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Neal Stephenson on Metaverse, Lamina1 Blockchain Launch

"Snow Crash" author Neal Stephenson, who coined the term "metaverse" in 1992, joins this special edition of "First Mover" with Bitcoin Foundation Co-founder and crypto OG Peter Vessenes. Stephenson shares his thoughts on the development of the metaverse and the launch of metaverse-focused blockchain "Lamina1." Plus, a wider conversation on the future of virtual worlds.

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VanEck CEO: Bitcoin Becoming Competitor to Gold

VanEck CEO Jan van Eck discusses bitcoin as an "overvalued" investments and the potential competition between bitcoin and gold.

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Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov Expects Crypto to Replace Dollar as a Reserve Currency ‘in the Next Decade’

Chess Grandmaster and Avast Security Ambassador Garry Kasparov outlines his views on crypto’s role in the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, along with his outlook on bitcoin.

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Gary Kasparov: The Only Way to Support Activists Is Crypto

Chessmaster and Chairman of the Human Rights Foundation Gary Kasparov discusses crypto's use case for human rights activism in Belarus, Venezuela, Africa and more.

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Sen. Lummis: Filing Crypto Bill 'Just the First Step'

Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) join "First Mover" live from Consensus 2022 to discuss their wide-reaching, bipartisan crypto bill. The lawmakers explain how this legislation is just the "first step" in finding the sweet spot between innovation and regulation.

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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Talks First Bipartisan Crypto Bill

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discusses the first bipartisan crypto friendly bill at #Consensus2022.

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Not Just Spotify 2.0: Audius Founder on Using Blockchain to Empower Artists

Roneil Rumburg, CEO and co-founder of blockchain-powered music streaming platform Audius, discusses how blockchain technology can be used to build community and empower songwriters and other creators.

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Bermudian Premier on Crypto Regulation

Bermuda-based Jewel Bank received its full bank and digital asset business licenses from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), becoming the island nation’s first digital asset bank. Jewel plans to issue a USD-backed stablecoin and has plans for other single fiat currencies. Premier and Minister of Finance of Bermuda David Burt shares insights into what this means for crypto regulation in Bermuda and the world.

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Genesis’ Joshua Lim on Separating Major Cryptos From Altcoins

Genesis Global Trading Head of Derivatives Trading Joshua Lim discusses the differences of trading bitcoin, ether, and altcoins at #Concensus2022. Plus, the reason why it’s necessary to separate the major cryptos from altcoins.

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Algorand Foundation CEO Says Bear Market Will Last Through 2022

Algorand Foundation CEO Staci Warden shares insights on which protocols will survive this crypto winter #Concensus2022. Plus, she teases future Algorand projects.

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