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Nikhilesh De

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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Russia
'Fake News': Russian Official Reportedly Denies Involvement with Petro
A Russian official has called reports that the country helped Venezuela launch its controversial petro cryptocurrency "fake news."
Kremlin
By Nikhilesh De
Mar 23, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2018
RussiaVenezuelaNewsPetroMaduro
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Markets
Regulation
Steve Seagal-Backed 'Bitcoiin' ICO Hit with Regulator Warning
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is warning the states residents about the Steven Seagal-backed "Bitcoiin" project.
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By Nikhilesh De
Mar 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2018
RegulationNewsTennesseeSecuritiesSteven SeagalUS &amp; Canada
BTC
Markets
News
TSX Group Subsidiary to Launch Cryptocurrency Brokerage
The TMX Group announced Shorcan Digital Currency, a brokerage exclusively for cryptocurrencies on Thursday.
BTC
By Nikhilesh De
Mar 23, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2018
NewsCapital MarketsTMX GroupBrokerageBusiness News
jp
Markets
News
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.
jp
By Nikhilesh De
Mar 22, 2018 at 11:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 22, 2018
NewsJPMorgan ChaseQuorumBusiness News
construction
Markets
Mining
Bitfury-Backed Bitcoin Miner Secures Canadian Land Deal
Bitfury-backed Hut 8 Mining Corp has secured a new headquarters in Canada's Alberta province.
construction
By Nikhilesh De
Mar 22, 2018 at 8:45 p.m. UTC
Mar 22, 2018
MiningBitFuryNewsHut 8 MiningBusiness News
gavel and coin
Markets
Bitcoin
US Marshals Office Auctions Off Another $18.7M in Bitcoin
The U.S. Marshals auctioned more than 2,100 bitcoins off on March 19.
gavel and coin
By Nikhilesh De
Mar 22, 2018 at 6:45 p.m. UTC
Mar 22, 2018
BitcoinRegulationNewsAuctionLegalU.S. Marshals
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Markets
Google
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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By Nikhilesh De
Mar 22, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 22, 2018
GoogleNewsDistributed LedgersPatentsUse Cases &amp; VerticalsBusiness News
ofac
Markets
Treasury department
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.
ofac
By Nikhilesh De
Mar 21, 2018 at 9:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2018
Treasury DepartmentNewsSanctionsOFACPetro
Hydropower plant image via Shutterstock
Markets
Mining
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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By Nikhilesh De
Mar 21, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2018
MiningNewsChelan CountyPlattsburgh
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Markets
Money laundering
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.
Justice statue
By Nikhilesh De
Mar 21, 2018 at 7:50 p.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2018
Money LaunderingPayzaRegulationNewsLegalFiroz PatelFerhan Patel