Michael del Castillo

Michael is the founder of Media Luna Creations, an AI and Web3 consulting firm. He was the first hire at CoinDesk after it was purchased by Digital Currency Group in 2016 and has covered crypto for the New Yorker, Forbes, Fortune, and the American City Business Journals. Connect with him via email at [email protected] and on X at @DelRayMan

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Thomson Reuters Is Using Your Feelings About Bitcoin to Make Investors Rich

Thomson Reuters has launched a bitcoin analysis product that uses AI to analyze how industry insiders feel about the cryptocurrency.

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First Results of Sierra Leone's Blockchain Vote Are In

The early returns of the first ever presidential election tracked on a blockchain are in, but some problems not even distributed ledgers can solve.

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Sierra Leone Secretly Holds First Blockchain-Audited Presidential Vote

Sierra Leone has allowed blockchain tech in a presidential election for what appears to be the first time, marking a milestone in election technology.

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Comcast Makes First Big Bet on a Multi-Blockchain Future

The venture capital arm of the $170 billion telecoms firm has made its first blockchain investment, one aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption.

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Ex-CFTC Chief: Even Republicans Are Pushing for Crypto Regulation

The former head of the CFTC is speaking out about what he sees as the broad interest U.S. politicians have in regulating the crypto markets.

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The Father of the JOBS Act Is Helping Build a Next-Generation ICO

The man credited for being the "Father of the Jobs Act" is exploring a number of blockchain projects that could help improve the legislation.

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Crypto All-Stars Turn Out for 'Truth Machine' Debut

The New York City premiere for the forthcoming blockchain book "The Truth Machine," drew a set of high-profile stars this week.

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Overstock Defends tZero ICO: SEC Subpoenaed 'Everyone Else'

Overstock is pushing back against the idea an inquiry into its tZero ICO is part of a broader SEC effort to crackdown on poor industry practices.

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Overstock: $250 Million tZero ICO Under SEC Review

Overstock.com blockchain subsidiary tZero has made a sudden change to the way it is conducting a significant step in its ongoing ICO.

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What is Circle X? Crypto Exchange to Challenge More Than Coinbase

Circle's big plans for crypto exchange Poloniex after acquisition include bringing cryptocurrencies and tokens of all kinds under one roof.

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