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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Immutable Google? Search Giant Eyes Blockchain for Audits

A patent application released Thursday indicates Google might be examining how blockchains can secure audit logs and other information.

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US Could Put Crypto Wallets on OFAC Sanctions List

The Treasury Department may start publishing wallet addresses along with the names of people and organizations with whom it forbids doing business.

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Washington State County Moves to Limit New Bitcoin Mining Firms

In a unanimous vote, Chelan County's Public Utility District commissioners agreed to put a moratorium on new bitcoin mining applications.

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US Hits Crypto Buying Service Payza With Money Laundering Lawsuit

The founders of Payza, which allows customers to trade in cryptocurrencies, have been charged with running an unlicensed money transmitting business.

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CFTC Hits Wall Trying to Serve Bitcoin Fraud Summons

In new filings, the CFTC alleges that former bitcoin binary options trader accused of fraud is trying to avoid authorities.

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South Korean Financial Watchdog Touts Blockchain in Fintech Plans

South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to encoureage businesses to use blockchain tech in new payment systems and more.

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Maryland Bills Call for Study, Possible Regulation of Blockchain

Maryland's proposed Financial Consumer Protection Act would represent the U.S. state's first regulatory pronouncements on cryptocurrency since 2014.

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Wikipedia Rival Everipedia Plans Token Airdrop in June

Decentralized encyclopedia startup Everipedia announced it would airdrop its IQ tokens to members in June.

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G20 Calls for Crypto Regulation Recommendations By July

Argentina's Central Bank chairman, Frederico Sturzenegger, said the G20 members are looking for "specific recommendations" on cryptocurrencies.

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Report: Russians Helped Venezuela Launch the Petro

Time Magazine reported Tuesday that the Russian government helped Venezuela develop the petro cryptocurrency with the support of Vladimir Putin.

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