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Consensus: Distributed

Vitalik Buterin on stage at RadicalXchange 2019. (Credit: Christine Kim for CoinDesk)
Technology
Video
Vitalik Buterin Says Much-Delayed Ethereum 2.0 Still on Track for July Launch
Ethereum's founder says the network's big upgrade is on track to launch in July, bringing proof of stake and new scalability features to the network.
Vitalik Buterin on stage at RadicalXchange 2019. (Credit: Christine Kim for CoinDesk)
By Paddy Baker
May 11, 2020 at 2:37 p.m. UTC
May 11, 2020
VideoEthereumVitalik ButerinConsensus: Distributed
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers speaks during Consensus: Distributed.
Policy
Privacy
The Problem With Money Is 'Too Much Privacy,' Says Ex-US Treasury Secretary Summers
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said there may be “too much privacy” associated with government-issued cash, noting the prevalence of money laundering and its wid...
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers speaks during Consensus: Distributed.
By Bradley Keoun
May 11, 2020 at 2:11 p.m. UTC
May 11, 2020
PrivacyVideoCBDCsConsensus: Distributed
Vault
Markets
Ledger
Canadian Exchange VirgoCX Taps Ledger Vault for Custody, Insurance Support
Canada-based crypto exchange VirgoCX has turned to enterprise infrastructure technology platform Ledger Vault to provide custody solutions for retail and institutional clients...
Vault
By Sebastian Sinclair
May 11, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
May 11, 2020
LedgerCustodyExchangeConsensus: DistributedVirgoCX
Photo by davisco on Unsplash
Markets
Halving
What to Watch at Consensus: Distributed – Bitcoin Halving
Consensus: Distributed kicks off on the same day as Bitcoin's big day. Here's what to watch to stay up to date on the halving.
Photo by davisco on Unsplash
By Daniel Kuhn
May 11, 2020 at 12:17 p.m. UTC
May 11, 2020
HalvingConsensus: Distributed
Edelman surveyed 34,000 people across 26 different markets, gauging their thoughts on the overall crypto space. (Credit: Edelman)
Markets
Surveys
Global Trust in Crypto Potential Grows to 48%, Edelman Survey Finds
Just 48% of respondents to Edelman's Trust Barometer indicated they believe in the potential of cryptocurrency, but this figure still shows double-digit growth year over year.
Edelman surveyed 34,000 people across 26 different markets, gauging their thoughts on the overall crypto space. (Credit: Edelman)
By Danny Nelson
May 11, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
May 11, 2020
SurveysAdoptionConsensus: Distributed
The European Central Bank is looking into what would be required for a retail-focused central bank digital currency, Executive Board Member Yves Mersch said in his opening to Consensus: Distributed Monday. (Credit: CoinDesk)
Markets
Ecb
'Game-Changer' Retail Digital Currency Now European Central Bank's Focus, Board Member Says
The European Central Bank is looking into what a retail central bank digital currency form of the euro might look like, executive member Yves Mersch said.
The European Central Bank is looking into what would be required for a retail-focused central bank digital currency, Executive Board Member Yves Mersch said in his opening to Consensus: Distributed Monday. (Credit: CoinDesk)
By Nikhilesh De
May 11, 2020 at 11:53 a.m. UTC
May 11, 2020
ECBYves MerschVideosConsensus: Distributed
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Markets
News roundup
Blockchain Bites: Your Guide to Consensus Distributed
Blockchain Bites will publish twice daily throughout Consensus: Distributed, setting the schedule and rounding up what you may have missed.
Credit: The Climate Reality Project on Unsplash
By Daniel Kuhn
May 11, 2020 at 11:51 a.m. UTC
May 11, 2020
News RoundupNewslettersBlockchain BitesConsensus: Distributed
Swiss bridge (Shutterstock)
Markets
Swiss bank
Crypto Native SEBA Bank Offers Asset Tokenization Service With TokenSoft Tie-Up
SEBA Bank is tapping TokenSoft's new European distributor to create a bespoke asset tokenization service.
Swiss bridge (Shutterstock)
By Nikhilesh De
May 11, 2020 at 11:04 a.m. UTC
May 11, 2020
Swiss BankSwitzerlandTokenizationTokenSoftSEBA BankConsensus: Distributed
Former CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo speaks at the CFC St. Moritz conference. (Photo courtesy of CFC St. Moritz)
Markets
Consensus
What to Watch at Consensus: Distributed – CBDCs, Travel Rule and the Future of Money
The disruption of money is the meta-theme for this year’s conference. Here are our top picks for those keen to join the conversation on regulation, policy and the future of mo...
Former CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo speaks at the CFC St. Moritz conference. (Photo courtesy of CFC St. Moritz)
By Aaron Stanley
May 11, 2020 at 6:23 a.m. UTC
May 11, 2020
ConsensusConsensus: Distributed
Credit: Unsplash/Annie Spratt
Markets
Consensus
How to Watch Consensus and Network With Attendees
We’ve taken programming and networking virtual. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to join us.
Credit: Unsplash/Annie Spratt
By Elaine Ramirez
May 11, 2020 at 1:19 a.m. UTC
May 11, 2020
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