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Ray Dalio, Larry Summers, Tom Brady, Kevin O'Leary -- just a few famous names joining thousands of attendees at the Consensus by CoinDesk conference and, we think it's safe to say, also joining crypto/ blockchain enthusiasts of all walks of life, ages, backgrounds and beliefs into the proverbial crypto/ blockchain "rabbit hole" which is too fascinating to ever escape. You can see excerpts of speeches and interviews in this video. Many speakers appeared full of optimism about a global financial system that is more equitable and fair; some worried other forces may dash those hopes and dreams. We hope you enjoy these memorable moments and join CoinDesk.com throughout the year as we continue to follow one of the most important stories of our lifetimes.

May 28, 2021

Several governments have tried to ban bitcoin outright, and others, including China, have made threats and enacted policies that make it difficult for crypto companies to operate, but can bitcoin really be killed? According to Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, it's too late. "The Hash" panel weighs in.

May 28, 2021

There is much speculation about what caused the recent drop in bitcoin's price. ARK Invest's Cathie Woods says she thinks the crash has more to do with the ESG investing movement and the ongoing environmental debate about crypto's energy usage. "The Hash" panel breaks down Woods' interview at Consensus 2021.

May 28, 2021

In an interview at Consensus 2021, star NFL quarterback Tom Brady discussed his interest in crypto, saying he is a "big believer" and thinks "it's not going anywhere." "The Hash" panel discusses.

May 28, 2021

Evanston, Illinois is considering a new, blockchain-based way to stimulate the local economy and provide a universal basic income (UBI). Greg Magarshak, CEO of Intercon, and Gerard Dache, Executive Director of the Government Blockchain Association, join "Community Crypto" to discuss how the Justice Coin project can help make Evanston more equitable.

May 27, 2021

The Black Wall Street App is the first Black-owned crypto wallet and designed to make crypto accessible to the Black and Latino communities. Co-created by actor Hill Harper and crypto entrepreneur Najah Roberts, The Black Wall Street's mission is to build wealth and promote education in underserved communities. Hill and Roberts join "Community Crypto" to discuss The Black Wall Street's June launch and spreading crypto awareness in marginalized populations.

May 27, 2021

Sandeep Nailwal, a co-founder of Polygon, started a crypto relief fund for India as it battles a deadly second wave of COVID-19. The fund attracted several big names in crypto, including Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin, who donated approximately $1 billion n SHIB tokens. Nailwal joins "First Mover" to discuss the success of the relief fund and whether it is shifting government opinion of crypto in India. Plus, will he be liquidating all the donated SHIB?

May 27, 2021

Is Solana an "Eth-Killer"? Anatoly Yakovenko, CEO of Solana, joins "The Hash" to explain why Solana is a faster, cheaper alternative to Ethereum and the problems it was created to solve.

May 27, 2021

PayPal's blockchain lead said at Consensus 2021 that the global payments giant will soon allow customers to move their cryptocurrencies to wallets of their choice. "The Hash" panel discusses the significance of the announcement.

May 27, 2021

The largest Dominos franchise in the Netherlands made headlines when it announced that it would offer employees the option to be paid in bitcoin. Some in the crypto sphere asked if this was a PR move, but Jonathan Gurevich, co-owner of Immensus Group, says he's only doing what his employees requested. He explains what it's like to pay staff in bitcoin and how crypto salaries can help spread adoption.

May 26, 2021