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Sam Reynolds

Sam Reynolds

Sam Reynolds is a senior reporter based in Taipei. Sam was part of the CoinDesk team that won the 2023 Gerald Loeb award in the breaking news category for coverage of FTX's collapse. Prior to CoinDesk, he was a reporter with Blockworks and a semiconductor analyst with IDC.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 22: U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate at Belmont University on October 22, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. This is the last debate between the two candidates before the election on November 3. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Trump and Biden Tied on Polymarket, Diverging From Polls
Other election contracts show a 35% chance of a Republican sweep of the presidency and both houses of Congress and a 27% chance Democrats control the Senate after the election...
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 22: U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate at Belmont University on October 22, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. This is the last debate between the two candidates before the election on November 3. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
By Sam Reynolds
May 13, 2024 at 2:10 p.m. UTC
May 13, 2024
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(Dan Freeman/Unsplash)
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No, Hong Kong's Crypto ETFs Aren't Available in Mainland China
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX) confirmed they aren't available. Chinese authorities are wary that ETFs offer a way to bypass strict international capital controls.
(Dan Freeman/Unsplash)
By Sam Reynolds
May 13, 2024 at 1:51 p.m. UTC
May 13, 2024
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Shiba Inu, the dog breed which is the inspiration of several meme coins. (Atsuko Sato)
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VanEck's MarketVector Starts Index to Track the Largest Meme Coins
The index contains a variety of dog-themed coins and other popular meme tokens.
Shiba Inu, the dog breed which is the inspiration of several meme coins. (Atsuko Sato)
By Sam Reynolds
May 9, 2024 at 7:31 a.m. UTC
May 9, 2024
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Executives from QCP and Further Ventures (QCP)
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QCP Receives In-Principal Approval From Abu Dhabi Regulator
The digital assets trading firm said in April it was setting up shop in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Further Ventures.
Executives from QCP and Further Ventures (QCP)
By Sam Reynolds
May 7, 2024 at 11:52 a.m. UTC
May 7, 2024
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during an event to launch the new Tesla Model X Crossover SUV on September 29, 2015 in Fremont, California. After several production delays, Elon Mush officially launched the much anticipated Tesla Model X Crossover SUV. The
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Elon Musk Will Likely Remain Tesla CEO, and Tweet Non-Stop: Prediction Markets
Also: Trump faces likely conviction, per Polymarket punters; CFTC hearing to discuss political betting ban.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during an event to launch the new Tesla Model X Crossover SUV on September 29, 2015 in Fremont, California. After several production delays, Elon Mush officially launched the much anticipated Tesla Model X Crossover SUV. The
By Sam Reynolds
May 6, 2024 at 12:34 p.m. UTC
May 6, 2024
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Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon
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Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Have Soft Debut
The volume of crypto exchange-traded funds came in at just over $11 million.
Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon
By Sam Reynolds
Apr 30, 2024 at 8:50 a.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2024
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(16:9 CROP) A file photo of a coal mine (Dominik Vanyi/Unsplash)
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Coal Miner Alliance Resource Dabbles In Crypto Mining, Mines 425 BTC
The $2.8 billion coal giant said that it is mining bitcoin with the excess power it generates.
(16:9 CROP) A file photo of a coal mine (Dominik Vanyi/Unsplash)
By Sam Reynolds
Apr 30, 2024 at 6:52 a.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2024
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Binance ex-CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao leaves the U.S. District Court in Seattle on Nov. 21, 2023. (David Ryder/Getty Images)
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Binance's CZ Will Spend Less Than a Year in Prison, Polymarket Traders Bet
Also, the CFTC wants to bar Americans from betting on elections – even though it's already illegal in most U.S. states.
Binance ex-CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao leaves the U.S. District Court in Seattle on Nov. 21, 2023. (David Ryder/Getty Images)
By Sam Reynolds
Apr 29, 2024 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2024
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(16:9 CROP) American Flag (Unsplash)
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Wasabi Wallet-Developer Blocks U.S. Citizens and Residents After Samourai Wallet Arrests
U.S citizens residing abroad are also banned from using the service
(16:9 CROP) American Flag (Unsplash)
By Sam Reynolds
Apr 29, 2024 at 8:36 a.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2024
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Avraham Eisenberg (LinkedIn)
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Mango Markets Exploiter Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
FBI Computer Analysis and Response Team agents first found the material during a search of Eisenberg's devices in January 2023
Avraham Eisenberg (LinkedIn)
By Sam Reynolds
Apr 29, 2024 at 6:11 a.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2024
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