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Worldwide Grassroots Projects Can Lead Crypto Recovery
Crypto is not hurting lower income and marginalized communities, but instead providing them with new tools - through innovative governance models and tokenomics - to regain control from historically oppressive financial systems.
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Circle to Roll Out Free Crypto Literacy Program to HBCUs
Students who perform well will get a leg up to apply for Circle internships and employment. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.
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CDCROP: Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss (L-R) creators of crypto exchange Gemini Trust Co. on stage at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Crypto Becomes Next Financial Sector Under US Lawmakers’ Diversity Lens
Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee are asking for more information about hiring from digital-assets firms.
CDCROP: Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss (L-R) creators of crypto exchange Gemini Trust Co. on stage at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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The Metaverse Will Make Gamers of Us All
Fundamentally, the "metaverse" is a game – but one with real consequences and opportunities. This article is part of "Metaverse Week."
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Crypto’s Diversity Problem: It’s Complicated
Permissionless innovation lowers barriers for disadvantaged groups but the industry is still dominated by white males in key ways, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.
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Diversity and Inclusion Shouldn’t Just Be Buzzwords
Education, access and opportunity are critical to improving diversity in the crypto industry.
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Bakkt Adds 2 Female Board Members to Bolster Diversity
The crypto industry is dominated by men; according to a LinkedIn analysis from 2018 to 2021, 70% of new crypto hires were men.
Bakkt executives at the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 22, 2021 (NYSE)

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Women-Led DAO Tackles (Lack of) Gender Diversity in Crypto
H.E.R. DAO organized a "Hacker House" at the Avalanche Summit in Barcelona last week, funding 25 women developers to attend.
Hackathon entrance at the Avalanche Summit in Barecelona (Lyllah Ledesma/CoinDesk)

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Is Crypto Becoming More Diverse?
Part of the promise of cryptocurrencies is the opening of opportunities and financial services to disadvantaged populations – but the digital assets industry has been far from diverse.
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NYDFS Plans to Collect Diversity Data From Banking and Crypto Institutions
All authorized virtual currency service providers will be required to submit diversity data of their boards and management to the NYDFS.
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