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Nikhilesh De

Managing Editor, Global Policy & Regulation

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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Trump Orders Sanctions Against Venezuela's Crypto

A report Monday indicated that US President Trump might sanction Venezuela and its petro token.

Mar 19, 2018

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Second Securities Regulator Halts 'Black Cell' Token Sale

An initial coin offering has been blocked by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong soon after a similar action in the Philippines.

Mar 19, 2018

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Plattsburgh's Crypto Mining Ban Could End Earlier Than Expected

Plattsburgh imposed an 18-month halt on new commercial cryptomining operations, but indicated it could end sooner if protections are put in place.

Mar 19, 2018

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Arizona's Blockchain 'Node Rights' Law Is Nearing Passage

Arizona House Bill 2602, which would protect blockchain node operators from local regulations, was approved by two Senate committees.

Mar 19, 2018

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SEC Official Says 'Dozens' of Crypto Investigations Underway

Stephanie Avakian, a co-director of the U.S. SEC's Enforcement Division, said the agency is investigating "dozens" of ICO campaigns.

Mar 16, 2018

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Kodak Could Earn $5 Million for ICO Brand Licensing Deal

Kodak licensed its brand out to WENN Digital for the KODAKCoin token, which could net the onetime photography giant between $2 and $5 million.

Mar 16, 2018

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Crypto Featured for First Time in US Congress Economic Report

Congress' 2018 Joint Economic Report includes a chapter on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, advocating for wider understanding of the tech.

Mar 16, 2018

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Royal Bank of Canada Explores Blockchain to Automate Credit Scores

A patent application by the Royal Bank of Canada outlines ways of using a blockchain-based system to make the credit rating process more transparent.

Mar 16, 2018

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G20 Reveals Names and Dates for Next Week's Crypto Talks

Cryptocurrencies are "an important item" on the agenda for next week's G20 summit, documents show.

Mar 15, 2018

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American Express Patent Filing Touts Blockchain for Faster Payments

American Express' travel and merchant arm has filed a patent application looking at using a blockchain to facilitate quick transactions.

Mar 15, 2018

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