Marc Hochstein

Executive Editor for Consensus

As Deputy Editor-in-Chief for Features, Opinion, Ethics and Standards, Marc oversees CoinDesk's long-form content, sets editorial policies and acts as the ombudsman for our industry-leading newsroom. He is also spearheading our nascent coverage of prediction markets and helps compile The Node, our daily email newsletter rounding up the biggest stories in crypto.

From November 2022 to June 2024 Marc was the Executive Editor of Consensus, CoinDesk's flagship annual event. He joined CoinDesk in 2017 as a managing editor and has steadily added responsibilities over the years.

Marc is a veteran journalist with more than 25 years' experience, including 17 years at the trade publication American Banker, the last three as editor-in-chief, where he was responsible for some of the earliest mainstream news coverage of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

DISCLOSURE: Marc holds BTC above CoinDesk's disclosure threshold of $1,000; marginal amounts of ETH, SOL, XMR, ZEC, MATIC and EGIRL; an Urbit planet (~fodrex-malmev); two ENS domain names (MarcHochstein.eth and MarcusHNYC.eth); and NFTs from the Oekaki (pictured), Lil Skribblers, SSRWives, and Gwar collections.

Latest from Marc Hochstein

Markets

Biden's Odds on Polymarket Little Changed After ABC TV Interview

The president's chances of reelection languished at 11% and his probability of dropping out lingered around 64%, according to traders on the crypto-based prediction market platform.

Jul 6, 2024

MADISON, WISONSIN - JULY 05: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images’ editorial policy.) In this handout photo provided by ABC, U.S. President Joe Biden speaks with 'This Week' anchor George Stephanopoulos on July 05, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. The president sat down with Stephanopoulos while on the campaign trail in Wisconsin, a few days after a debate with former President Donald Trump. (Photo by ABC via Getty Images)

Opinion

What Bitcoin and the American Dream Have in Common

Bitcoin and America mean different things to different people. Both may have been captured by corporate interests. And both are all about freedom.

Jul 3, 2024

SANTA FE, NM - JULY 4, 2018: A man carries a small American flag in his back pocket as he enjoys a Fourth of July holiday celebration in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images)

Markets

Kamala Harris' Odds of Winning Democratic Nomination Surge on Polymarket

Supporters are calling on the vice president to step up following boss Biden's doddering debate debacle.

Jul 2, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - JUNE 24: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks on reproductive rights at Ritchie Coliseum on the campus of the University of Maryland on June 24, 2024 in College Park, Maryland. Harris is speaking on the two year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and struck down federal abortion protections. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

News Analysis

UPDATE: Polymarket Logs First $100M Month as Election Drama Heats Up

President Biden's blunders during last week's debate are the latest factor driving volume on the crypto-based prediction market.

Jul 1, 2024

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 27: U.S. President Joe Biden participates in the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. President Biden and Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump are facing off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Policy

Europe's MiCA Is Finally Here. How Will the U.S. Respond?

It's time for the U.S. to reassert its place as the global leader in financial services regulation and innovation, writes Circle's Dante Disparte.

Jun 28, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 07: The European Union and United States flags on display before a meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and EU High Representative For Foreign Affairs And Security Josep Borrell Fontelles at the US Department of State on February 7, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Policy

Crypto Unmentioned at First 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate

The crypto industry hoped for a question about regulatory or related issues, but the lengthy debate focused on other matters.

Jun 28, 2024

Former President Donald Trump (left) and President Joe Biden (right) debated in Atlanta on Thursday night. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Opinion

U.K.'s Next Government Must Act Fast to Regulate (and Retain) Crypto Firms

The likely victorious Labour party has taken no stance on digital assets. This needs to change quickly, writes Laura Navaratnam of the Crypto Council for Innovation.

Jun 27, 2024

BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 03: Labour Leader Keir Starmer arrives to meet new Labour MP for Blackpool South, Chris Webb at Blackpool Cricket Club on May 3, 2024 in Blackpool, England. Labour's Chris Webb was announced as the winner of the Blackpool South by-election. Former Conservative MP for Blackpool South Scott Benton resigned in the wake of a lobbying scandal triggering the by-election, which is held on the same day as the local and mayoral elections in England. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Markets

UPDATE: Polymarket Says It's 'Conclusive' Barron Trump Was Involved in $DJT

Nearly all UMA token holders voted that Donald Trump's son Barron was not likely involved in the DJT meme coin. Polymarket says UMA got it wrong.

Jun 27, 2024

Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan (Polymarket)

Finance

ZynCoin Meme Token Patches Things Up With Tobacco Giant Philip Morris

The Fortune 500 firm initially demanded an end to the crypto named for its nicotine pouch, but backed down after realizing there was no entity to sue.

Jun 26, 2024

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 29: In this photo illustration, ZYN nicotine cases and pouches are seen on a table on January 29, 2024 in New York City. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is calling for federal action on ZYN, a popular nicotine pouch in the United States. The senator is asking the FTC and FDA to investigate the companies marketing and the health effects of the nicotine pouch. (Photo Illustration by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

News Analysis

Biden Likely to Win Popular Vote, but Lose Presidency, Prediction Market Signals

Plus: $DJT believers dispute the resolution of a Polymarket bet, insisting the "preponderance of evidence" shows Barron Trump's involvement.

Jun 24, 2024

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JANUARY 09: U.S. President Joe Biden looks on during a welcome ceremony as part of the '2023 North American Leaders' Summit at Palacio Nacional on January 09, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. President Lopez Obrador, USA President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gather in Mexico from January 9 to 11 as part of the 10th North American Leaders' Summit. The agenda includes topics on the climate change, immigration, trade and economic integration, security among others. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

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