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Marathon Digital Holdings CEO on White House's Crypto Mining Tax Proposal
Added 51 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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Consensus 2023: Here's What You Missed
Added 828 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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Star Trek William Shatner Has Not Invested in Crypto | This is Why
Added 52 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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SEC Chair Gensler Refuses to Say if Ether Is a Security During House Hearing
Added 31 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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Join Pooja Ranjan at Consensus2023
Added 24 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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06:41
Blockdaemon Eyes Large Institutions With New Wallet App
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 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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Scroll Co-Founder on Ethereum Scaling Race
Added 22 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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01:29
Do Kwon Reportedly Faces Montenegro Indictment; Tesla's Bitcoin Holdings Update
Added 25 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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08:38
Bitcoin Slips for Second Consecutive Day, Touching 10-Day Low
Added 65 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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05:38
Breaking Down House Financial Services Committee’s Stablecoin Bill Framework
Added 30 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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00:40
Bitcoin's Move Below 20-Day Moving Average Signals Sign of Weakness
Added 23 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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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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05:11
House Financial Services Committee Hold First Hearing on Stablecoins in 2023
Added 30 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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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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World Metaverse Council's Chair Dr. Jane Thomason Takes The Stage At Consensus 2023
Added 82 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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05:47
Starbucks Odyssey Brews Second Serving of NFTs
Added 17 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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Involuntarily Unbanked: How the Cannabis Industry Makes the Case for Crypto
Added 25 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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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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09:26
Lukso Genesis Validator Smart Contract Set to Go Live
Added 28 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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03:29
Crypto Custody Explained: Benefits and Risks
Added 25 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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06:26
Coinbase Acquires License To Operate in Bermuda
Added 25 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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The Use Case for Twitter Competitor Nostr
Added 23 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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Is My Algorithm Biased? The Imperative of Inclusion for Crypto
Added 18 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 Big Picture: Two Visionaries on Where All This is Headed
Added 18 Views / 0 LikesAmy Wu, Head of Ventures and Gaming at FTX Ventures joins Metagood Co-founder and Chairman Bill Tai at Consensus 2022 for a discussion about the outlook of cryptocurrency. Moderator: Staci Warden, CEO, Algorand Foundation
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'Worst-Case Scenario' for Coinbase Would be for Crypto Exchange to Leave the U.S.: Analyst
Added 35 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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Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Can Await Trial From Home, Dutch Court Rules
Added 23 Views / 0 LikesAlexey Pertsev, a Russian developer who worked on code for the Tornado Cash privacy protocol, can await trial from home, a court in the Netherlands has ruled. Pertsev has been in a Dutch jail since August after U.S. authorities sanctioned the privacy protocol. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest developments.
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Live Coverage: House Financial Services Committee Hearing on Stablecoins
Added 28 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.
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Join Sophia Lopez at Consensus 2023
Added 795 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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Collect DESK to Enhance Your Consensus 2023 Experience
Added 80 Views / 0 LikesDESK, CoinDesk's social token, enhances the Consensus experience by incentivizing attendee engagement. #Consensus2023 attendees can collect DESK by exploring all that the conference has to offer – visiting exhibition booths, attending panels, interacting with activations and more. Trade it for merchandise, food and drinks and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Join CoinDesk community manager Asa Sanon-Jules in Austin: https://consensus.coindesk.com/regis
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Bitcoin Notches Biggest Weekly Loss in 5 Months
Added 18 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin (BTC) faced selling pressure in the week ended Sunday as bond yields rose and the U.S. dollar liquidity declined. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization posted its largest single-week percentage loss since early November, according to data from TradingView and CoinDesk. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note rose by six basis points to 3.58%, its second-straight weekly gain, denting the appeal of risky assets, including crypt