On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson break down the latest crypto news and dive into a conversation with crypto investor and educator DeFi Dad.

• [1:42] Crypto Catchup: Danny’s investigative report on Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s “Let’s Go Brandon” meme coin purchases gets cited in U.S. House of Representatives ethics investigation. The hosts react to news of Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) undisclosed loans to cryptocurrency news site The Block.
• [10:00] DeFi Dad, who will be speaking at Consensus 2023, joins to debate whether recent events have highlighted the importance for decentralized finance.
• [28:19] Teaser: Consensus Magazine’s Crypto 2023
• [31:00] Cam’s Corner: Contemplations on a “magic bean” adventure with Starbucks’ newly announced Web3 'Odyssey' loyalty program

Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code CARPE to get 15% off your pass. Visit https://consensus.coindesk.com.

“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.