Michael del Castillo

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A full-time member of the Editorial Team at CoinDesk, Michael covers cryptocurrency and blockchain applications. His writing has been published in the New Yorker, Silicon Valley Business Journal and Upstart Business Journal. Michael is not an investor in any digital currencies or blockchain projects. He has previously held value in bitcoin (See: Editorial Policy). Email: michael@coindesk.com. Follow Michael: @delrayman

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First Results of Sierra Leone's Blockchain Vote Are In
The early returns of the first ever presidential election tracked on a blockchain are in, but some problems not even distributed ledgers can solve.
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Sierra Leone Secretly Holds First Blockchain-Audited Presidential Vote
Sierra Leone has allowed blockchain tech in a presidential election for what appears to be the first time, marking a milestone in election technology.
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Comcast Makes First Big Bet on a Multi-Blockchain Future
The venture capital arm of the $170 billion telecoms firm has made its first blockchain investment, one aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption.
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Ex-CFTC Chief: Even Republicans Are Pushing for Crypto Regulation
The former head of the CFTC is speaking out about what he sees as the broad interest U.S. politicians have in regulating the crypto markets.
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The Father of the JOBS Act Is Helping Build a Next-Generation ICO
The man credited for being the "Father of the Jobs Act" is exploring a number of blockchain projects that could help improve the legislation.
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Crypto All-Stars Turn Out for 'Truth Machine' Debut
The New York City premiere for the forthcoming blockchain book "The Truth Machine," drew a set of high-profile stars this week.
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Overstock Defends tZero ICO: SEC Subpoenaed 'Everyone Else'
Overstock is pushing back against the idea an inquiry into its tZero ICO is part of a broader SEC effort to crackdown on poor industry practices.
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Overstock: $250 Million tZero ICO Under SEC Review
Overstock.com blockchain subsidiary tZero has made a sudden change to the way it is conducting a significant step in its ongoing ICO.
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What is Circle X? Crypto Exchange to Challenge More Than Coinbase
Circle's big plans for crypto exchange Poloniex after acquisition include bringing cryptocurrencies and tokens of all kinds under one roof.
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Why Venezuela Should Worry About a National Crypto
While a lot is still unclear about Venezuela's state-backed "petro" token, what is apparent is that many feel it's potentially harmful for its people.
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