U.S. regulators, not least of all the Securities and Exchange Commission, have taken an aggressive tack lately with the crypto industry. A top executive at the country's largest and best-known exchange shares what it's been like working with the regulator to resolve the issues, and the broader implications for the industry.
Nikhilesh De, managing editor of Global Policy and Regulation at CoinDesk moderates the panel featuring Paul Grewal, chief legal officer of Coinbase.
This episode is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and edited by Ryan Huntington, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Cover image by Kevin Ross and the theme song is "Get Down" by Elision.
A Consensus 2023 panel with Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Patrick McHenry.
Amid a broad regulatory crackdown, influential members of the U.S. Senate and House share the latest on the process of writing crypto legislation and the plausible outcomes for 2023 and beyond.
Nikhilesh De, managing editor of Global Policy and Regulation at CoinDesk moderates alongside panelists:
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.)
U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.)
This episode is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and edited by Ryan Huntington, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Cover image by Kevin Ross and the theme song is "Get Down" by Elision.
In this week’s episode of “Gen C,” VeeFriends President Andy Krainak comes on the podcast to discuss VeeCon year two, creating with Gary Vaynerchuck and how VeeFriends is activating a very loyal audience with empathy.
Andy took a chance 11 years ago by tweeting at Gary V and asking for an internship. Fast-forward and Andy now leads VeeFriends, Gary’s successful Web3 brand NFT, event pass and community. He comes on the pod to discuss the most recent VeeCon conference in Indianapolis that featured everyone from Busta Rhymes to Drew Barrymore and Deepak Chopra. Krainak shares how major brands got involved, which speakers excited the audience most and how the event and community will evolve in time. Avery and Sam also discuss Bitcoin NFTs, Brave Browser’s recent token gated video calling service and finally how the Professional Bowlers Association is minting achievements for members.
Web3 offers budding opportunities for brands to create more value for their customers, engage fans and build immersive community. But that doesn't come without its risks, Chainalysis helps Fortune 500 brands better understand and manage the risks in web3 through proactive assessments on chain monitoring, investigations, training and more so that they can focus on building a roadmap for long-term growth. Learn more about how Chainalysis can help your company grow in Web3 at www.chainalysis.com/genc.
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"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong and Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.
A Consensus 2023 panel with Laura Shin and Michael Sonnenshein.
Grayscale’s now-publicly traded bitcoin trust was the original way for U.S. investors to gain exposure to the asset without the headache of setting up a wallet. For a time, it was the only game in town, and handsomely profitable for investors who tolerated the initial 12-month lockup period. The CEO of the world’s largest digital asset manager candidly discusses GBTC’s evolution and his perspective on the challenges of the last two years, including the collapse of the trust shares’ premium to net asset value, evolving investor demands and new competition, and broader regulatory hurdles and the subsequent legal battle to convert the product into a more investor-friendly structure: an ETF.
Laura Shin, author and podcast host of “Unchained,” moderates the panel featuring Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of Grayscale Investments.
This episode is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and edited by Ryan Huntington, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Cover image by Kevin Ross and the theme song is "Get Down" by Elision.
It's no surprise that cryptocurrency issues are becoming politically polarized in familiar ways, according to CoinDesk's story recently about a Bitcoin mining facility in Upstate New York.
A Featured Story:
Is an opinion piece by Daniel Kuhn CoinDesk’s Deputy Managing Editor for Consensus Magazine, titled: DeSantis and the Growing Culture War Around Bitcoin.
On today's show, we are taking a look at the growing gap between reality and political narrative as over time, that narrative has gotten a little more complicated.
This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine, edited by Ryan Huntington, and Senior Producer is Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.
A Consensus 2023 panel with William Shatner and Dave Broome.
At age 92, William Shatner is still seeking out innovative ways of engaging with fans. The legendary actor, along with Orange Comet CEO Dave Broome, discusses his longtime interest in crypto and how Web3 is shifting the entertainment landscape as it redefines the fan experience. Shatner also reveals his new NFT collection, Infinite Connections. Featuring an extremely detailed digital Shatner 3D avatar, the collection visually explores scientific phenomena—such as quantum physics, magnetic frequencies, and mathematical theories—along with various earthly elements, from sonic vibrations to volcanic eruptions, to the 'quiet language' of trees.
Zack Seward, contributing editor-at-large at CoinDesk, moderates alongside panelists:
William Shatner, actor
Dave Broome, CEO of Orange Comet
This episode is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and edited by Ryan Huntington, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Cover image by Kevin Ross and the theme song is "Get Down" by Elision.
A number of companies, including Strike, Coinbase, and others, have indicated that they may leave the United States due to regulatory pressure. It is possible, however, that those threats are empty.
A Featured Story
Is an opinion piece by David Z. Morris, CoinDesk’s Chief Inside Columnist, titled: Cathie Wood Thinks the U.S. Crypto Exodus Is Here. Is It?
On today's show, we are going to take a look at the American crypto ‘walk away’ movement and if there are still advantages for crypto companies under the American legal and equity systems, regardless of the regulatory crackdown.
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This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine, edited by Ryan Huntington, and Senior Producer is Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.
Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.
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This episode has been edited by senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”
While the crypto markets are slightly up today, traditional markets are mixed and the GM of Binance Japan Says Stablecoins Are the ‘Glue’ Between the Real Economy and the Blockchain.
This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine, edited by Ryan Huntington, and Senior Producer is Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.
"The Hash" hosts weigh in on the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today. The number of ether (ETH) on exchanges has hit a low not seen since July 2016 as staking saps up available ether. Separately, the potential sign that good-economic-news-equals-bad-news for digital asset prices narrative is beginning to shift. Plus, the lawyer representing some FTX investors, Adam Moskowitz, joins "The Hash" to discuss basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal being served in a class action lawsuit regarding FTX and its celebrity endorsements.
Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.
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This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”
