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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Nasdaq Awarded Patent for Blockchain Data Matching System

Nasdaq has been awarded a patent for a blockchain-based data matching system that could boost efficiency in clearing and settlement.

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Bank Consortium to Launch Joint Venture for Blockchain Trade Platform

A group of banks, now including Santander, is planning to create a business venture in Ireland for its in-development blockchain commerce platform.

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'Red Lyra' No More: Bank Blockchain Group Rebrands

Alastria, formerly known as Red Lyra, is a Spanish blockchain consortium that has grown to more than 70 members since its launch in May.

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UBS Tells Clients How to Place Bets on Blockchain Tech

A new report from UBS says that firms and early adopters should be considered by investors hoping to ride the "blockchain wave"

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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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