Consensus: Distributed

Halving

What to Watch at Consensus: Distributed – Bitcoin Halving

Consensus: Distributed kicks off on the same day as Bitcoin's big day. Here's what to watch to stay up to date on the halving.

News  ·  11 May 2020
Adoption

Global Trust in Crypto Potential Grows to 48%, Edelman Survey Finds

Just 48% of respondents to Edelman's Trust Barometer indicated they believe in the potential of cryptocurrency, but this figure still shows double-digit growth year over year.

News  ·  11 May 2020
ECB

‘Game-Changer’ Retail Digital Currency Now European Central Bank’s Focus, Board Member Says

The European Central Bank is looking into what a retail central bank digital currency form of the euro might look like, executive member Yves Mersch said.

News  ·  11 May 2020
News Roundup

Blockchain Bites: Your Guide to Consensus Distributed

Blockchain Bites will publish twice daily throughout Consensus: Distributed, setting the schedule and rounding up what you may have missed.

News  ·  11 May 2020
Tokenization

Crypto Native SEBA Bank Offers Asset Tokenization Service With TokenSoft Tie-Up

SEBA Bank is tapping TokenSoft's new European distributor to create a bespoke asset tokenization service.

News  ·  11 May 2020
Consensus: Distributed

What to Watch at Consensus: Distributed – CBDCs, Travel Rule and the Future of Money

The disruption of money is the meta-theme for this year’s conference. Here are our top picks for those keen to join the conversation on regulation, policy and the future of money.

News  ·  11 May 2020
CoinDesk Events

How to Watch Consensus and Network With Attendees

We’ve taken programming and networking virtual. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to join us.

People  ·  11 May 2020
Consensus: Distributed

Here’s What You’ll Catch on CoinDesk TV During Our First Virtual Consensus

From Vitalik to Akon, from Larry Summers to Spencer Dinwiddie, here are the influential speakers and vital conversations you can watch on CoinDesk TV, part of this year's free, virtual, real-time Consensus.

Tech  ·  11 May 2020
MakerDAO

The CoinDesk 50: MakerDAO Is the Godzilla of DeFi

The $350 million MakerDAO protocol has become the most important project in DeFi, and DeFi has emerged as the most viable part of Ethereum.

Tech  ·  10 May 2020
Opinion

The Security Trilemma and the Future of Bitcoin

Bitcoin faces a "trilemma," says a leading researcher. Either it becomes more centralized, loses liquidity, or increases supply beyond 21 million.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 May 2020
Video

I’m Still Betting on Blockchain to Improve Economic Opportunity

"I believe this technology should democratize access to the financial system."

Policy & regulation  ·  9 May 2020
Consensus: Distributed

How to Protect Your Crypto From Cyber Attacks During COVID-19

At-home working opens up security issues for crypto. Oxford University researcher (and Consensus speaker) David Shrier outlines ways to mitigate the risk.

Tech  ·  9 May 2020
Bitmain

The CoinDesk 50: Bitmain, the Behemoth of Bitcoin Mining

Bitmain remains at the center of the crypto economy. But in China, "mining avengers" are racing to catch up.

Business  ·  9 May 2020
Brazil

Bitcoin in Emerging Markets: Latin America

Crypto adoption is up from Argentina to Venezuela, especially bitcoin and stablecoins like dai. But each market is unique.

People  ·  8 May 2020
News Roundup

Blockchain Bites: Introducing the CoinDesk 50 and a Roadmap to Consensus: Distributed

In the news: a new blockchain voting proposal, Cash App's bitcoin profits and why we're sooner having a halving.

Business  ·  7 May 2020