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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CME Explores Logging Trade Transactions on Blockchain System

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange has filed for two patents outlining a blockchain system that stores and automatically executes financial transactions.

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World Bank President: Everyone Is Excited About Blockchain

The president of the World Bank issued new statements about blockchain during an interview earlier this week.

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Spanish Telco Telefonica Hints at Blockchain Role in Data Tracking

Telefonica has filed for a patent outlining a potential type of data transfer network that uses a blockchain to ensure reliability.

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Nasdaq CEO: Exchange Is Staying Away from ICOs

Nasdaq's CEO says the exchange operator has no intention to work with initial coin offerings (ICOs).

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Slovenia's Prime Minister Lauds Nation as 'Blockchain-Friendly Destination'

Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar has charted an ambitious course for blockchain in the European country.

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Financial Forecaster Gary Shilling Won't Invest In a 'Black Box' Like Bitcoin

Financial forecaster Gary Shilling has said in an interview that he does not understand bitcoin and has no plans to invest in it.

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Vladimir Putin: Cryptocurrency Poses 'Serious Risks'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said cryptocurrencies carry high risks as the government moves toward new regulations.

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Australian University Tests Blockchain in Bid to Back Up Academic Credentials

The University of Melbourne is testing a new system for storing academic credential information on a blockchain.

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Abu Dhabi Markets Regulator Publishes ICO Guidance

The UAE's Abu Dhabi has released new guidelines for those looking to organize or participate in an initial coin offering (ICO).

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Indian State Partners With Blockchain Startup for Land Registry Pilot

Andhra Pradesh is advancing its work with blockchain with a new pilot focused on land registry data.

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