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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TSX Group Subsidiary to Launch Cryptocurrency Brokerage

The TMX Group announced Shorcan Digital Currency, a brokerage exclusively for cryptocurrencies on Thursday.

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Report: JPMorgan Considers Spinoff of Quorum Blockchain Division

JPMorgan Chase is reportedly considering a proposal to split its Quorum blockchain project into its own independent entity.

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Bitfury-Backed Bitcoin Miner Secures Canadian Land Deal

Bitfury-backed Hut 8 Mining Corp has secured a new headquarters in Canada's Alberta province.

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US Marshals Office Auctions Off Another $18.7M in Bitcoin

The U.S. Marshals auctioned more than 2,100 bitcoins off on March 19.

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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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