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What’s Next for Ethereum’s Evolution?
Celo co-founder Marek Olszewski joins “First Mover” a week after the Ethereum Merge to discuss the network’s future development and obstacles in crypto’s mainstream adoption. Plus, key takeaways from his conversation with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on energy consumption.
Celo Co-Founder on Biggest Obstacle in Mainstream Adoption
Celo co-founder Marek Olszewski explains why he thinks usability and on- and off-ramps are the two major obstacles in crypto’s mainstream adoption, and what the industry is doing to take on the challenges.
Treasury Wants Public Opinion on Crypto’s Role in Illicit Finance
The U.S. Treasury Department wants the public, including the crypto community, to weigh in on how digital assets might be used in illegal activities and how the department should respond to this issue. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the community’s impact on regulation.
EDX Markets CEO: This Will Bring in ‘Large Number of Investors on the Sidelines’
Financial heavyweights including Charles Schwab, Citadel Securities and Fidelity Digital Assets are backing new crypto exchange EDX Markets, led by Jamil Nazarali. “The reality is, you’re going to have an intermediary either way,” he says, addressing crypto’s philosophy of being an asset class without a middle man.
Nasdaq’s Push Into Crypto Shows ‘Laudable Commitment to the Space’: Hashdex Exec
Nasdaq’s push in starting a cryptocurrency custody service is “a major thing,” Hashdex Head of Global Expansion Bruno Ramos de Sousa says. “I think the discussion around not being safe to store assets or store private keys … is something from the past, especially when you have great solutions like Nasdaq is bringing.”
Celo Co-Founder Predicts PoW Blockchains Will Get Phased Out
Ethereum and previous proof-of-stake networks have shown "that you can build secure, robust and scalable networks," Celo co-founder Marek Olszewski says. "Why keep proof-of-work?"
Blockchain Association Sets Up New Crypto Industry PAC
The Blockchain Association is adding its own political action committee, called BA PAC, to the crypto industry’s growing array of campaign finance efforts seeking to steer the U.S. government’s debate over digital assets.
Gaming Is Best On-Ramp for Africans to Get Into Crypto: Nestcoin CEO
Nestcoin CEO Yele Bademosi joins "First Mover" to discuss Nigeria's interest in cryptocurrency and the current state of user adoption amid the crypto winter. Plus, a closer look at gaming guild Metaverse Magna, which calls itself the largest gaming community in Africa, after it has raised $3.2 million at a $30 million valuation.
SEC, Ripple Call for Immediate Ruling in Suit Over Whether XRP Sales Violated Securities Laws
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs each want a federal judge to rule either that the crypto company affiliated with the XRP cryptocurrency violated federal securities laws or otherwise dismiss the lawsuit without requiring a lengthy trial. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details.
Rep Himes: ‘Notable Momentum’ in Washington on Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the key takeaways from his recent interview with Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) about his reaction to the White House's framework for digital assets. Plus, why Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's introduction of his Libra crypto project to Congress was "catastrophic."