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How Web3 and Bitcoin Billionaires Will Revolutionize Philanthropy

Rhys Lindmark discusses "impact DAOs," crypto wealth creation and charity in a post-Consensus 2022 interview.

(Rhys Lindmark, modified by CoinDesk)

Coindesk News

Hey Crypto World, Let’s Talk About Mainstreaming the Satoshi at Consensus

The high price of bitcoin intimidates crypto newbies. CoinDesk is hosting a private session at Consensus 2022 to begin changing the conversation.

(Illustration by Melody Wang/CoinDesk)

Opinion

Pussy Riot, Political Action and the Future of DAOs

Nadya Tolokonnikova, a founder of the protest collective, has been using censorship-resistant tools enabled by crypto to advance its messaging for social change.

Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot. (Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

Policy

IMF Official: ‘A World With More Than One Reserve Currency Is a More Stable World’

Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli said we already live in a world with more than one reserve currency, but also that crypto was too young and volatile to be a global reserve.

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Markets

Here’s the Best Way to Get Up to Speed on Crypto for Free

Unlocked 101 sessions begin May 4 in the lead-up to the biggest event in crypto, Consensus by CoinDesk.

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Markets

FireBlocks CEO Pours Cold Water on Libra Excitement

FireBlocks' CEO was quick to dampen enthusiasm for libra.

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Markets

Donate to Help Fight COVID-19 With CoinDesk and NY Blockchain Week

During Consensus: Distributed, CoinDesk is raising money for COVID-19 relief using an innovative method called quadratic funding.

New York-based interpretive artist Mr. Star City created an original piece of artwork at Consensus: Distributed for auction to support COVID-19 relief. (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

What to Watch at Consensus: Distributed – CBDCs, Travel Rule and the Future of Money

The disruption of money is the meta-theme for this year’s conference. Here are our top picks for those keen to join the conversation on regulation, policy and the future of money.

Former CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo speaks at the CFC St. Moritz conference. (Photo courtesy of CFC St. Moritz)

Markets

How to Watch Consensus and Network With Attendees

We’ve taken programming and networking virtual. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to join us.

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Markets

The Rise of the Dollar Killers

Could the dollar be replaced by a single new, dominant currency like China’s DCEP, or is a multipolar currency world more likely? Presented in documentary podcast and full transcript formats.

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