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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France Is Cutting the Tax Rate for Retail Crypto Traders

France is about to offer relief to amateur cryptocurrency investors, after a ruling by the country's Council of State.

France

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Samsung Explores Blockchain for Tracking Global Shipments

Electronics giant Samsung is developing a blockchain platform to manage its global supply chains, according to a report.

Samsung (Credit: Shutterstock)

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UK Finance Watchdog Issues Warning on Crypto Derivatives

The Financial Conduct Authority has warned that firms offering services around crypto derivatives and ICOs "likely" need to be authorized.

City of London, UK

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Monex Confirms Coincheck Exchange Acquisition, Plans Future IPO

Japanese online brokerage Monex Group has confirmed a deal to acquire cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, which suffered a major breach in January.

BTC and yen

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Electronics Giant Foxconn to Build Sirin Labs' Blockchain Phone

Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn is to help develop and build a blockchain phone from Sirin Labs, a news report indicates.

Sirin phone

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Hacked Coincheck Exchange to Accept Takeover Bid, Report Says

Hacked Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck is to accept a takeover offer from online brokerage Monex Group, a news report indicates.

Yen

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Iran's Government is Debating a Ban on Telegram Over Its ICO

Iran's president has spoken out against aired plans to ban Telegram's messaging app over fears its new token may undermine the national currency.

Hassan Rouhani Iran

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Japanese Brokerage Firm May Acquire Hacked Coincheck Exchange

Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, which suffered a major hack early this year, may soon be under new management, reports say.

Japanese yen

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New AML Rules for Australia's Bitcoin Exchanges Kick In Today

Australia’s cryptocurrency exchanges must now follow new rules aimed to counter money laundering and terrorism financing.

Sydney, Australia

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Danske Bank Rules Out Crypto Trading But Won't Block Credit Cards

The biggest bank in Denmark is banning cryptocurrencies from its trading platforms, but will still allow credit card purchases for general customers.

Danske Bank