Sandali Handagama

Sandali Handagama is CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for policy and regulations, EMEA. She is an alumna of Columbia University's graduate school of journalism and has contributed to a variety of publications including The Guardian, Bloomberg, The Nation and Popular Science. Sandali doesn't own any crypto and she tweets as @iamsandali

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Policy

Infosec Exec Urges US Lawmakers to Tighten Crypto Regs Over Pandemic-Driven Scams

Cryptocurrencies should be regulated more stringently, a VMWare security executive told U.S. lawmakers, citing a rise in cybercrime during the pandemic.

Tom Kellermann, head of cybersecurity strategy at VMWare, addresses a virtual hearing of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security. (Sandali Handagama/CoinDesk)

Tech

Singapore Ride-Sharing App Lets Customers Pay With Bitcoin

Singapore-based Ryde announced it will be the first ride-hailing service to incorporate bitcoin payments into its own app.

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Policy

Digital Dollar? Get Real, Financial Inclusion Advocates Tell Congress

Currently just a flashy idea, the digital dollar is competing with duller but proven methods for the job of getting stimulus funds to every U.S. resident.

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Tech

National Science Foundation Funds Research Into Crypto Dollars

The National Science Foundation has given blockchain startup KRNC $225,000 to design cryptocurrency features for the U.S. dollar.

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Markets

Coca-Cola Distributor Offers Bitcoin Payment Options for Aussie Vending Machines

More than 2,000 vending machines in Australia and New Zealand will let customers purchase Coke products using bitcoin.

A Coke distributor in Asia will let vending machine customers purchase purchase beverages using bitcoin. (Credit: Sunvic / Shutterstock)