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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Quebec Halts Crypto Mining Approvals Pending New Restrictions

Quebec has halted approvals for new cryptocurrency mining operations while it draws up new rules and may raise energy costs.

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NYDFS Chief Defends State Regulator's Crypto Approach

New York Department of Financial Services superintendent Maria Vullo defended regulators' actions in the crypto space during a panel discussion.

Seema Mody, Jose Pagliery, Marco Santori and Maria Vullo. (Credit:  CoinDesk)

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Potcoin Might Sponsor Dennis Rodman's Trip to Trump-Kim Summit

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is in talks with cryptocurrency startup PotCoin to have the latter sponsor a trip to the U.S.-North Korea summit.

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'Dungeon Defenders' Game Maker to Integrate Blockchain In Sequel

The developer behind Dungeon Defenders II will integrate a blockchain with the game's rewards system.

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Coinbase 'On Track' to Become a Regulated Securities Firm

Coinbase announced Wednesday that it was acquiring three financial services firms in a bid to receive a federal securities license.

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CFTC Denies FOIA Request for Bitfinex and Tether Subpoenas

The top U.S. futures regulator has denied a FOIA request related to cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and the closely-linked 'stablecoin' operator Tether.

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VanEck, SolidX Join Forces in New Bid to Launch Bitcoin ETF

VanEck and SolidX have teamed up to list a bitcoin exchange-traded fund, despite regulatory obstacles that stymied prior attempts.

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Judge Reopens Cryptsy Customer Class Action Against Coinbase

A U.S district judge has reopened a case involving cryptocurrency startup Coinbase and the now-defunct exchange service Cryptsy. 

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Lawmaker Wants New York State to Pilot Local Cryptocurrencies

A bill introduced by New York Assemblyman Ron Kim would launch pilot programs testing cryptocurrencies as a community monetary system.

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Belgian Government Launches Site to Warn Crypto Investors About Scams

A new website launched by Belgian government agencies outlines different ways to avoid crypto fraud.

Belgian sovereign-wealth funds invested in venture capitalist Tioga.