Nikhilesh De

Nikhilesh De is CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation, covering regulators, lawmakers and institutions. He owns < $50 in BTC and < $20 in ETH. He won a Gerald Loeb award in the beat reporting category as part of CoinDesk's blockbuster FTX coverage in 2023, and was named the Association of Cryptocurrency Journalists and Researchers' Journalist of the Year in 2020.

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The SEC Case Against Kik's ICO Appears Strong, Experts Say

The SEC seems to have a strong case on the facts in its complaint against Kik and its 2017 token sale, according to legal experts.

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The SEC Is Suing Kik for Its 2017 ICO

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed suit against Kik over its 2017 initial coin offering.

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The FBI Is Looking for QuadrigaCX Victims

The FBI published a questionnaire for potential victims of QuadrigaCX on Monday.

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SEC's Crypto Savvy Surprises Blockchain Insiders at DC Forum

SEC officials demonstrated a deeper grasp of crypto than many industry members were expecting at last week's forum.

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SEC's Hinman Says Some ICOs May Be Eligible for 'No-Action' Relief

Startups that conducted ICOs may be eligible for relief from SEC enforcement actions, an agency official said.

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What to Expect at the SEC's Blockchain Forum Friday

At a fraught moment for government-industry relations, the SEC and crypto insiders are sitting down for a public meeting.

Jay Clayton (CoinDesk archives)

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Huobi Clamps Down on Crypto Wash Trading After Bitwise Report

Huobi said it has taken steps to discourage wash trading in the wake of a report that implied the exchange inflated trading volume.

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US Lawmakers Urge Trump Advisor Larry Kudlow to Promote Blockchain

U.S. lawmakers have asked Trump advisor Larry Kudlow to include blockchain on a list of tech initiatives to support.

Larry Kudlow image via Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons

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Coinbase Opens DAI Stablecoin Trading to Retail Customers

Coinbase will now let its retail customers buy or trade the DAI stablecoin, so long as they don't live in New York.

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SEC Sues Alleged $26 Million 'Crypto' Ponzi Scheme Operator

The SEC has accused Daniel Pacheco of running a $26 million Ponzi scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency.

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