Diversity


Videos

NEAR Foundation CEO on Challenges Faced by Women in Crypto

NEAR Foundation CEO Marieke Flament outlines some hurdles women can face in the cryptocurrency industry. Plus, a closer look at how the sector can achieve diversity in different shapes and forms.

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Opinion

Worldwide Grassroots Projects Can Lead Crypto Recovery

Crypto is not hurting lower income and marginalized communities, but instead providing them with new tools - through innovative governance models and tokenomics - to regain control from historically oppressive financial systems.

(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)

Videos

CRADL Co-Founder on Why We Need to Build Web3 Differently

Crypto Research and Design Lab (CRADL) co-founder Tricia Wang discusses how CRADL is tackling Web3's diversity problem and high barriers to entry as part of their vision to use crypto for social equality. Plus, insights into CoinDesk and CRADL's Web3athon.

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Circle to Roll Out Free Crypto Literacy Program to HBCUs

Students who perform well will get a leg up to apply for Circle internships and employment. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

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Policy

Crypto Becomes Next Financial Sector Under US Lawmakers’ Diversity Lens

Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee are asking for more information about hiring from digital-assets firms.

Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss, creators of crypto exchange Gemini Trust Co. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Opinion

The Metaverse Will Make Gamers of Us All

Fundamentally, the "metaverse" is a game – but one with real consequences and opportunities. This article is part of "Metaverse Week."

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Opinion

Crypto’s Diversity Problem: It’s Complicated

Permissionless innovation lowers barriers for disadvantaged groups but the industry is still dominated by white males in key ways, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.

(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)

Finance

Bakkt Adds 2 Female Board Members to Bolster Diversity

The crypto industry is dominated by men; according to a LinkedIn analysis from 2018 to 2021, 70% of new crypto hires were men.

Bakkt Holdings, Inc. leadership outside the New York Stock Exchange following a successful merger with VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings to take the firm public. (NYSE)

Finance

Women-Led DAO Tackles (Lack of) Gender Diversity in Crypto

H.E.R. DAO organized a "Hacker House" at the Avalanche Summit in Barcelona last week, funding 25 women developers to attend.

Hackathon entrance at the Avalanche Summit in Barecelona (Lyllah Ledesma/CoinDesk)

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