Chris Larsen

Bitcoin price falling back after failing to breach $70,000 and broker Bernstein explains why Stripe's acquisition of Bridge is a major nod to stablecoin usage. Plus, Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen leads crypto donations for Kamala Harris' campaign. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

22 okt 2024

Bruce Fenton, Chainstone Labs CEO & founder, and former executive for the Bitcoin Foundation, explains his plans to run for a U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire, discussing crypto regulation, free markets and his association with the Republican Party. Plus, a conversation on Chris Larsen’s $5 million campaign to change the Bitcoin code and the environmental impact of proof-of-work. 

4 apr 2022

The “Week in Review” panel discusses possible catalysts for bitcoin’s recent price volatility, noting MicroStrategy's $205 million loan from Silvergate to amass even more BTC. Plus, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin explains why Chris Larsen’s planned “Change the Code, Not the Climate” campaign is already facing stiff opposition from the bitcoin community. 

1 apr 2022

Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen is teaming up with climate activist groups such as the Greenpeace to launch the “Change the Code, Not the Climate” campaign, which aims to shift the consensus mechanism away from proof-of-work. Bitfarms' Ben Gagnon addresses bitcoin’s global energy consumption. Plus, a look into Bitfarms' quarterly revenue jump. 

29 mrt 2022