Consensus: Distributed

Consensus: Distributed

Generation C: Ameen Soleimani – The Entrepreneur

“Eventually the old people will die, the rules will go with them, and newer generations will set the cultural norms. As entrepreneurs, it’s part of our role to bring those new concepts into the world.”

People  ·  13 May 2020
Consensus: Distributed

CoinDesk 50: Why Bitcoin Is Still King

Bitcoin is the reason why we're writing these words and you’re reading them now. The first crypto still dominates the industry.

People  ·  13 May 2020
News Roundup

Blockchain Bites: Will Crypto See Any of the CBDC Action?

The world is growing comfortable with digital assets: JP Morgan banks crypto, England discusses CBDCs and Sheila Warren a place for privacy coins.

News  ·  12 May 2020
CBDCs

Mauritius Central Banker Confirms Island’s Digital Currency Plans

The Bank of Mauritius is inching closer to issuing a retail-focused central bank digital currency (CBDC), its governor confirmed Tuesday.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 May 2020
Fireblocks

FireBlocks CEO Pours Cold Water on Libra Excitement

FireBlocks' CEO was quick to dampen enthusiasm for libra.

News  ·  12 May 2020
News Roundup

Blockchain Bites: Your Ultimate Guide to Consensus Distributed, Day 2

Here's the rundown on what not to miss.

News  ·  12 May 2020
Ethereum

CoinDesk 50: Besu, the Marriage of Ethereum and Hyperledger

Bringing big business to Ethereum's public blockchain is key to reaching "world computer" status, and Besu may be the project to do it.

Business  ·  12 May 2020
Spencer Dinwiddie

The Brooklyn Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie Makes the Bull Case for Tokenizing Entertainers

"I envision a world where a Kevin Hart token can trade for a Lebron James token can trade for a Serena Williams token," Spencer Dinwiddie said.

People  ·  11 May 2020
News Roundup

Blockchain Bites: Making Sense of the Halving, Consensus Distributed’s First Day

Get all the news from the first day of Consensus: Distributed, including the latest on Bitcoin's third halving. (And, who had the best Zoom backgrounds?)

News  ·  11 May 2020
COVID-19

Donate to Help Fight COVID-19 With CoinDesk and NY Blockchain Week

During Consensus: Distributed, CoinDesk is raising money for COVID-19 relief using an innovative method called quadratic funding.

People  ·  11 May 2020
Mass Adoption

What to Watch at Consensus: Distributed – Mass Adoption

Mass adoption is on everyone's mind. Here are the shows at Consensus: Distributed you'll want to catch on crypto going mainstream.

News  ·  11 May 2020
Binance US

Binance.US Launches OTC Trading Desk for Large Trades

Binance US has launched an OTC trading portal for major orders above $10,000

News  ·  11 May 2020
Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin Says Much-Delayed Ethereum 2.0 Still on Track for July Launch

Ethereum's founder says the network's big upgrade is on track to launch in July, bringing proof of stake and new scalability features to the network.

Tech  ·  11 May 2020
CBDCs

The Problem With Money Is ‘Too Much Privacy,’ Says Ex-US Treasury Secretary Summers

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said there may be “too much privacy” associated with government-issued cash, noting the prevalence of money laundering and its widespread use for storing and moving the proceeds from corruption.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 May 2020
Custody

Canadian Exchange VirgoCX Taps Ledger Vault for Custody, Insurance Support

Canada-based crypto exchange VirgoCX has turned to enterprise infrastructure technology platform Ledger Vault to provide custody solutions for retail and institutional clients.

News  ·  11 May 2020