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Pussy Riot, Political Action and the Future of DAOs

Nadya Tolokonnikova, a founder of the protest collective, has been using censorship-resistant tools enabled by crypto to advance its messaging for social change.

By Daniel Kuhn

Jun 14, 2022 at 5:38 p.m. UTC

Jun 14, 2022

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Hey Crypto World, Let’s Talk About Mainstreaming the Satoshi at Consensus

The high price of bitcoin intimidates crypto newbies. CoinDesk is hosting a private session at Consensus 2022 to begin changing the conversation.

By Pete Pachal

May 31, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. UTC

May 31, 2022

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IMF Official: ‘A World With More Than One Reserve Currency Is a More Stable World’

Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli said we already live in a world with more than one reserve currency, but also that crypto was too young and volatile to be a global reserve.

By Sandali Handagama

May 24, 2021 at 5:34 p.m. UTC

May 24, 2021

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Here’s the Best Way to Get Up to Speed on Crypto for Free

Unlocked 101 sessions begin May 4 in the lead-up to the biggest event in crypto, Consensus by CoinDesk.

By Bailey Reutzel

Apr 30, 2021 at 9:16 p.m. UTC

Apr 30, 2021

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FireBlocks CEO Pours Cold Water on Libra Excitement

FireBlocks' CEO was quick to dampen enthusiasm for libra.

By Paddy Baker

May 12, 2020 at 2:36 p.m. UTC

May 12, 2020

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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.

By Pete Pachal

May 11, 2020 at 6:51 p.m. UTC

May 11, 2020

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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.

By Aaron Stanley

May 11, 2020 at 6:23 a.m. UTC

May 11, 2020

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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.

By Elaine Ramirez

May 11, 2020 at 1:19 a.m. UTC

May 11, 2020

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The Rise of the Dollar Killers

Could the dollar be replaced by a single new, dominant currency like China’s DCEP, or is a multipolar currency world more likely? Presented in documentary podcast and full transcript formats.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

May 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. UTC

May 8, 2020

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