 2018

Markets

Vitalik Buterin Awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of Basel

The creator of ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, has just been awarded an honorary doctorate for his work on blockchain innovation.

Nov 30, 2018

Markets

Bitcoin Mining Giant Holds Flash Sale to Celebrate Price 'Bottom'

Bitcoin miner maker Canaan Creative has revealed it is temporarily cutting prices to "celebrate" bitcoin's recent price rise.

Nov 29, 2018

Crypto mining machines. (lmstockwork/Shutterstock)

Markets

Nearly 500 Crypto Startups Bank at Silvergate, IPO Filing Reveals

The California-based operator of Silvergate Bank has detailed its relationships with the cryptocurrency industry as part of its IPO filing with the SEC.

Nov 21, 2018

Markets

UK Could Ban Some Crypto Derivatives, Says Financial Watchdog Exec

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is considering a ban on some cryptocurrency-based derivatives, a senior executive has said.

Nov 20, 2018

Markets

Huobi Creates New Committee to Work With China's Communist Party

Cryptocurrency exchange operator Huobi Group has set up a Communist Party committee at a Beijing-based subsidiary.

Nov 19, 2018

Markets

Crypto Exchange-Traded Product to Launch on Swiss Stock Exchange

The first ever exchange-traded product tracking multiple cryptocurrencies will start trading next week on Switzerland's Six stock exchange.

Nov 19, 2018

Markets

Erik Voorhees, Salt Lending Being Investigated by SEC, Report Says

Crypto loans startup Salt and former board member Erik Voorhees are under investigation by the SEC, The Wall Street Journal says.

Nov 16, 2018