Consensus

Consensus 2021

Here’s the Best Way to Get Up to Speed on Crypto for Free

Bailey ReutzelApr 30, 2021

Unlocked 101 sessions begin May 4 in the lead-up to the biggest event in crypto, Consensus by CoinDesk.

Libra

FireBlocks CEO Pours Cold Water on Libra Excitement

Paddy BakerMay 12, 2020

FireBlocks' CEO was quick to dampen enthusiasm for libra.

Consensus 2021

IMF Official: ‘A World With More Than One Reserve Currency Is a More Stable World’

Sandali HandagamaMay 24, 2021

Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli said we already live in a world with more than one reserve currency, but also that crypto was too young and volatile to be a global reserve.

Consensus: Distributed

Donate to Help Fight COVID-19 With CoinDesk and NY Blockchain Week

Pete PachalMay 11, 2020

During Consensus: Distributed, CoinDesk is raising money for COVID-19 relief using an innovative method called quadratic funding.

Consensus: Distributed

What to Watch at Consensus: Distributed – CBDCs, Travel Rule and the Future of Money

Aaron StanleyMay 11, 2020

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 money.

Consensus

Consensus: Distributed

How to Watch Consensus and Network With Attendees

Elaine RamirezMay 11, 2020

We’ve taken programming and networking virtual. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to join us.

Podcasts

The Rise of the Dollar Killers

Nathaniel WhittemoreMay 8, 2020

Could the dollar be replaced by a single new, dominant currency like China’s DCEP, or is a multipolar currency world more likely? Presented in documentary podcast and full transcript formats.

Consensus: Distributed

Bitcoin in Emerging Markets: Latin America

Leigh CuenMay 8, 2020

Crypto adoption is up from Argentina to Venezuela, especially bitcoin and stablecoins like dai. But each market is unique.

Podcasts

Why the Dollar Has Never Been Stronger or More Set Up to Fail

Nathaniel WhittemoreMay 1, 2020

With trillions in money printing, the dollar should be getting weaker. Instead, it’s stronger than ever. What gives? The first of a four-part microseries on the battle for the future of money.