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Ben Schiller

Ben Schiller

Ben Schiller is CoinDesk's managing editor for features and opinion. Previously, he was editor-in-chief at BREAKER Magazine and a staff writer at Fast Company. He holds some ETH, BTC and LINK.

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Facts and Misinformation About ‘Green Bitcoin,’ With Jonathan Koomey
How much electricity does bitcoin actually consume? Is it a lot, and compared to what? Is buying carbon offsets a good way to make your bitcoin “green”? Listen as Anna, Ben...
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By Ben SchillerAnna BaydakovaDanny Nelson
Jun 21, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 21, 2021
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Ransom and Legal Tender: Bitcoin's Diverging Paths on the Global Stage
This week, “Opinionated” co-hosts Ben Schiller, Anna Baydakova and Danny Nelson address two recent and opposing news pieces: the ransomware attacks and El Salvador’s decision...
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By Ben SchillerAnna BaydakovaDanny Nelson
Jun 12, 2021 at 3:53 p.m. UTC
Jun 12, 2021
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Ark’s Cathie Wood Blames Crypto Crash on ‘ESG Movement’
“A lot of institutional buying went on pause” due to concerns about mining’s environmental impact, the influential fund manager said at Consensus 2021.
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By Ben Schiller
May 27, 2021 at 11:20 p.m. UTC
May 27, 2021
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Bitcoin
Som Seif: 'Rational' for SEC to Approve Crypto ETFs
The founder of Purpose Investments, one of the first companies to offer bitcoin and ether ETFs in North America, chats ahead of Consensus 21.
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By Ben Schiller
May 20, 2021 at 7:44 p.m. UTC
May 20, 2021
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Opinion
Foundry's Mike Colyer on US-China Mining Rivalry and Why Clean Bitcoin 'Makes No Sense'
The New York miner says, "We're seeing a lot of hashrate start to come to the U.S." and many states have friendlier regulations these days.
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By Ben Schiller
May 18, 2021 at 10:58 a.m. UTC
May 18, 2021
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Asset Manager, Once Downgraded, May Soon Lead Rivals Into Crypto
Emerald is an asset manager that previously focused on community banks but, unlike many of its peers, could not stay away from the lucrative business of crypto. This week, “Op...
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By Ben SchillerAnna BaydakovaDanny Nelson
May 15, 2021 at 2:42 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2021
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Opinionated
China
Do We Really Need CBDCs?
The global race for leadership in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) started with China charging forward with its digital yuan project and all other nations rushing to ca...
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By Ben SchillerAnna BaydakovaDanny Nelson
May 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
May 8, 2021
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Bitcoin
The Future of Money Is Bitcoin and CBDCs, Feat. Nik Bhatia
Nik Bhatia, author of the best-selling book Layered Money, explains why Bitcoin will be worth $1 million and why asset managers have a fiduciary duty to invest.
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By Ben SchillerAnna BaydakovaDanny Nelson
May 1, 2021 at 7:50 p.m. UTC
May 1, 2021
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The Node: Opening the Mental Health Closet
Working in the crypto industry comes with special challenges, especially during a pandemic and a long bull run.
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By Ben Schiller
Apr 28, 2021 at 4:01 p.m. UTC
Apr 28, 2021
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Dogecoin
Dogecoin’s Future, Beyond the Hype and Memes
Crypto is all about consensus, and if a consensus forms around the idea that dogecoin is a good asset/digital money, why can’t it become really big and notable on the global f...
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By Ben SchillerAnna BaydakovaDanny Nelson
Apr 24, 2021 at 3:51 p.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2021
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