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Opinion

Off the Charts: DeFi Rebound

Total value locked is rising despite the retreat in other crypto prices.

(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)

Videos

Crypto in Congress 2022: A Democratic Representative’s Perspective on the State of Crypto Legislation

Cryptocurrency has emerged as a topic around which U.S. lawmakers from both sides of the aisle can create coalitions with aligned interests even though they may disagree on other matters. Recently, Republican representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota joined “Money Reimagined” to discuss how crypto is being received in Congress. In this episode, Florida Congressman Darren Soto, a Democrat, joins hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren to give his perspective.

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Opinion

Kazakh Mining Slide Offers Lesson for US Lawmakers

Cracking down on US bitcoin miners for their energy use would have perverse consequences, says CoinDesk’s chief content officer.

(Melody Wang/CoinDesk)

Videos

A ‘Best of Holiday’ Special of 2021: India’s Digital Identity System

Greater privacy and control over one’s data is one of the great promises of Web 3.0 and decentralized platforms leveraging blockchain technology. To what extent could these emerging platforms disrupt controversial digital identity programs like those in India? “Money Reimagined” co-hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren explain why this episode that originally aired September 15th is one of their favorites. Joining them are Dr. Usha Ramanathan, a lawyer and human rights activist in India, and Marta Belcher, general counsel of Protocol Labs and chair of the Filecoin Foundation.

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Opinion

5 Money Themes to Watch in 2022

Michael Casey previews how money could be reimagined in the coming year.

(Artturi Jalli/Unsplash)

Videos

A ‘Best of 2021′ Holiday Special: Haiti’s Transition Into Modern Finance

This week and next “Money Reimagined” revisits favorite episodes from 2021. This week’s pick was Sheila Warren’s: the May 21 episode on Haiti featuring guests Jerry Tardieu, a Haitian author, entrepreneur and politician representing Petion-Ville in the Chamber of Deputies, and Daniele Jean-Pierre, the co-founder and chief operating officer of Zimbali networks. The pair reviewed Haiti’s history to show how a shameful, century-long legacy of a slavery-era debt continues to be a burden for the country. The discussion then turned to what solutions might exist to create a system that empowers people rather than leaves them dependent on charity and foreign aid. It’s the kind of episode that reminds us why the ideas behind crypto and blockchain matter.

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