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Paradigm's Ehrsam: DeFi Opens Door to New Possibilities Beyond Traditional Financial Systems
Speaking at Consensus 2021, Paradigm partner Fred Ehrsam and Uniswap founder Hayden Adams talked about the progression of financial building blocks, DeFi's new possibilities and its resilience.
Ark's Cathie Wood: 'ESG Movement' Behind Recent Crypto Declines
During a keynote discussion at Consensus 2021, Ark Investment Management CEO Cathie Wood breaks down how the ESG movement and Elon Musk are to blame for the recent 50% drop in the crypto market. Wood predicts though, Musk could be a positive force for the bitcoin and environment conversation in the long term.
CEO Piyush Gupta: DBS Bank Thinks of Itself as Tech Company Offering Financial Services
During a pre-recorded speech at Consensus 2021, CEO Piyush Gupta noted the launch of DBS Digital Exchange and its upcoming fixed income token, the demand for digital assets from high-net-worth individuals and how its new platform could be vital to sending CBDCs (central bank digital currencies) across countries and central banks.
Brian Brooks: 'Bad Idea to Politicize the Banking System'
During a 1:1 discussion at Consensus 2021, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks, now CEO of Binance.US, emphasized the idea of a bank that is "custodying fine art collections or rare wines gets access to the Fed but a bank that is custodying crypto private keys can’t" has no justification outside of political ideology.
NSC Director: Biden Administration Hasn't Determined Holistic Policy Approach to Virtual Currency
Speaking at Consensus 2021, Carole House, National Security Council Director for Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation, said the executive branch hasn't taken a position of banning or making virtual currency illegal, but it has said it has the same obligations as any other financial activity, including preventing terrorist financing and money laundering.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Speaks On SEC Lawsuit
During Consensus 2021, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discusses the status and impact of the SEC lawsuit on the company and his unwavering plans to take Ripple public.
Mastercard Executive Calls New Crypto Rewards Credit Card 'An Act of Brilliance'
During a panel at Consensus 2021, Mastercard's Global Head Of New Digital Infrastructure and Fintech, Jessica Turner, elaborates on a new crypto rewards credit card, in partnership with Gemini, which will allow more people to become involved in the crypto world.
FinCen's New Acting Director Wants to Focus on Trust Within the Financial System
At Consensus 2021, FinCen's Acting Director, Michael Mosier, said nothing had been decided yet regarding the financial crime-fighting agency's proposal on regulation for private crypto wallets. He also discusses balancing transparency and figuring out technical solutions for policy problems at FinCen.
PayPal Exec: Most Central Banks Don't Have Appetite to Own Technology
During a 1:1 session at Consensus 2021, PayPal's VP & GM, Blockchain, Crypto and Digital Currencies, Jose Fernandez da Ponte, believes central banks know what they are doing on the technology side but doesn't think they have an appetite to own the technology stack and handle millions of consumer accounts.
PayPal Exec: Third-Party Wallet Transfers Coming to PayPal, Venmo Soon
Speaking at Consensus 2021, Jose Fernandez da Ponte, PayPal's VP & GM of Blockchain, Crypto and Digital Currencies, confirmed that the global payments giant will soon let users withdraw cryptocurrency to third-party wallets.