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Lex Sokolin
FTX Fallout Is a 'Confidence Crisis' In the Crypto Ecosystem
ConsenSys Head Economist Lex Sokolin discusses the FTX collapse and impact on the crypto industry, saying it's a "confidence crisis in the ecosystem as a whole." While the continued fallout from the now-bankrupt exchange is weighing on crypto prices, Sokolin argues, "prices are not the end goal."
Bitcoin Flirts With $17K as New Report Hints Inflation May Be Easing
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading steadily right below the $17,000 level, as the Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.2 percent in October. ConsenSys Head Economist Lex Sokolin discusses the U.S. latest economic data and his crypto market analysis as investors grapple with the impact of FTX filing for bankruptcy.
Bitcoin Above $22K Ahead of Ethereum Merge; Will the ‘Flippening’ Eventually Happen?
ConsenSys Head Economist Lex Sokolin joins “First Mover” to discuss impacts of the Ethereum Merge on ether (ETH) price, and the significance of reducing energy consumption for future Web3 developments. Plus, his thoughts on whether ether will eventually flip bitcoin (BTC).
Lex Sokolin on Short Term Ether Price Moves and the Merge's Long Term Potential
"Wiggly lines are always very emotional," ConsenSys Head Economist Lex Sokolin says, looking at the short term impact of Ethereum's Merge on ether (ETH) price. "Despite the short term changes in the price, the long term outlook ... from a secular perspective is very positive," he said.
Ethereum Blockchain Software Company ConsenSys Plans for Massive Expansion After Raising $200M
ConsenSys has raised $200 million in the latest round that valued the Ethereum backer at $3.2 billion. ConsenSys Global Fintech Co-Head Lex Sokolin shares insights into the firm's expansion, Web 3, and ETH.
MetaMask Surpasses 10 Million MAUs, Becomes World’s Leading Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet
Lex Sokolin, Global Fintech co-head of leading Ethereum software company ConsenSys, discusses what’s behind the huge growth of user activity in MetaMask, which now has more than 10 million monthly active users (MAUs) and positions itself as the leading non-custodial wallet by users globally. Plus, his take on the outlook for NFTs, Ethereum, and Solana.
The Future of Ether as London Hard Fork Nears
Lex Sokolin, Global Fintech Co-Head of leading Ethereum software company ConsenSys, explains the details and implications of the supposedly bullish London hard fork on the Ethereum blockchain, an upgrade scheduled to activate Thursday that aims to curb ether’s supply growth over time and burn a portion of fees paid to miners.
ConsenSys Raises $65M from JP Morgan, Mastercard and UBS
ConsenSys, an Ethereum development operation, announced the close of $65M in funding by JP Morgan, Mastercard and UBS, as well as blockchain firms including Alameda Research, Filecoin's Protocol Labs and DeFi's Maker Foundation. The company sees itself as building a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto world, but how will it remain true to its decentralized roots? ConsenSys Global Fintech Co-Head Lex Sokolin joins "First Mover" to provide an update on ConsenSys's projects and plans.
Is Coinbase Worth $100B?
While a number of crypto companies are now discussing going public, Coinbase looks most likely to be the first mover with a valuation pegged at $100 billion. ConsenSys Global Fintech co-head Lex Sokolin and New Constructs CEO David Trainer debate whether or not Coinbase’s high valuation is reasonable.
Does the US Need Bitcoin ETFs?
Does the U.S. need an exchange-traded fund for bitcoin, and is one on the horizon? ConsenSys Global Fintech co-head Lex Sokolin and New Constructs CEO David Trainer weigh in.