Crypto Long & Short: What I've Learned in the Past Five Years
Seven main takeaways on crypto markets from my time at CoinDesk. Plus: the future of the Bitcoin Mining Council.
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May 30, 2021 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
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Consensus 2021 Just Wrapped: Here’s What We Learned
Consensus 2021 has come to a close, and the week has been jam-packed with significant bitcoin news, including Ray Dalio’s bitcoin investment. At the same time, we learned that...
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May 28, 2021 at 11:56 p.m. UTC
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Binance CEO CZ: ‘We Are Not Going Against Governments’
During a keynote discussion at Consensus 2021, Binance founder & CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao talks about the importance of freedom and competition within the cryptocurrency space.
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May 28, 2021 at 9:09 p.m. UTC
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Regulatory Highlights From Consensus 2021
Consensus 2021 featured dozens of prominent speakers and newsmakers, including governors and federal policymakers such as Fed governor Dr. Lael Brainard. CoinDesk’s regulatory...
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May 28, 2021 at 7:45 p.m. UTC
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What $DESK Says About Scarcity, Value and Money
Pull up a $DESK, we're talking about a rewards token.
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May 28, 2021 at 5:43 p.m. UTC
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Brian Brooks: Excluding Crypto Banks From Fed System Is ‘Dangerous’
In an interview at Consensus 2021 Thursday, Binance.US CEO and former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks spoke out against what he sees as the “politicization” of...
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May 28, 2021 at 5:02 p.m. UTC
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Could Rapper Soulja Boy’s Tweet Shilling Token Attract SEC Trouble?
Rapper Soulja Boy is under fire for a tweet Wednesday that promoted a new altcoin called SaferMars but accidentally included a disclosure telling the rapper how much he would...
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May 28, 2021 at 5:02 p.m. UTC
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Binance’s CZ on Bitcoin: ‘I Don’t Think Anyone Can Shut It Down Now’
Several governments have tried to ban bitcoin outright, and others, including China, have made threats and enacted policies that make it difficult for crypto companies to oper...
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May 28, 2021 at 6:40 a.m. UTC
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Tom Brady Says He’s a ‘Big Believer’ in Crypto
In an interview at Consensus 2021, star NFL quarterback Tom Brady discussed his interest in crypto, saying he is a “big believer” and thinks “it’s not going anywhere.” “The Ha...
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May 28, 2021 at 6:40 a.m. UTC
May 28, 2021