Consensus 2023
Future Perfect Ventures Founder on VC Funding
Future Perfect Ventures founder Jalak Jobanputra weighs in on the state of crypto VC funding. Venture capitalists are "definitely in a winter for funding, but innovation goes up," Jobanputra said.
Franklin Templeton CEO: Bitcoin Is a 'Distraction'
Jenny Johnson, CEO and President of Franklin Templeton discusses why bitcoin is "the greatest distraction from the greatest disruption of financial services, blockchain," and the importance of blockchain in traditional finance.
Grayscale CEO Discusses Ongoing GBTC Litigation Issues
Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein, discusses at Consensus 2023, the company's ongoing litigation against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and when a decision is expected. The crypto asset manager is suing over the SEC's rejection of its application to create a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by parent company Digital Currency Group.
Former CFTC Head Says Regulators Can Engage With Crypto 'If They Have the Will to Do So'
Chris Giancarlo's remarks at Consensus 2023 come as crypto businesses argue U.S. regulators have been too vague heading into this year's crackdown.
Securitize CEO on Corporate Interest in Tokenized Assets
Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo discusses at Consensus 2023 why corporates are more comfortable with tokenized assets on blockchains.
Proof CEO on How History will Reflect on the Current State of Web3
Proof CEO Kevin Rose discusses at Consensus 2023 the turbulent period that Web3 developers find themselves in.
Salesforce Web3 Studio and Strategic Customer Head on Challenges for Web3 Brands
Marc Mathieu the SVP Web3 Studio and Strategic Customer head for Salesforce discusses at Consensus 2023 the future challenges for Web3 companies, mentioning "another 6-9 months crossing the dessert".
WisdomTree CEO on Tokenizing Real World Assets
WisdomTree CEO Jonathan Steinberg discusses at Consensus 2023 his company’s soon-to-launch crypto wallet for trading tokenized real world assets.
Art Blocks CEO: Benefits of NFT Royalties for Creators
Art Blocks CEO Erik Calderon discusses at Consensus 2023 the value and benefits that NFT royalties can offer creators.