Interview


Finance

Brian Forde: Why Congress Needs a Crypto 'Truth Teller'

He explained Bitcoin to Barack Obama and ran one of the first election campaigns emphasizing crypto. He says Congress needs more people who understand science and technology.

Brian Forde (modified by Kevin Ross/CoinDesk)

Markets

Justin Sun Talks USDD Stablecoin in Wake of LUNA/UST Unravel

The controversial crypto entrepreneur explains how an algorithmic stablecoin can still succeed while denying rumors he was behind the de-pegging of Terra’s failed UST.

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Finance

Michael Wagner: Building a Virtual Nation-State in the Metaverse

Meet the co-founder of Star Atlas, one of the most ambitious games in blockchain. You just have to get through the security first.

(Michael Wagner/modified by Kevin Ross/CoinDesk)

Finance

Cherie Hu on Music and the Metaverse

How might concerts work in the metaverse? And what even is the metaverse, anyway? Ahead of her panel at CoinDesk’s Consensus festival, Water & Music founder Cherie Hu pins it down.

(Cherie Hu modified by Kevin Ross/CoinDesk)

Finance

Matt Medved: The Four Factors That Make NFTs Successful

The cofounder of NFT Now on distinguishing between hits and rugpulls. Medved is a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival in June.

(Matt Medved, modified by Kevin Ross)

Finance

Amy Wu: Gaming Companies Can't Afford to Avoid Web 3

Amy Wu leads ventures, M&A and gaming at cryptocurrency exchange FTX. She's a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival this June.

(Amy Wu, modified by Kevin Ross/CoinDesk)

Layer 2

5 Questions for Chris ‘Crypto Dad’ Giancarlo

The ex Commodity Futures Trading Commission chief discusses regulation, digital dollars and financial inclusion. This article is part of CoinDesk's Payments Week.

J. Christopher Giancarlo (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Finance

Alex Adelman: The Rewards of Bitcoin

The co-founder of Lolli on why New York is behind Miami in attracting crypto startups and how brands can use bitcoin to win more customers. Adelman is a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival in June.

(Alex Adelman, modified by Kevin Ross/CoinDesk)

Finance

Jaime Rogozinski: Why WallStreetBets Took Off

"I keep my money in crypto. It’s easier to store money there," says WSB's co-founder. Rogozinski will appear at CoinDesk's Consensus festival in June.

(Jaime Rogozinski, modified by Kevin Ross/CoinDesk)

Opinion

Can Crypto Deliver on Private Transactions in Cashless World?

From personal autonomy to zk-Snarks – the tools and actions that might ensure privacy in this increasingly digital age.

(Benjamin Child/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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