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Star Trek William Shatner Has Not Invested in Crypto | This is Why
Added 190 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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Crypto Derivatives Protocol Vega's Mainnet Goes Live for Futures, Options Trading
Added 190 Views / 0 LikesOn Wednesday, crypto derivatives protocol Vega launched its Alpha mainnet, a blockchain built specifically to handle decentralized derivatives trading of financial products such as futures and options. Vega Protocol co-founder Barney Mannerings joins "First Mover" to discuss what the protocol will offer users and why it aims to make trading as good as TradFi "but entirely decentralized."
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Anheuser-Busch Exec on Brand-Building in Web3
Added 187 Views / 0 LikesJulie Garneau, Senior Director and Head of NFTs, Blockchain and Metaverse at Anheuser-Busch, joins CoinDesk's "Why Web3" special at Consensus to discuss the brewing company's move into Web3 and the secret to brand-building in this space.
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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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Shanghai Upgrade Is 'the Finishing Touch': EY Global Blockchain Leader
Added 179 Views / 0 LikesEthereum's Shanghai upgrade brought a record-breaking weekly inflow of ether deposits for staking last week, according to various crypto analysts. EY Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody joins "First Mover" to discuss the upgrade and his outlook on decentralization in the industry.
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UNHCR Exec on Crypto's Role in Humanitarian Projects
Added 174 Views / 0 LikesCarmen Hett, Corporate Treasurer at the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR), joins "First Mover" to discuss crypto's use cases in humanitarian projects and the role of blockchain in crypto donations.
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Coinbase and Gemini Open Offshore Crypto Derivatives Exchanges
Added 173 Views / 0 LikesU.S.-based crypto trading firm Coinbase is opening a derivatives exchange in Bermuda as part of an international expansion plan that comes as the publicly traded company faces regulatory headwinds at home. Gemini also announced the launch of its own international crypto derivatives exchange. "The Hash" panel discusses what this suggests about the state of crypto business operations and regulation in the U.S.
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Strike's Jack Maller: "The Fed screwed up..."
Added 169 Views / 0 Likes"The Fed screwed up ... and it's really good for bitcoin," Strike's Jack Maller says. Watch him explain why as part of #CoinDeskTurns10. #CoinDesk #fed #inflation #crypto #centralbank #federalreserve #btc #cryptomarkets #economy #bitcoin #shorts
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Balaji Srinivasan: $1M Bitcoin Bet Could Take Longer Than 90 Days
Added 166 Views / 0 LikesEntrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan explained the rationale for his bet that bitcoin (BTC) could reach $1 million in price by June 17 during an interview at CoinDesk’s Consensus 2023 conference. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest on Balaji's controversial $1 million bitcoin prediction.
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SkyBridge Capital Founder Recounts November Trip to Bahamas Amid FTX Debacle
Added 165 Views / 0 LikesSkyBridge Capital Founder and Managing Partner Anthony Scaramucci, discussing his relationship with FTX founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, relays the story of his trip to the Bahamas in November, as FTX began to collapse.
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SEC Chairman Gensler Takes Crypto-Critical Message to the Web Again
Added 164 Views / 0 LikesU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler took his crypto-critical message to the web again with a new video on investor protection. "The Hash" panel discusses Chair Gensler's message and the agency's latest back-and-forth with Coinbase.
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AI Arena Co-Founder on Future of AI Gaming
Added 162 Views / 0 LikesAI Arena co-founder and COO Wei Xie joins CoinDesk's special "Hi, AI" show to discuss his inspirations for the project and the state of AI gaming. Plus, insights on the monetization of artificial intelligence and the future of gaming.
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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.
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Solana Labs CEO on Saga Smartphone Launch, NFT Outlook
Added 162 Views / 0 LikesSolana Labs' crypto-forward smartphone Saga will go on public sale on May 8. The new device from Solana Mobile costs $1,000 and is built on hardware from Bay Area smartphone company OSOM. Solana Labs CEO and co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko discusses the benefits and opportunities of Saga, citing its self-custody feature and decentralized app (dApp) store. Plus, insights into Solana following FTX's implosion and the global outlook for the Solana ecosystem
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Studio LOGIK Founder on Web3 and Art
Added 161 Views / 0 LikesStudio LOGIK founder Julian Gilliam joins CoinDesk's "Why Web3" special in Austin, Texas, to discuss how art can be a catalyst for mainstream Web3 adoption. Plus, insights on granting decentralized access to Web3 as tech giants like Google are moving into the space. And, the significance of diversity in Web3 and his Japanese language school.
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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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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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'Worst-Case Scenario' for Coinbase Would be for Crypto Exchange to Leave the U.S.: Analyst
Added 154 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. Edward Moya, OANDA Senior Market Analyst for The Americas, reacts to these latest developments and shares his bitcoin price analysis.
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SEC Chair Gensler Refuses to Say if Ether Is a Security During House Hearing
Added 154 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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Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Seeks to Merge UK and U.S. Entities
Added 150 Views / 0 LikesCelsius is seeking to mingle its U.K. and U.S. entities as court filings allege the distinction between them was a “sham.” CoinDesk’s regulatory reporter Jack Schickler discusses the pressure faced by the bankrupt crypto lender in different jurisdictions.
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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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Crypto on Capitol Hill: Timeline for Regulatory Framework?
Added 148 Views / 0 LikesKathy Kraninger, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Solidus Labs, joins Polygon Labs Chief Policy Officer Rebecca Rettig on "First Mover" to discuss their outlook on U.S. crypto regulation and reactions to former CFTC head J. Christopher Giancarlo's remarks on stablecoin legislation.
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Trust Machines CEO on Revival of Bitcoin Building
Added 148 Views / 0 LikesAt Consensus 2023, Muneeb Ali, CEO of Trust Machines, discusses the changes within the Bitcoin community's developer culture.
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Live Coverage: Fed Chair Powell Speaks After Interest Rate Decision
Added 147 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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U.S. House Will Have Crypto Bill in 2 Months - Rep. Patrick McHenry
Added 145 Views / 0 LikesRep. Patrick McHenry (R–N.C.) said the U.S. House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee will put together legislation to oversee the crypto sector in the "next two months," during CoinDesk's Consensus 2023 event. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses his key takeaways and what to expect from U.S. lawmakers regarding crypto regulation this year.
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Anthony Scaramucci on FTX Fallout and Future of Crypto Regulation
Added 144 Views / 0 LikesSkyBridge Capital founder and managing partner Anthony Scaramucci joins "First Mover" live at Consensus 2023 to discuss the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and the state of crypto regulation in the U.S. Plus, his thoughts on SEC Chairman Gary Gensler's performance and the future of CBDCs.
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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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Bitcoin Hovers Around $28.5K After Fed Rate Decision
Added 142 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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Do Kwon Disputes SEC Securities Fraud Charges in New Filing
Added 140 Views / 0 LikesIn a 47-page document, lawyers for Do Kwon, the founder of collapsed crypto issuer Terraform Labs, have requested a U.S. court to dismiss charges made against him by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In part because of the lack of jurisdiction, the court filings filed Friday show.
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Live Coverage: House Financial Services Committee Hearing on Stablecoins
Added 140 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 Subscribe to CoinDesk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoinDesk?sub_confirmation=1 Site: https://www.coindesk.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/coindesk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3104779/admin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coindesk Facebook: https://www.facebook.
