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Consensus 2023: Crypto Banished From the Banking System?
The demise of three crypto-friendly banks, along with not-so-subtle pressure from U.S. regulators, exacerbated a longstanding problem. Ever since the early days of bitcoin, startups in the field struggled to obtain or keep basic bank accounts as traditional financial institutions feared regulatory and reputational consequences from associating with anything “crypto”-coded. Industry veterans discuss this perennial challenge and possible solutions. The panel at Consensus 2023 includes: Richard Booth, Chief Compliance Officer at Fortress Trust Company; Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie, founder and CEO of BCB Group; and Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank. Moderator: Michael Casey of CoinDesk
Consensus 2023: William Shatner on Entertainment's Final Frontier
At age 92, William Shatner is still seeking out innovative ways of engaging with fans. The legendary actor, along with Orange Comet CEO Dave Broome, discusses his longtime interest in crypto and how Web3 is shifting the entertainment landscape as it redefines the fan experience. Shatner also reveals his new NFT collection, Infinite Connections. Featuring an extremely detailed digital Shatner 3D avatar, the collection visually explores scientific phenomena—such as quantum physics, magnetic frequencies, and mathematical theories—along with various earthly elements, from sonic vibrations to volcanic eruptions, to the 'quiet language' of trees. They're joined by CoinDesk's Zack Seward.
Consensus 2023: Banking on Crypto
The banking industry had a rocky start to 2023. Bank failures, rising inflation rates, and changing regulations are hitting as technology is shifting how we transact our money. Where does crypto fit in the future of traditional finance and vice versa? CoinDesk regulatory reporter Amitoj Singh sits down with Penn State law professor Tonya Evans, Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long, and other industry experts.
Consensus 2023: "Space Junk" World Premiere
Consensus is proud to host the world premiere of "Space Junk," Toonstar’s latest community-driven animated series created by Dom Russo ("Workaholics") and starring Jon Heder ("Napoleon Dynamite," "Blades of Glory") in a comedic look at the very real problem of garbage in space, and the unsung heroes who protect us earthlings from our own mess. Moderator: Pete Pachal.
Consensus 2023: BUIDLers
CoinDesk is live from Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas, taking deep dives into the top crypto projects to watch, the stories behind them, and the developers and leaders building the next generation of the web and finance.
Consensus 2023: In the Compliance Trenches with Binance
Tigran Gambaryan, Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance speaks at Consensus 2023. A leader of Binance’s investigations team who made his bones as an IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) special agent talks about combating fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing at the world’s largest crypto exchange and fielding regulatory and law enforcement requests. Moderator: Danny Nelson of CoinDesk
Consensus 2023: Coinbase’s View from the Regulatory Hot Seat
U.S. regulators, not least of all the Securities and Exchange Commission, have taken an aggressive tack lately with the crypto industry. As a top executive at the country's largest and best-known exchange, Paul Grewal, Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, shares what it's been like working with the regulator to resolve the issues, and the broader implications for the industry. Moderator: Nikhilesh De of CoinDesk
Consensus 2023: How Web3 Can Fix Social Media and Consumer Apps
Sriram Krishnan brings a unique perspective on this question as a general partner for crypto and Web3 at VC powerhouse a16z, an informal advisor to Elon Musk on the Twitter revamp, and a former Twitter and Facebook engineer. Hear his thoughts on decentralized technology’s disruptive potential for consumer apps and the internet’s town squares. Moderator: Angie Lau of Forkast Labs.
Consensus 2023: Brett Harrison and Anthony Scaramucci on What Happened at FTX?
The fast and hard fall of Sam Bankman-Fried's empire sent shockwaves through the global crypto markets and raised troubling questions about industry governance practices. A hedge fund manager whose firm invested in SBF's exchange (and vice versa) and the former president of FTX's U.S. arm reflect candidly on how it all went wrong, what they'd do differently, and how they are re-engaging and working to build a better industry. The panel at Consensus 2023 includes: Brett Harrison, founder and CEO of Architect and Anthony Scaramucci, founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital. Moderator: Tracy Wang of CoinDesk.