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Megan DeMatteo

Megan DeMatteo

Megan DeMatteo is a service journalist currently based in New York City. In 2020, she helped launch CNBC Select, and she now writes for publications like CoinDesk, NextAdvisor, MoneyMade, and others. She is a contributing writer for CoinDesk’s Crypto for Advisors newsletter.

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4 Actual Use Cases for Blockchain and AI That Are More Than Just Hype
Blockchain and AI could be the 21st century's most culturally significant pairing that could change the way we think about creativity, identity and verification.
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By Megan DeMatteo
Aug 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 10, 2023
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Is It Finally Time to ‘X-it’ Twitter for Threads?
Meta's Threads hopes to swoop in and capture Web3 users that are looking for social media alternatives. But does the app have what crypto natives are looking for?
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By Megan DeMatteo
Jul 25, 2023 at 8:05 p.m. UTC
Jul 25, 2023
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How AI Data Sets Work – And How Artists Can Collaborate With Them
For creatives, tackling machine learning requires an understanding of how to best feed it data and refine its algorithm to complement one’s artistic endeavors.
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By Megan DeMatteo
Jul 7, 2023 at 5:08 p.m. UTC
Jul 7, 2023
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A $1,200 Baseball Hat? Why Disco's Swag Is 'Prohibitively Expensive'
Disco, a digital identity company, wants people to think harder about their online reputation and personal data.
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By Megan DeMatteo
Jun 12, 2023 at 1:50 p.m. UTC
Jun 12, 2023
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How AI is Transforming Music Creation in Web3
If the viral Drake deep-fake brought you to this article, welcome to the fascinating (and admittedly spooky) side of how the Web3 music world is embracing artificial intellige...
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By Megan DeMatteo
Jun 6, 2023 at 5:25 p.m. UTC
Jun 6, 2023
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3 Reasons Why Beauty on the Blockchain Makes Sense
It might seem counterintuitive, but there are good reasons beauty brands are exploring ways to engage with consumers on-chain and in the metaverse.
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Jun 5, 2023 at 1:14 p.m. UTC
Jun 5, 2023
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Crypto Philanthropy 101: What Donors and Organizations Need to Know
Giving crypto as a charitable donation or setting up a nonprofit to receive crypto isn’t hard, but there are some unique considerations to think about.
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By Megan DeMatteo
May 3, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
May 3, 2023
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How Will NFTs Be Taxed? Understanding the IRS' New Proposed Guidelines
Tax experts weigh in on how the IRS will decide if NFTs are collectibles.
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Mar 31, 2023 at 7:57 p.m. UTC
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How AI Is Changing Artistic Creation and Challenging IP Laws
"These are ethical concerns that, as a society, we're really confronted with for the first time,” said trademark and copyright lawyer Jessica Neer McDonald.
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By Megan DeMatteo
Mar 16, 2023 at 3:23 p.m. UTC
Mar 16, 2023
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Women Are Being Shut Out Of Web3; These Women Are Building Anyway
While only 13% of Web3 startups include a female founder and women represent just 27% of the top Web3 startups’ workforce, these women remain as determined as ever to shape ou...
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By Megan DeMatteo
Mar 8, 2023 at 2:45 p.m. UTC
Mar 8, 2023
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