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Consensus 2022
Hey Crypto World, Let’s Talk About Mainstreaming the Satoshi at Consensus
The high price of bitcoin intimidates crypto newbies. CoinDesk is hosting a private session at Consensus 2022 to begin changing the conversation.
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By Pete Pachal
May 31, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
May 31, 2022
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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.
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By Daniel Kuhn
Jan 17, 2022 at 9:50 p.m. UTC
Jan 17, 2022
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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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By Sandali Handagama
May 24, 2021 at 5:34 p.m. UTC
May 24, 2021
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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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By Bailey Reutzel
Apr 30, 2021 at 9:16 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2021
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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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By Paddy Baker
May 12, 2020 at 2:36 p.m. UTC
May 12, 2020
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New York-based interpretive artist Mr. Star City created an original piece of artwork at Consensus: Distributed for auction to support COVID-19 relief.
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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.
New York-based interpretive artist Mr. Star City created an original piece of artwork at Consensus: Distributed for auction to support COVID-19 relief.
By Pete Pachal
May 11, 2020 at 6:51 p.m. UTC
May 11, 2020
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Former CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo speaks at the CFC St. Moritz conference. (Photo courtesy of CFC St. Moritz)
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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
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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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By Elaine Ramirez
May 11, 2020 at 1:19 a.m. UTC
May 11, 2020
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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 tra...
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
May 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
May 8, 2020
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Old and new in Medellin, Colombia. (Credit: Shutterstock)
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Argentina
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)
By Leigh Cuen
May 8, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
May 8, 2020
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