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Danny Nelson

Danny is CoinDesk's managing editor for Data & Tokens. He formerly ran investigations for the Tufts Daily. At CoinDesk, his beats include (but are not limited to): federal policy, regulation, securities law, exchanges, the Solana ecosystem, smart money doing dumb things, dumb money doing smart things and tungsten cubes. He owns BTC, ETH and SOL tokens, as well as the LinksDAO NFT.

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Barstool founder and CEO Dave Portnoy (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Finance

Crypto Exchange Kraken Paid Dave Portnoy Bitcoin in Sponsorship Deal

The Barstool Sports chief wouldn't buy at BTC's current prices, but he's "always" willing to take it as payment. "I believe in it that much."

Barstool founder and CEO Dave Portnoy (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

By Danny Nelson

Jul 18, 2024 at 3:59 p.m. UTC

Jul 18, 2024

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BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter is dead after injuring former U.S. President Donald Trump, killing one audience member and injuring another in the shooting. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Policy

Trump Campaign's Crypto Donations Amounted to $3M of $331M Raised Last Quarter: WSJ

Roughly 100 people contributed crypto the campaign, including high-profile industry players like the Winklevoss twins and Kraken's Jesse Powell.

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter is dead after injuring former U.S. President Donald Trump, killing one audience member and injuring another in the shooting. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

By Danny Nelson

Jul 16, 2024 at 2:10 p.m. UTC

Jul 16, 2024

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Chainalysis find conventional money launderers' footprints in crypto. (Unsplash)

Finance

Traditional Money Launderers Appear to Be Using Crypto, Chainalysis Says

The crypto tracing company's latest report shines a light on potential money laundering.

Chainalysis find conventional money launderers' footprints in crypto. (Unsplash)

By Danny Nelson

Jul 12, 2024 at 3:31 p.m. UTC

Jul 12, 2024

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A new poll suggests former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent support for crypto may convince some Republicans to see him in a more positive light. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Policy

Trump to Speak at Bitcoin Conference in Nashville on July 27

The former president will give a 30-minute speech at 2 p.m. CT

A new poll suggests former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent support for crypto may convince some Republicans to see him in a more positive light. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

By Danny Nelson

Jul 10, 2024 at 11:29 p.m. UTC

Jul 10, 2024

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Kyle Samani of Multicoin (CoinDesk)

Policy

Multicoin Pledges up to $1M for Pro-Crypto Senate Candidates

The investment firm is eager to flip the Senate for Republicans.

Kyle Samani of Multicoin (CoinDesk)

By Danny Nelson

Jul 5, 2024 at 2:43 p.m. UTC

Jul 5, 2024

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 27: U.S. President Joe Biden participates in the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. President Biden and Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump are facing off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Markets

Biden's Odds of Dropping Out Surge to Almost 80% on Polymarket After New York Times Report

It had been only 55% earlier in the day.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 27: U.S. President Joe Biden participates in the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. President Biden and Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump are facing off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

By Danny Nelson

Jul 3, 2024 at 3:21 p.m. UTC

Jul 3, 2024

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Finance

Ironblocks' 'Venn' Network Aims to Keep Malicious Transactions From Ever Hitting Blockchains

The Israeli firm's Venn security network uses a network of operators to seek out and freeze suspect transactions before they execute.

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By Danny Nelson

Jul 2, 2024 at 2:18 p.m. UTC

Jul 2, 2024

Donald Trump at an NFT event at Mar-a-Lago on May 8, 2024. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Finance

Solana ETFs and Huge SOL Gains a Real Possibility Under Trump, Major Crypto Trader Says

Market maker GSR sees bigger upside for SOL than bitcoin saw when it got U.S. ETFs.

Donald Trump at an NFT event at Mar-a-Lago on May 8, 2024. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

By Danny Nelson

Jun 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Jun 27, 2024

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TipLink's new crypto wallet aims to appeal to the masses (James Cridland via Creative Commons)

Finance

TipLink Aims for Crypto Newcomers With Google-Powered Solana Wallet

"It unlocks the rest of the world for easy onboarding," said CEO Ian Krotinsky.

TipLink's new crypto wallet aims to appeal to the masses (James Cridland via Creative Commons)

By Danny Nelson

Jun 11, 2024 at 3:41 p.m. UTC

Jun 11, 2024

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Solana Hacker House in Miami (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Finance

Solana Heavyweights Wage War Against Private Mempool Operators

Validators found to be facilitating sandwich attacks face stiff penalties.

Solana Hacker House in Miami (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

By Danny Nelson

Jun 10, 2024 at 4:52 p.m. UTC

Jun 10, 2024

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