Consensus_2021
Coinbase’s Latest Move into Media Includes ‘Fact Checking’
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong writes that Coinbase would be launching a fact-checking section on its company blog. “The Hash” panel discusses whether Coinbase’s media ambitions are propaganda or a real attempt at creating “decentralized” information.
Could Carl Icahn Be the Next Crypto Whale?
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn revealed that he’s studying bitcoin and crypto and may eventually put about $1 billion into the game. What led this notoriously anti-bitcoin investor to become crypto-curious? “The Hash” panel discusses.
Binance Says 'Rollback' Not Possible After DeFi Exploits on Binance Smart Chain
Binance is not responsible for "rug pulls" on Binance Smart Chain, an exchange representative says.
Consensus 2021: 7 Questions for Bitcoin Anarchist Eric Voskuil
We asked a Bitcoin developer about the patronage model, on-chain privacy, lessons from Taproot and Bitcoin's energy consumption.
Consensus Day 3, Recapped: The Battle Over Electronic Money
The future of CBDCs, stablecoins and untethered cryptocurrencies was all up for grabs on an action-packed day at CoinDesk's flagship event.
Bitcoin Is Trading Sideways. What Comes Next?
Bitcoin’s price has been stuck below $40K for the past week. What bitcoin signals should crypto investors watch out for that suggests a bounce, or a further drop, is on the horizon? Galen Moore, CoinDesk’s director of data and indexes, weighs in on what data he is keeping his eye on.
Influencer Miss Teen Crypto on Crypto Adoption Among Gen Z
Crypto influencer Miss Teen Crypto uses her online platforms to spread awareness about crypto adoption to Gen Z. The influencer shares what inspired her to teach her peers about bitcoin and what they’re finding interesting about blockchain technologies.
The Crypto Security Business is Booming
Fireblocks, a crypto custody firm that provides security and custody services for large institutional investors and crypto exchanges, says it has seen a 2,023% uptick in business since last year and has surpassed $600 billion in digital assets transferred.
DBS Bank CEO: We Have Twice as Many Engineers as Bankers
Banks and financial regulators should facilitate the tokenization of the financial system, DBS CEO Piyush Gupta said during Consensus 2021.
Mastercard Exec Shares Thoughts on Crypto Rewards, Stablecoin and CBDC Plans
Jessica Turner, the storied payment network’s fintech executive, reflects on mainstream crypto adoption at Consensus 2021.
