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Bitcoin Jumps After Michael Saylor and Elon Musk Say They're Spearheading a 'Green Mining' Initiative
Tweets from both Elon Musk and Michael Saylor confirmed they had a meeting with environmentally-friendly bitcoin mining operations Monday. The price of bitcoin rose in response, but not everyone is happy. Some people are concerned the meeting is indicative of the coming centralization of crypto. CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson breaks down the situation.

Bitwise: Volatility is Here to Stay, And That's What Makes Bitcoin 'Compelling'
This month's volatility comes as quite a shock for many new bitcoin investors, but Teddy Fusaro of Bitwise sees crypto's volatility as a feature, not a bug. Fusaro joins "First Mover" to share his thoughts on whether we're still in a bull market, the future of mainstream crypto investing, and more.

Chainlink Labs Joins Hedera Hashgraph's Governing Council
Hedera Hashgraph has announced that it has surpassed 1.2B transactions, making it the world's most-used public network. Dr. Leemon Baird, co-founder and chief scientist of Hedera Hashgraph, joins "First Mover" to discuss how his company's distributed ledger is being used in supply chains today. He also discusses whether Hedera's governance council Chainlink has now joined makes the organization centralized.

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.
