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Is My Algorithm Biased? The Imperative of Inclusion for Crypto
Added 19 Views / 0 LikesProfessor Mehrsa Baradaran at UC Irvine School of Law joins Consensus 2022 with a presentation on financial inclusion and racial inequality. Plus, a conversation among Dawn Song (OASIS LABS), Isaiah Jackson ("Bitcoin and Black America"), Erin Cohee (OneUnited Bank) and Mehrsa Baradaran on crypto's role in solving biased algorithm from centralized to decentralized internet system. Moderator: Tricia Wang, Co-Founder & Director, Crypto Research and Desig
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The Use Case for Twitter Competitor Nostr
Added 24 Views / 0 LikesMany crypto advocates are seeing the value of censorship-resistant social media since Twitter went private. As part of CoinDesk's Projects to Watch 2023, Damus founder Will Casarin joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the future of decentralization in social media platforms.
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06:26
Coinbase Acquires License To Operate in Bermuda
Added 26 Views / 0 LikesCoinbase (COIN) has obtained a license to offer its services in Bermuda as part of its international expansion efforts, the firm announced in a blog post on Wednesday. “The Hash” panel discusses how this could shape Coinbase's future. The news comes two days after CEO Brian Armstrong indicated that the exchange would consider moving away from the U.S. if regulation doesn’t become clearer.
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03:29
Crypto Custody Explained: Benefits and Risks
Added 26 Views / 0 LikesJoin #Consensus2023, the most important conversation in crypto and Web3, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3XXIq17 There is no shortage of horror stories about stolen funds, hacks and lost passwords in the crypto industry. This is where crypto custody comes into play. Casa CEO Nick Neuman breaks down three types of custodians, as well as the benefits and risks of each.
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09:26
Lukso Genesis Validator Smart Contract Set to Go Live
Added 29 Views / 0 LikesLukso, a layer 1 blockchain for creative types, is opening a smart contract that lets original validators participate in running the blockchain. The Lukso initial validators will vote on the token supply of LYX and how much the Foundation can hold. Lukso co-founder Marjorie Hernandez joins the conversation.
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Crypto and the Crisis of Meaning: Creating Culture and Communities Through Money
Added 21 Views / 0 LikesMeltem Demirors, CSO at CoinShares, joins FWB Mayor Alex Zhang at Consensus 2022 to discuss the meanings of crypto with a focus on creating culture and communities through money and memes. Moderator: Joon Ian Wong, Founder, Cryptographic Media
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23:32
Involuntarily Unbanked: How the Cannabis Industry Makes the Case for Crypto
Added 26 Views / 0 LikesKhurshid Khoja, CEO & Founder of Greenbridge Corporate Counsel joins Wasserman's Senior Director Mary Pryor at Consensus 2022 to discuss the experiences of the state-legal U.S. cannabis industry operating under federal prohibition, and how these experiences illustrate the many use cases for cryptocurrency and other blockchain-enabled technologies. Moderator: Stephanie Izquieta, Head of Web3 Content, Events Programming, CoinDesk
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05:47
Starbucks Odyssey Brews Second Serving of NFTs
Added 18 Views / 0 LikesStarbucks Odyssey’s first drop of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which the coffee company calls “Stamps,” hit a few bitter notes. But the coffee company’s Web3 loyalty program did what beta programs should do and let the company learn from its mistakes. "The Hash" team discusses what changed with “The Starbucks First Store Collection,” the second NFT drop.
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00:36
World Metaverse Council's Chair Dr. Jane Thomason Takes The Stage At Consensus 2023
Added 87 Views / 0 LikesWorld Metaverse Council Chair Dr. Jane Thomason values the community #Consensus2023 provides for those working together toward the future of blockchain and digital assets. Grab your pass to join her next week in Austin: https://consensus.coindesk.com/register/?utm_content=marketing&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=organic&utm_campaign=c23 #Coindesk #consensus #cryptoevent #networking #blockchain #web3 #crypto #austin Subscribe to CoinDesk
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09:46
Bitstamp COO on Future of EU’s Crypto Licensing Regime
Added 26 Views / 0 LikesLawmakers in the European Union on Thursday voted 517-38 in favor of a new crypto licensing regime, MiCA, with 18 abstentions, making it the first major jurisdiction in the world to introduce a comprehensive crypto law. Bitstamp Chief Operating Officer John Ehlers and CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler weigh in on the latest developments.
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05:11
House Financial Services Committee Hold First Hearing on Stablecoins in 2023
Added 32 Views / 0 LikesThe House Financial Services Committee held its first hearing on stablecoins in 2023 on Wednesday in connection with a discussion draft bill created by Reps. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) last year and that was published over the past weekend. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De explains why some key Democrats are bringing into question the chances for U.S. stablecoin legislation that the crypto i
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03:35
EU Vote Finalizes Agreement on Landmark MiCA Regulation
Added 22 Views / 0 LikesEurope is set to become the first major jurisdiction in the world to introduce a comprehensive crypto law called MiCA, which stands for Markets in Crypto Assets. The vote clears the way for the landmark regulation to take effect in 2024. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler discusses what this means for crypto exchanges and digital-wallet companies.
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00:40
Bitcoin's Move Below 20-Day Moving Average Signals Sign of Weakness
Added 24 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin closed below the 20-day moving average (DMA) on Wednesday, according to data from TradingView, signaling a sign of weakness. The last time the cryptocurrency traded below the 20-DMA was in mid-March. “All About Bitcoin” host George Kaloudis presents “The Chart of the Day.”
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05:38
Breaking Down House Financial Services Committee’s Stablecoin Bill Framework
Added 32 Views / 0 LikesJoin #Consensus2023, the most important conversation in crypto and Web3, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3XXIq17 The House Financial Services Committee has unveiled a draft of its stablecoin legislation, proposing a framework for issuers such as Circle and Tether to define how state and federal entities can regulate their offerings. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses
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08:38
Bitcoin Slips for Second Consecutive Day, Touching 10-Day Low
Added 75 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin (BTC) fell for a second straight day on Thursday, dropping to a 24-hour low of $28,401. Options Insights Founder Imran Lakha shares his crypto markets analysis. Lakha also closely examines ETH's realized spikes following the successful Shanghai upgrade.
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01:29
Do Kwon Reportedly Faces Montenegro Indictment; Tesla's Bitcoin Holdings Update
Added 27 Views / 0 LikesAccording to a report from Bloomberg Law, prosecutors in Montenegro have submitted an indictment proposal for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon. Separately, electric car maker Tesla (TSLA) did not buy or sell any bitcoin in the first quarter of 2023, the company reported in its latest earnings release.
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07:09
Scroll Co-Founder on Ethereum Scaling Race
Added 23 Views / 0 LikesJoin #Consensus2023, the most important conversation in crypto and Web3, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3XXIq17 A decentralized, global team of developers is shirking the urge to be the first to scale Ethereum. As part of CoinDesk's Projects to Watch 2023, Scroll co-founder Sandy Peng discusses Ethereum's "zero-knowledge" arms race and how Scroll stands out from the competition.
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06:41
Blockdaemon Eyes Large Institutions With New Wallet App
Added 24 Views / 0 LikesJoin #Consensus2023, the most important conversation in crypto and Web3, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3XXIq17 Blockdaemon is launching an all-in-one wallet service to help large-scale institutions and crypto custodians steward their assets without entrusting them to third parties. Blockdaemon CEO and founder Konstantin Richter discusses the crypto infrastructure provider's approach to institutions and the
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00:50
Join Pooja Ranjan at Consensus2023
Added 26 Views / 0 LikesEthereum Cat Herders' herder-in-chief, Pooja Ranjan is looking forward to speaking at #Consensus2023 IRL this year and all of the information sharing that will occur. Join her next week in Austin for the most important conversations in crypto and Web3. Grab your pass: https://consensus.coindesk.com/register/?utm_content=marketing&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=organic&utm_campaign=c23 #Coindesk #consensus #cryptoevent #networking #block
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14:43
SEC Chair Gensler Refuses to Say if Ether Is a Security During House Hearing
Added 34 Views / 0 LikesJoin #Consensus2023, the most important conversation in crypto and Web3, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3XXIq17 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler refused to say whether ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, was a security during a nearly five-hour hearing Tuesday before the House Financial Services Committee. Howard Fischer, Moses Singer partner and for
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01:28
Star Trek William Shatner Has Not Invested in Crypto | This is Why
Added 55 Views / 0 Likes92-year-old star actor William Shatner, live from Consensus 2023, explains why he's never invested in any cryptocurrency.
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Consensus 2023: Here's What You Missed
Added 834 Views / 0 LikesConsensus 2023 by CoinDesk returned to an in-person format as 14,981 attendees descended on Austin, Texas. Check out these highlights from the groundbreaking 3-day event. #cryptocurrency #digitalfinance #finance #bitcoin #crypto Subscribe to CoinDesk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoinDesk... Site: https://www.coindesk.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/coindesk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3104... Instagram: https://www.inst
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Marathon Digital Holdings CEO on White House's Crypto Mining Tax Proposal
Added 54 Views / 0 LikesThe Biden Administration is pushing to impose a punitive tax on crypto mining operations for the "harms they impose on society," according to an online post from the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel shares his reaction and why he thinks the White House "just wants to get rid of crypto" in the U.S.
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The Hash
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10:34
Bitcoin Hovers Around $28.5K After Fed Rate Decision
Added 33 Views / 0 LikesThe U.S. Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) continued to lift the fed funds rate by 0.25% to a targeted range of 5%-5.25%. Morning Consult Senior economist Jesse Wheeler joins Caleb & Brown Director Jake Boyle on"All About Bitcoin" to discuss how the crypto market is reacting to Fed Chair Powell's news conference following the decision.
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06:03
White House Pushes for Punitive 30% Tax on Crypto Mining Operations
Added 28 Views / 0 LikesU.S. President Joe Biden is looking to impose a punitive tax on crypto mining operations for the "harms they impose on society," the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) said Tuesday in an online post. The administration’s blog entry made the case for a U.S. tax equal to 30% of a mining firm’s energy costs – an unusual industry-specific penalty that could threaten the profits of such businesses. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential imp
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05:13
PEPECOIN Trading Volumes Surpass Dogecoin, Shiba Inu as Early Buyers Take Profits
Added 33 Views / 0 LikesFrenzied trading activity has pushed the newly launched pepe token (PEPE) to garner trading volumes higher than those of dogecoin (DOGE) and shiba inu (SHIB), otherwise the two biggest meme coins by trading volume. Since its debut a few weeks ago, PEPE briefly rocketed to a $502 million market cap following a 2,100% rise before pulling back. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential factors driving the meme economy's latest rally.
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Live Coverage: Fed Chair Powell Speaks After Interest Rate Decision
Added 25 Views / 0 LikesFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell holds a press conference following the U.S. central bank's two-day meeting on monetary policy and a decision on interest rates. Join #Consensus2023, the most important conversation in crypto and Web3, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3XXIq17 Subscribe to CoinDesk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoinDesk?sub_confirmation=1 Site: https://www.coindesk.com Twitter:
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06:25
Amboss Technologies CEO on Bitcoin Lightning Network Outlook
Added 48 Views / 0 LikesAmboss Technologies co-founder and CEO Jesse Shrader discusses the company's latest $4 million seed funding raise and mission to incorporate a social layer and identify Lightning Network nodes. Plus, Shrader's outlook on the mainstream adoption of the Lightning Network.
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Future of Crypto Mining Taxes in the U.S.
Added 22 Views / 0 LikesYahoo News is reporting that the Biden Administration is pushing for a 30% climate change tax on cryptocurrency mining. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what it would take to incorporate the proposal.
