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A16z Managing Partner Thinks ‘Ordinary Folks’ Disadvantaged from Token Investing
Venture capital firm a16z’s managing partner Scott Kupor told Congress the lack of regulatory clarity at the SEC was preventing “ordinary folks” from reaping the benefits of crypto investing. “The Hash” panel breaks it down.
Bitcoin Paychecks? Staff at a Dutch Dominos Franchise Now Have the Option
The biggest Dutch Domino's franchise is offering to pay its employees partially in bitcoin. Is the move a marketing stunt or a sign that bitcoin payments could potentially become more mainstream? "The Hash" panel debates.
Kevin O'Leary Doubles Down on 'Clean' Bitcoin and Mining Institutionalization
The ongoing debate around bitcoin's sustainability continues. "Shark Tank's" Kevin O'Leary emphasized the need for "green" bitcoin and the institutionalization of mining during the opening day of Consensus 2021. It was followed almost immediately by a Twitter announcement from Elon Musk that he has met with North American bitcoin miners over sustainability concerns. "The Hash" panel unpacks all the comments.
Ray Dalio Admits Having 'Some' Bitcoin: Why it Matters
Ray Dalio made headlines Monday when he admitted he has some bitcoin during his keynote address at Consensus 2021. "The Hash" panel breaks down the significance of the billionaire hedge fund manager's remarks as he said he'd rather have bitcoin than a U.S. bond.
OG Crypto Artist Josie Bellini Talks About the Future of NFTs
Crypto artist Josie Bellini has been making art on the blockchain since before the NFT boom. She joined "The Hash" to weigh in on the latest NFT trend and her upcoming auction at Christie's, Plus, her thoughts on how the metaverse intersects with art.
CoinDesk’s Hosts Weigh in on Day 1 of Consensus 2021
Consensus 2021 has kicked off, with keynote addresses from the Fed’s Dr. Lael Brainard and investor Ray Dalio. “First Mover” hosts Christine Lee, Lawrence Lewittin, and Emily Parker break down what they’ve learned so far and which sessions they’re looking forward to seeing throughout the week.
What Happens to Accountants When The Blockchain Audits Transactions Automatically?
What will happen to accounting firms in the age of blockchain technology that enables accounting and auditing of financial transactions? Paul Brody, global blockchain innovation leader at Ernst and Young, discusses how the role of accountants and auditors will adapt to verify data and solve the “garbage in, garbage out” problem in data.
Why Standardizing ESG Data Matters
Data is an integral part of assessing and understanding ESG investments, but it's not always easy to use the available data correctly. Cristina Dolan, founder and CEO of InsideChains, and Marc Johnson of the Rocky Mountain Institute join "Money Reimagined" to discuss the intersection of data and ESG investing.
What’s Driving the Shift Towards ESG Investing?
ESG investing has boomed on Wall Street over the past year, but what’s driving investor interest? Context Labs’s Mark McDivitt explains how the climate crisis has affected investor choices.
Using Blockchain to Measure Climate Change and Emissions
There is a global accounting program used to track national carbon emissions. Still, some blockchain proponents believe that creating a blockchain-based planetary climate ledger could improve the way we report and verify climate emissions and how we combat them. Martin Wainstein of OpenEarth and Massamba Thioye of the Climate Chain Coalition join "Money Reimagined" to discuss how blockchain technology can help fight climate change.