Susan Athey

Ripple’s Susan Athey: Too Much Focus on Bitcoin Exchange Rate

Ripple’s Susan Athey and Blockchain’s Peter Smith shared their thoughts on cryptocurrencies at TechCrunch's Disrupt NY 2014 event.

Business  ·  5 May 2014

Professor Susan Athey Tapped for Ripple Board of Directors

Athey joined the board of directors at Ripple this week, after previously serving as the company's advisor.

Business  ·  9 April 2014
Bitcoin

The CoinDesk Mining Roundup: Solar-Powered Mining, DVR Malware and the ‘Bitcoin Baron’

The mining world has ongoing profitability issues because of bitcoin's price drop – perhaps this roundup can help.

Tech  ·  6 April 2014
Bitcoin

Professor Susan Athey: ‘If People Use It, Bitcoin Has Intrinsic Value’

The economist explains what gives bitcoin value, its worth as an investment and the purity of the protocol.

Tech  ·  1 April 2014