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Binance CEO CZ: 'We are not going against governments'

During a keynote discussion at Consensus 2021, Binance founder & CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao talks about the importance of freedom and competition within the cryptocurrency space.

By CoinDesk Staff

May 28, 2021 at 5:09 p.m. UTC

May 28, 2021

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Paradigm’s Ehrsam: DeFi Opens Door to New Possibilities Beyond Traditional Financial Systems

Speaking at Consensus 2021, Paradigm partner Fred Ehrsam and Uniswap founder Hayden Adams talked about the progression of financial building blocks, DeFi’s new possibilities and its resilience.

By CoinDesk Staff

May 28, 2021 at 12:58 p.m. UTC

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Ark’s Cathie Wood: ‘ESG Movement’ Behind Recent Crypto Declines

During a keynote discussion at Consensus 2021, Ark Investment Management CEO Cathie Wood breaks down how the ESG movement and Elon Musk are to blame for the recent 50% drop in the crypto market. Wood predicts though, Musk could be a positive force for the bitcoin and environment conversation in the long term.

By CoinDesk Staff

May 28, 2021 at 12:54 p.m. UTC

May 28, 2021

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Uniswap Founder Says V3 Could Make Liquidity Mining More Efficient

Speaking at Consensus 2021, Uniswap founder Hayden Adams discussed a timeline for v3 and how it’ll lower the barrier of entry to participating in market making “to the point where basically anyone can do it.”

By CoinDesk Staff

May 28, 2021 at 2:27 a.m. UTC

May 28, 2021

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Tom Brady on Crypto: 'I Don't Think It's Going Anywhere'

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Tom Brady on Crypto: ‘I Don’t Think It’s Going Anywhere’

During a keynote conversation with FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried at Consensus 2021, seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady talked about his company Autograph, why he’s a big believer in crypto and how it fits into his mantra of staying ahead of the curve.

By CoinDesk Staff

May 28, 2021 at 1:57 a.m. UTC

May 28, 2021

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CEO Piyush Gupta: DBS Bank Thinks of Itself as Tech Company Offering Financial Services

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CEO Piyush Gupta: DBS Bank Thinks of Itself as Tech Company Offering Financial Services

During a pre-recorded speech at Consensus 2021, CEO Piyush Gupta noted the launch of DBS Digital Exchange and its upcoming fixed income token, the demand for digital assets from high-net-worth individuals and how its new platform could be vital to sending CBDCs (central bank digital currencies) across countries and central banks.

By CoinDesk Staff

May 27, 2021 at 9:48 p.m. UTC

May 27, 2021

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Brian Brooks: 'Bad Idea to Politicize the Banking System'

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Brian Brooks: ‘Bad Idea to Politicize the Banking System’

During a 1:1 discussion at Consensus 2021, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks emphasized the idea of a bank that is “custodying fine art collections or rare wines gets access to the Fed but a bank that is custodying crypto private keys can’t” has no justification outside of political ideology.

By CoinDesk Staff

May 27, 2021 at 9:30 p.m. UTC

May 27, 2021

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NSC Director: Biden Administration Hasn't Determined Holistic Policy Approach to Virtual Currency

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NSC Director: Biden Administration Hasn’t Determined Holistic Policy Approach to Virtual Currency

Speaking at Consensus 2021, Carole House, National Security Council Director for Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation, said the executive branch hasn’t taken a position of banning or making virtual currency illegal, but it has said it has the same obligations as any other financial activity, including preventing terrorist financing and money laundering.

By CoinDesk Staff

May 27, 2021 at 6:23 p.m. UTC

May 27, 2021

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Mastercard Executive Calls New Crypto Rewards Credit Card 'An Act of Brilliance'

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Mastercard Executive Calls New Crypto Rewards Credit Card ‘An Act of Brilliance’

During a panel at Consensus 2021, Mastercard’s Global Head Of New Digital Infrastructure and Fintech, Jessica Turner, elaborates on a new crypto rewards credit card, in partnership with Gemini, which will allow more people to become involved in the crypto world.

By CoinDesk Staff

May 27, 2021 at 5:18 p.m. UTC

May 27, 2021

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Speaks On SEC Lawsuit

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Speaks On SEC Lawsuit

During Consensus 2021, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discusses the status and impact of the SEC lawsuit on the company and his unwavering plans to take Ripple public.

By CoinDesk Staff

May 27, 2021 at 5:18 p.m. UTC

May 27, 2021

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