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Sandali Handagama

Sandali Handagama

Sandali Handagama is CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for policy and regulations, EMEA. She is an alumna of Columbia University's graduate school of journalism and has contributed to a variety of publications including The Guardian, Bloomberg, The Nation and Popular Science. Sandali doesn't own any crypto and she tweets as @iamsandali

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A digital screen displays the price of cryptocurrency Ethereum to U.S. dollar in Hong Kong, China, on Friday, March 25, 2022. Bitcoin climbed to more than $44,000 for the first time in almost a month, breaking out of its recent narrow trading range amid a renewal of risk appetite. Photographer: Paul Yeung/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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First mover
First Mover Americas: Ether-Bitcoin Ratio on Track for Monthly Gain
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 31, 2022.
A digital screen displays the price of cryptocurrency Ethereum to U.S. dollar in Hong Kong, China, on Friday, March 25, 2022. Bitcoin climbed to more than $44,000 for the first time in almost a month, breaking out of its recent narrow trading range amid a renewal of risk appetite. Photographer: Paul Yeung/Bloomberg via Getty Images
By Omkar GodboleParikshit MishraSandali Handagama
Mar 31, 2022 at 1:23 p.m. UTC
Mar 31, 2022
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Crypto Industry Mobilizes Against Proposed EU Transparency Rules
Crypto advocates were able to sway lawmakers against a provision that could have effectively banned bitcoin in the European Union. Can they do it again?
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By Sandali Handagama
Mar 31, 2022 at 11:03 a.m. UTC
Mar 31, 2022
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The MiCA trilogues are set to begin on March 31, 2022. (Håkan Dahlström/Getty Images)
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EU's MiCA Bill to Enter Next Phase of Negotiations on Thursday
The landmark Markets in Crypto Assets legislative framework will now be discussed between the European Parliament, Council and Commission.
The MiCA trilogues are set to begin on March 31, 2022. (Håkan Dahlström/Getty Images)
By Sandali Handagama
Mar 30, 2022 at 6:14 p.m. UTC
Mar 30, 2022
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EU lawmakers want to prohibit financial and credit institutions in the bloc from interacting with unregulated crypto firms. (Laura Zulian Photography/Getty)
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Lawmakers Want Unregulated Crypto Firms Out of the EU
Proposed anti-money laundering rules are up for a parliamentary committee vote on Thursday along with a separate provision seeking to end anonymous crypto transactions in the...
EU lawmakers want to prohibit financial and credit institutions in the bloc from interacting with unregulated crypto firms. (Laura Zulian Photography/Getty)
By Sandali Handagama
Mar 30, 2022 at 5:42 p.m. UTC
Mar 30, 2022
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Sudan's Central Bank Warns Against Using Crypto as Economy Suffers: Report
The bank said that cryptos carry high risks, including financial crime, piracy and loss of value.
Sudan Flag Against City Blurred Background At Sunrise Backlight (NatanaelGinting/ Getty)
By Sandali Handagama
Mar 28, 2022 at 11:36 a.m. UTC
Mar 28, 2022
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U.K. finance minister Rishi Sunak will reportedly announce the government's plans for regulating crypto in the coming weeks. (Leon Neal/Getty)
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UK Set to Disclose Plans for Regulating Crypto in Coming Weeks: CNBC
Like the EU's framework for crypto assets that is currently making its way through the legislative process, the U.K.'s regulatory efforts may also focus heavily on stablecoins...
U.K. finance minister Rishi Sunak will reportedly announce the government's plans for regulating crypto in the coming weeks. (Leon Neal/Getty)
By Sandali Handagama
Mar 27, 2022 at 3:51 p.m. UTC
Mar 27, 2022
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Bitcoin mining can soak up renewable energy that is hard to transmit or consume locally, giving a leg up to energy producers. (Yunha Lee/CoinDesk)
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Can Crypto Miners Make the World Greener?
As it decarbonizes, the mining industry might help push energy producers to build more renewable power sources.
Bitcoin mining can soak up renewable energy that is hard to transmit or consume locally, giving a leg up to energy producers. (Yunha Lee/CoinDesk)
By Eliza GkritsiSandali Handagama
Mar 26, 2022 at 3:51 p.m. UTC
Mar 26, 2022
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The Valstagna hydropower plant, located in the Veneto region of Italy, houses 300 ASIC miners set up by Alps Blockchain. (Sandali Handagama/CoinDesk)
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How Northern Italian Hydropower Producers Became Bitcoin Miners
In the pursuit of economic sustainability, northern Italian hydropower producers are turning to bitcoin mining.
The Valstagna hydropower plant, located in the Veneto region of Italy, houses 300 ASIC miners set up by Alps Blockchain. (Sandali Handagama/CoinDesk)
By Sandali Handagama
Mar 25, 2022 at 1:52 p.m. UTC
Mar 25, 2022
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European Union flags at Berlaymont building of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium (Santiago Urquijo/Getty)
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EU's MiCA Bill Moves Forward Without Bitcoin Limiting Provision
The EU's landmark legislative package for governing crypto assets is moving on to the next stage of negotiations without the divisive provision seeking to restrict the use of...
European Union flags at Berlaymont building of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium (Santiago Urquijo/Getty)
By Sandali Handagama
Mar 25, 2022 at 11:36 a.m. UTC
Mar 25, 2022
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European legislators must agree on a negotiating mandate for MiCA, the EU's proposed regulatory framework for crypto assets. (Rachele Rossi/Getty)
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MiCA Could Still Be Delayed by EU Parliamentarians Over Proof-of-Work Provision
EU parliamentarians that supported the controversial provision seeking to limit proof-of-work crypto could make one last stand if the MiCA draft goes for a full parliamentary...
European legislators must agree on a negotiating mandate for MiCA, the EU's proposed regulatory framework for crypto assets. (Rachele Rossi/Getty)
By Sandali Handagama
Mar 23, 2022 at 5:26 p.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2022
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