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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Bitcoin Price Tops $9,000 in Historic First

The price of a bitcoin has continued to rise overnight, passing $9,000 for the first time this morning.

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Bitcoin, Ether Prices Surge to Fresh All-Time Highs

The top two cryptocurrencies by market capitalization have continued their respective rallies, setting fresh record highs today.

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South Korean Finance Watchdog Has 'No Plans' to Regulate Bitcoin Trading

The governor of a South Korean financial regulator has said it has "no plans" to supervise cryptocurrency trading.

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Two-Week Rally Pushes Monero to New Record High

Following a two-month period in the doldrums, the price of the privacy-focused cryptocurrency monero has climbed to a new all-time high of over $155.

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Bitcoin Price Sets New Record As Cryptocurrency Market Tops $200 Billion

Amid a surging cryptocurrency market, bitcoin price gains have continued today, reaching a new all-time high of over $7,450.

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Bitcoin Sets New Record as Price Tops $7,000

Another day, another record... Bitcoin prices have continued to climb overnight reaching a fresh all-time high of over $7,000.

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Bitcoin Price Hits New High Above $6,500

Bitcoin prices have continued to climb today, reaching $6,522 for the first time in its nine-year history.

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Vietnam's Central Bank Announces Ban on Bitcoin Payments

The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a statement banning the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in payments from Jan. 1, 2018.

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Australia Officially Ends Double Bitcoin Tax

From July 2018, Australians will no longer have to pay GST on their cryptocurrency purchases, following the passing of new legislation today.

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$5,800: Bitcoin Price Hits New Record High

The value of a bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $5,856 this morning amid a market that is fast recovering from regulatory news in China.

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