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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Wyoming House Approves Utility Token Securities Exemptions Bill

The Wyoming House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill exempting some utility tokens from securities regulations.

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Who's Said What About the Coinbase-Visa Dispute

A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week's charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange's customers.

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Long Blockchain Is At Risk for Exchange Removal Again

Long Blockchain announced it would appeal a notice by Nasdaq informing it that its stock was at risk of being delisted.

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Banks Buy Stakes in Blockchain Startup SETL

Citi joined Credit Agricole, Computershare, S2iEM and Deloitte as shareholders in the blockchain-based payment and settlements startup SETL.

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DC Blockchain Hearing Sees Call for Congressional Commission

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology seemed excited about blockchain's applications after Wednesday's hearing.

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What to Expect When Congress Talks Blockchain

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology will oversee a hearing on blockchain applications on Valentine's Day.

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Arizona Law Would Define When ICOs Are Securities

Two new bills introduced to the Arizona legislature would create legal definitions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain if passed.

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Salon Offers Readers Choice Between Ads and Mining Monero

Salon announced this week that it would allow users to run a cryptominer instead of viewing ads as part of its revenue-generating efforts.

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Regulate Bitcoin? 'Not The ECB's Responsibility,' Says Mario Draghi

Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, has said it's not his institution's job to regulate cryptocurrencies.

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CFTC Tech Advisors to Talk Crypto, Blockchain This Week

The first two panels in Wednesday's CFTC Technology Advisory Committee meeting will discuss blockchain and crypto-related matters, respectively.

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