Daniel Palmer

Previously one of CoinDesk's longest-tenured contributors, and now one of our news editors, Daniel has authored over 750 stories for the site. When not writing or editing, he likes to make ceramics.

Daniel holds small amounts of BTC and ETH (See: Editorial Policy).

Daniel Palmer

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Markets

Completed Nascar Racer is Stunning Promotion for Dogecoin

After a successful dogecoin fundraising campaign, Josh Wise's completed Ford is a great ad for the cryptocurrency.

Dogecoin Nascar front

Markets

Europe's First Bitcoin Centre to Open in France

Europe will get its first bitcoin centre this May, with the launch of La Maison du Bitcoin in Paris.

Paris

Markets

Mysterious Robin Hood Figure Donating Much Dogecoin with Art

An anonymous character known as 'Hood' is giving away thousands of dollars-worth of dogecoin to address social injustice.

Hood flyer

Markets

US Congressman Jared Polis Buys Bitcoin, Will Spend on Socks

Polis asked Robocoin to demonstrate its two-way bitcoin ATM to officials unfamiliar with the practicalities of the technology.

Jared Polis Bitcoin

Markets

eGifter Partners with GoCoin to Accept Dogecoin, Litecoin Payments

The move by the gift card provider opens up over 100 retail brands to dogecoin and litecoin fans.

eGifter site

Markets

French Retail Chain Monoprix to Accept Bitcoin Payments This Year

The upmarket chain plans to start accepting bitcoin on its website to raise awareness of digital currencies in France.

Monoprix store

Markets

Bank of Japan Governor: Bitcoin is Too Unreliable to be a Currency

In comments to reporters, the head of Japan's central bank indicated he has concerns about bitcoin's safety and stability.

Haruhiko Kuroda, governor of the Bank of Japan

Tech

BitXatm Announces ATM with Merchant-Friendly Point of Sale Function

The Sumo Pro has ATM and POS functions it hopes will appeal to merchants and consumers alike.

BitXatm close up

Markets

Forget the Moon, Bitcoin Can Now Take You to the Summit of Mt Everest

Expedition organiser Mt Everest Adventures is now accepting bitcoin for its services – which include summiting Mount Everest itself.

mountain

Markets

Bank of Thailand Suggests Bitcoin Not Illegal But Warns Against its Use

The Thai central bank has warned that bitcoin is not a currency and that its use comes with risks.

Bangkok