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EU Vote Finalizes Agreement on Landmark MiCA Regulation
Added 125 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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Ex-Coinbase Product Manager Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Insider Trading
Added 1,211 Views / 0 LikesIshan Wahi, a former product manager at crypto exchange Coinbase, was sentenced to two years in prison weeks after pleading guilty to insider trading charges, according to a report from Reuters. "The Hash" panel reacts to the breaking news developments.
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EY Unveils Ethereum-Based Carbon Emission Tracking Platform
Added 223 Views / 0 LikesEY, the professional services giant, has started an Ethereum-based platform for enterprises to track their carbon emissions and carbon credit traceability. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments as EY Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody said in a statement, "detailed traceability allows for tracking of emissions inventory through tokenization including the ability to link carbon output to specific product output."
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Fed Chair Powell 'won't rule out' a recession
Added 114 Views / 0 Likes#shorts #crypto #fed #federalreserve “I think it's still possible the case of avoiding a recession is, in my view, more likely than that of having a recession," U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says after Wednesday's FOMC meeting. "But ... it's possible we'll have what I hope will be a mild recession." #fed #interestrate #centralbank #banking #banks #centralbank #economy #recession #fomc Subscribe to CoinDesk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co
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Fintech Firm Announces Launch of Global Blockchain Network With Deloitte, Goldman Sachs
Added 983 Views / 0 LikesFinancial technology company Digital Asset will start a privacy-enabled interoperable blockchain network designed to provide a decentralized infrastructure for institutional clients. Participants of the Canton Network include BNP Paribas (BNP), Deloitte, Cboe Global Markets (CBOE), Goldman Sachs (GS), and Microsoft (MSFT), among many others. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the future of enterprise blockchain tech and institutional finan
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First Book on FTX and SBF's Implosion Published
Added 2,044 Views / 0 LikesVeteran crypto journalist and former CoinDesker Brady Dale has published a new book on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's downfall and the longevity of decentralized finance (DeFi). Dale joins "The Hash" to share insights into his book and the lessons learned from FTX's collapse.
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Foresight Institute CEO on Use Cases of AI
Added 95 Views / 0 LikesThe meteoric rise in public engagement with ChatGPT over the last few months brings questions about how artificial intelligence will play a role in our daily lives. Foresight Institute CEO Allison Duettmann discusses potential use cases of AI and the ethical implications around the technology.
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Former CFTC Head Says Regulators Can Engage With Crypto 'If They Have the Will to Do So'
Added 119 Views / 0 LikesJ. Christopher Giancarlo's remarks come as crypto businesses argue U.S. regulators have been too vague heading into this year's crackdown.
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Former Epic Games Exec to Join Web3 Giant Yuga Labs as CTO
Added 158 Views / 0 LikesMike Seavers, the former executive vice president of development at Fortnite creator Epic Games, is joining Yuga Labs as chief technology officer, effective May 22. "The Hash" panel weighs in on what this means to developments of Web3 gaming.
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Franklin Templeton CEO on Expanding Money Market Fund on Polygon
Added 142 Views / 0 LikesFranklin Templeton says its OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund is now supported on Ethereum via layer 2 blockchain Polygon. Franklin Templeton CEO and President Jenny Johnson joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the U.S. asset manager's latest move into the digital assets world. Plus, Johnson shares her crypto markets outlook and predictions on the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.
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French Senators' Proposal on Crypto Influencers; U.K. Wants to Ban Crypto Cold Calls
Added 160 Views / 0 LikesSocial media influencers would be allowed to promote products of registered crypto companies under proposals agreed by the French Senate’s Economics Committee on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the U.K. government is set to ban cold calls to sell financial products, including crypto, according to a Wednesday announcement. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in global crypto regulation.
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Future of Crypto Mining Taxes in the U.S.
Added 120 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.
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Google Cloud Exec Discusses Polygon Partnership
Added 111 Views / 0 LikesDirector of Google Cloud Web3 James Tromans joins Consensus 2023 to discuss a new strategic partnership with Polygon, and efforts to "accelerate the growth" of Polygon's protocols.
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Grayscale CEO Discusses Ongoing GBTC Litigation Issues
Added 111 Views / 0 LikesGrayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein joins CoinDesk, from Consensus 2023, to discuss the platform's ongoing litigation case against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and when a decision would likely be made. Grayscale Investments and CoinDesk are both owned by parent company Digital Currency Group.
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Here's Why Bitcoin Blockchain Fees Have Surged to 2-Year Highs
Added 1,353 Views / 0 LikesFees on the Bitcoin blockchain have surged to two-year highs as the ‘Bitcoin Request for Comment’ (BRC-20) tokens and the rising popularity of the Ordinals protocol drives demand for block space. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Bitcoin community.
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House Financial Services Committee Hold First Hearing on Stablecoins in 2023
Added 149 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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How Does AI Impact Artists and Their Work
Added 131 Views / 0 LikesJiabao Li, Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, joins CoinDesk's special program "Hi, AI" to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in the world of art and the ethical questions around authorship and creativity.
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Humanoid Robot Desi on Future of AI
Added 119 Views / 0 LikesHumanoid robot Desdemona joins CoinDesk's special "Hi, AI" show to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and whether robots will take over the jobs of human beings.
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Inside the First Ever Fan-Owned SailGP Racing Team
Added 1,105 Views / 0 LikesSailGP’s racing team is formed by 1,950 fan owners who created a DAO that makes decisions on everything from the team to approving brand deals. They are officially underway for their season 4 debut in June. Fan-Owned Sail Team LLC founder David Palmer shares insights into the first global league to embrace DAOs and what the future holds for sports and governance.
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Involuntarily Unbanked: How the Cannabis Industry Makes the Case for Crypto
Added 108 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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Is My Algorithm Biased? The Imperative of Inclusion for Crypto
Added 83 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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Jack Dorsey's Block Buys Bitcoin Mining Chip as Intel Shuts Down Production
Added 125 Views / 0 LikesJack Dorsey's Block (SQ) recently bought a large number of bitcoin (BTC) mining chips from Intel (INTC), which will accelerate its plans to enter the mining hardware market just as the chipmaker winds down production. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest developments.
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Jamie Dimon: 'This Part of the Crisis Is Over' After JPMorgan Chase Buys Failed First Republic Bank
Added 185 Views / 0 LikesJPMorgan Chase is buying most assets of troubled First Republic Bank in a deal announced Monday after the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history, behind only Washington Mutual. "This part of the crisis is over," JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest banking jitters.
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Join Nick Neumen at Consensus 2023
Added 1,028 Views / 0 Likes"Don't get SBF'd". Casa CEO Nick Neuman will take the stage at #Consensus2023 to discuss how to self-custody your crypto and keep it safe yourself. Join him 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 #blockchain #web3 #crypto #austin S
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Join Pooja Ranjan at Consensus2023
Added 120 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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Join Sophia Lopez at Consensus 2023
Added 1,200 Views / 0 LikesJoin Kaleido founder and president Sophia Lopez at #Consensus2023's Protocol Village where we'll dive deep into the technology behind different chains. We'll take a look at what worked, what didn't and the best practices moving forward. 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 #blockchain #web3 #cry
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Joint U.S. House Hearing on Crypto’s Future Kicks Off
Added 247 Views / 0 LikesThe unusual joint meeting of the two most crypto-relevant committees in the U.S. House of Representatives was called to work out the best legislative approach to digital assets. Still, one of the top Democrats questioned whether Congress should be writing a bill at all. "The Hash" panel discusses the key takeaways from the hearing and the potential impact on future U.S. crypto regulation.
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Judge Rules in Favor of Yuga Labs Over Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Copycats
Added 117 Views / 0 LikesYuga Labs, the company behind the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection, received a legal victory in the form of a partial summary judgment in its copyright case against Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen who are the creators behind RR/BAYC. “The Hash” discusses various opinions about this lawsuit and what it could mean for satirical NFTs in the future.
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Justin Sun to Reverse $56M Binance Transfer After CEO Zhao Flags Potential SUI Token Grab
Added 116 Views / 0 LikesTron founder Justin Sun tweeted on Monday that he has arranged a full refund of a $56 million transfer to Binance after the exchange platform's CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao warned against a potential token grab of the new SUI token. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Sui blockchain ahead of its mainnet launch on May 3.
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Ledger CEO on Cold Wallet Adoption, State of Crypto Regulation
Added 162 Views / 0 LikesLedger CEO Pascal Gauthier joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss what the crypto hardware wallet maker is doing to make it easier for institutions to hold digital assets and boost investor confidence in the market after the implosions of crypto firms like Voyager, Celsius, and FTX. Plus, Gauthier's reaction to Europe's latest MiCA framework.
