Paddy Baker

Paddy Baker is a London-based cryptocurrency reporter. He was previously senior journalist at Crypto Briefing.

Paddy holds positions in BTC and ETH, as well as smaller amounts of LTC, ZIL, NEO, BNB and BSV.

Paddy Baker

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Policy

Regulated Derivatives Will 'Legitimize' Crypto, Says CFTC Chair

Regulated derivatives will instill market confidence in cryptocurrencies, according to Heath Tarbert.

CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert

Markets

CME Takes Its Bitcoin Options Live, Competing With ICE's Bakkt

The Chicago exchange has announced its highly-anticipated bitcoin options are now open for trading.

CME Group Headquarters (CoinDesk Archives)

Finance

Dish Network Files Patent for Blockchain-Based Anti-Piracy System

The satellite TV firm's newly published patent application details a means to combat online piracy using blockchain.

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Markets

SEC Seeks $16M From ICOBox for Unregistered Token Sale

The SEC has asked a federal court in California to fine ICOBox more than $16 million for selling illegal ICOS tokens.

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Markets

Suit Alleging Tether and Bitfinex Manipulated Bitcoin Market Has Been Revised

A class-action that alleged Tether and Bitfinex manipulated the bitcoin market has been withdrawn by the plaintiffs.

U.S. District Court Judge Alvin Hellerstein said there is "no binding precedent" for SEC vs. Kik case. Credit: Shuttershock

Markets

North Korean Hackers Now Using Telegram to Steal Crypto: Kaspersky

A cybersecurity firm has warned hacking group Lazarus is developing sophisticated new techniques to steal cryptocurrencies from victims.

Telegram mobile app

Policy

Australians Won't Use Libra, Believes Central Bank

Reserve Bank of Australia officials are not yet convinced cryptocurrencies offer benefits over and above traditional means of payment.

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Markets

Kraken Lists USDC the Day After Binance Drops It for Some Pairs

Kraken, which considers USDC the world's fastest-growing stablecoin, adds it a day after Binance removed certain trading pairs for the stablecoin.

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Policy

ECB's Lagarde: We Want to Develop Digital Currencies but Won't Discourage Private Initiatives

Lagarde said the ECB will continue researching CBDCs and will not stand in the way of any private initiatives.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde

Markets

Bitcoin Price Will Be Golden in 2020 Thanks to Limited Supply, Increasing Use: Bloomberg Report

Bitcoin, like gold, is a limited asset that can't be easily increased to meet demand. Bloomberg analysts predict the price of both will rise this year.

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