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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South Carolina Sanctions Startup Over Unregistered Token Sales

South Carolina securities regulators have ordered ShipChain to cease selling its tokens within the state.

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Bank of America Patents Blockchain Security Tools

A new Bank of America patent outlines how a permissioned blockchain might restrict users while still helping them access the information they need.

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Circle Adds 'Buy the Market' Feature to Crypto Investment App

Circle Invest formally launched the startup's trading platform on Tuesday.

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CFTC Issues Guidance for Firms Offering Cryptocurrency Derivatives

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has released new guidance for companies issuing cryptocurrency derivatives products.

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Bitcoin Brokerage Denies Tezos ICO Involvement in Court Filing

Bitcoin Suisse AG, a cryptocurrency brokerage listed as a defendant in a lawsuit against Tezos, has filed a motion to dismiss the case against it.

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Ohio Could Become Next US State to Legally Recognize Blockchain Data

A bill proposed by an Ohio Senator would let the state legally recognize blockchain records and smart contracts.

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A Bank In Argentina Is Now Using Bitcoin for Cross-Border Payments

Cryptocurrency trading startup Bitex has trialed a cross-border payments system using bitcoin with an Argentinian bank.

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Walmart Looks to Blockchain for Retail Product Resales

A newly-released Walmart patent application outlines a digital resale marketplace placed on a blockchain.

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Colorado's Politicians Could Soon Accept Crypto Contributions

Colorado's Secretary of State has proposed allowing political committees to accept contributions in cryptocurrency.

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EU Parliament Touts Blockchain to 'Empower' Businesses and Citizens

A committee of the European Parliament believes that small businesses could benefit from integrating blockchain technology.

EU Parliament. (artjazz/Shutterstock)