Nikhilesh De

Nikhilesh De is CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation, covering regulators, lawmakers and institutions. When he's not reporting on digital assets and policy, he can be found admiring Amtrak or building LEGO trains. He owns < $50 in BTC and < $20 in ETH. He was named the Association of Cryptocurrency Journalists and Researchers' Journalist of the Year in 2020.

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Policy

SEC to Decide the Fate of Another Bitcoin ETF Proposal This Week

The SEC is poised to rule on another bitcoin ETF application this week. Wilshire Phoenix is hoping its novel fund structure might help it succeed where others have not.

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Markets

Alleged Crypto Capital Operator Faces New Wire Fraud Charge

Reginald Fowler, an alleged operator of Crypto Capital, was indicted on wire fraud Friday, adding to four previous charges he already faced.

The Southern District of New York's courthouse (elbud / Shutterstock)

Markets

E-Commerce Giant Shopify Joins Libra Association

Shopify is the first major company to join the consortium behind the Libra digital currency since a string of big-name payments brands dropped out.

Decred's Akin Sawyerr (center) speaks on a CES panel with Libra Association Vice Chair Dante Disparte (right), photo by Brady Dale for CoinDesk

Markets

Officials Arrest US Resident for Allegedly Laundering Drug Proceeds With Crypto

A "large-scale" money laundering organization is allegedly using cryptocurrency to wash the proceeds from drug sales, according to a DEA agent's complaint.

U.S. DEA Mobile Command Post (Master Sgt. Kendra M. Owenby, 134 ARW Public Affairs/U.S. Air National Guard)

Markets

ICO Project Enigma Settles SEC Charges Over $45M Token Sale

The SEC settled charges with Engima MPC alleging it raised $45 million in an unregistered securities sale with its 2017 ICO. Engima will refund investors and pay a penalty.

SEC (Image via Mark Van Scyoc / Shutterstock)

Policy

Crypto Industry Lauds Token Safe Harbor, but Warns of Risks

Crypto advocates are praising SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s token “safe harbor” proposal, though not without questioning the details.

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Markets

The IRS Is Inviting Crypto Firms to a 'Summit' in DC Next Month

The IRS will hold a summit to better inform its thinking around taxing cryptocurrencies next month.

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Markets

BitGo Acquires Harbor in Surprise Expansion Beyond Crypto Custody

Digital asset custodian BitGo is building a “full stack” security token services provider by acquiring tokenization platform Harbor, including its broker-dealer and transfer agent.

SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: “As we build the market infrastructure for crypto there’s a lot of pieces to put together," says BitGo CEO Mike Belshe. (Image via CoinDesk archives)

Markets

US Presidential Contender Michael Bloomberg Proposes 'Clear Regulatory Framework' for Crypto

US presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg said he would clarify tax and securities laws around crypto in a new financial reform plan.

Presidential candidate and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg unveiled a new cybersecurity policy Monday, addressing crypto in the process. (Image via JStone / Shutterstock)

Markets

CFTC Sues Alleged Crypto Ponzi Scammer for $500K Theft

The CFTC is charging Breonna Clark and Venture Capital Investments with defrauding investors by pretending to run a commodity pool invested in crypto and foreign currency contracts.

CFTC logo (Mark Van Scyoc/Shutterstock)