Consensus

Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot. (Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)
Pussy Riot, Political Action and the Future of DAOs
Nadya Tolokonnikova, a founder of the protest collective, has been using censorship-resistant tools enabled by crypto to advance its messaging for social change.
Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot. (Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

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IMF Official: ‘A World With More Than One Reserve Currency Is a More Stable World’
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.
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Lecture Hall
Here’s the Best Way to Get Up to Speed on Crypto for Free
Unlocked 101 sessions begin May 4 in the lead-up to the biggest event in crypto, Consensus by CoinDesk.
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FireBlocks CEO Pours Cold Water on Libra Excitement
FireBlocks' CEO was quick to dampen enthusiasm for libra.
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Donate to Help Fight COVID-19 With CoinDesk and NY Blockchain Week
During Consensus: Distributed, CoinDesk is raising money for COVID-19 relief using an innovative method called quadratic funding.
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Former CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo speaks at the CFC St. Moritz conference. (Photo courtesy of CFC St. Moritz)
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 money.
Former CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo speaks at the CFC St. Moritz conference. (Photo courtesy of CFC St. Moritz)

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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.
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The Rise of the Dollar Killers
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.
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Old and new in Medellin, Colombia. (Credit: Shutterstock)
Bitcoin in Emerging Markets: Latin America
Crypto adoption is up from Argentina to Venezuela, especially bitcoin and stablecoins like dai. But each market is unique.
Old and new in Medellin, Colombia. (Credit: Shutterstock)

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