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Chris Larsen
Stripe Bets Big on Stablecoins with Bridge Buy; Ripple's Larsen Leads Harris Crypto Donations
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.
Ripple Co-Founder Larsen Flooding Kamala Harris' Election Effort With XRP
Chris Larsen has donated more than $11 million to the vice president's election effort, sending millions worth of the crypto token to the Democratic super PAC Future Forward, according to his comments and federal records.
OG Bitcoiner Bruce Fenton on Why He's Running for New Hampshire Senate Seat
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.
MicroStrategy, EU Parliament, and Other Possible Drivers of BTC’s Volatile Week
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.
Chris Larsen’s Plan to Greenify Bitcoin: Risky, Impractical and Maybe Nonsensical
As he strides away from the wreckage of Ripple, bags full to bursting, Larsen thinks he knows what’s best for the coin he failed to replace.
Crypto Billionaire Wants to Tackle Bitcoin's Environmental Impact
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.
Bitcoiners Scoff at Chris Larsen's $5M Campaign to Force a BTC Code Change
The Ripple executive and allies at Greenpeace assume that all it takes for a fundamental change to bitcoin's code is getting 50 firms and core developers on board.
7 Crypto Billionaires Make Forbes 2021 List of Richest Americans
The septet of crypto entrepreneurs includes six newcomers to the list including three of its youngest members.
Ripple Files Motion Requesting SEC Hand Over Documents Related to Ongoing Complaint
The company wants to force the agency to disclose why it views XRP differently than bitcoin and ether.
Ripple's Chris Larsen Says Bitcoin Should Move Away From Proof-of-Work
Larsen said PoW is a massive drain on power consumption and a "growing source" of CO2 emissions.