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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Japanese Financial Giant Invests in Bitcoin Exchange Kraken

Japanese venture capital firm SBI Investment is leading a "multi-million dollar" Series B funding round in bitcoin exchange Kraken.

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JPMorgan Partners With Digital Asset for Blockchain Trial

JPMorgan has teamed up with Digital Asset on a trial blockchain initiative that aims to make the trading process more efficient and cost effective.

JP Morgan building

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5 Key Findings from CoinDesk's State of Bitcoin and Blockchain 2016

Here are 5 things you may have missed from CoinDesk's State of Bitcoin and Blockchain 2016 report.

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Blockchain Startup Symbiont Partners With Security Giant Gemalto

Digital security firm Gemalto has partnered with blockchain platform Symbiont to let financial institutions more securely execute smart contracts.

security

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Deloitte: New Blockchain Applications Will Accelerate Adoption

Deloitte has published a report looking at the potential uses of blockchain technology, saying that acceptance and adoption are fast approaching.

Deloitte

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Blockchain Capital Raises $13 Million for Second Startup Fund

Venture capital firm Blockchain Capital has raised $13m for its second investment fund for bitcoin and blockchain technology ventures.

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Coin Center Releases Bitcoin Report for Securities Regulators

Coin Center has released a guide framework for how it believes bitcoin and blockchain tech should be regulated under securities law.

regulation business man

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You Don't Need to Understand Bitcoin to Use it, Study Finds

A new study has revealed misconceptions by both bitcoin users and non-users over the digital currency's usability, functionality and anonymity.

Survey

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European Parliament Holds Hearing on Digital Currency Regulation

A European Parliament committee held a public hearing into virtual currencies this week.

European Parliament

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5 Must-Read Excerpts from the UK Government's Blockchain Report

CoinDesk examines the most notable recommendations from a new report on distributed ledger tech issued by the UK's chief scientific adviser.

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