Bill Gates

Rarible co-founder and Head of Product Alexander Salnikov joins CoinDesk TV’s Christine Lee at NFT.NYC to address Bill Gates’ recent comments about crypto and the state of Web3 amid the bear market. Plus, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on Rarible’s Russian team and the growing use cases for NFTs.

Jun 28, 2022

“The Hash” group discusses Microsoft founder and environmental advocate Bill Gates’ recent criticism of cryptocurrencies after he stated that NFTs are based on the “greater fool” theory.

Jun 15, 2022

Bill Gates is concerned about bitcoin’s impact on the environment, citing the network’s massive use of electricity. But is bitcoin actually bad for the planet? “The Hash” panel weighs in on the raging environmental debate in the crypto space.

Mar 5, 2021

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Gates has previously criticized cryptocurrencies and said he'd short bitcoin "if there was an easy way to do it."

By Jamie CrawleyFeb 18, 2021

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Ben Delo, billionaire co-founder of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, has pledged to donate much of his wealth to global challenges.

By Yogita KhatriMay 28, 2019

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Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates claimed cryptocurrency "has caused deaths in a fairly direct way." The crypto community found that very amusing.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 27, 2018

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DLT startup Ripple is one of several firms to contribute to a new payments services app from the Gates Foundation.

By Stan HigginsOct 16, 2017

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Last month, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded bitcoin startup Bitsoko $100,000 to help troubleshoot Africa's mobile money systems.

By Grace CaffynJul 23, 2015

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By Nermin HajdarbegovicJan 29, 2015

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Bill Gates has commented on bitcoin's possible future ahead of the release of the Bill and Melinda Gate Foundation's annual letter.

By Stan HigginsJan 22, 2015