A Consensus 2023 panel with Edward Snowden and Ben Goertzel. A former U.S. defense contractor, whistleblower and activist weighs in on the surveillance implications of recent advancements in artificial intelligence in conversation with a cognitive scientist working to democratize AI development. David Z. Morris, chief insights columnist of CoinDesk, moderates alongside panelists: Ben Goertzel, CEO of SingularityNET Edward Snowden, president of Freedom of the Press Foundation This episode is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and edited by Ryan Huntington, with additional production assista ..read more

A Consensus 2023 panel with Brett Harrison and Anthony Scaramucci. The fast and hard fall of Sam Bankman-Fried's empire sent shockwaves through the global crypto markets and raised troubling questions about industry governance practices. A hedge fund manager whose firm invested in SBF's exchange (and vice versa) and the former president of FTX's U.S. arm candidly reflect on how it all went wrong, what they'd do differently, and how they are reengaging and working to build a better industry. Tracy Wang, deputy managing editor of CoinDesk, moderates alongside panelists: Brett Harrison, founder ..read more

A Consensus 2023 panel with Paul Grewal. 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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 dem ..read more

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 ..read more

A Consensus 2023 panel with Caitlin Long, Richard Booth and Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie. The demise of three crypto-friendly banks, along with not-so-subtle pressure from U.S. regulators, exacerbated a longstanding problem. Ever since the early days of bitcoin, startups in the field struggled to obtain or keep basic bank accounts as traditional financial institutions feared regulatory and reputational consequences from associating with anything “crypto”-coded. Industry veterans discuss this perennial challenge and possible solutions. Michael Casey, CoinDesk’s chief content officer, moderates al ..read more

This episode is sponsored by Brave.  We’re coming to you from the Brave Podcast Studio at Consensus 2023. Brave is the privacy browser used by almost 60 million people worldwide. It has everything you need to stay safe online. Check them out at brave.com. 'Consensus Conversations' host Kamala Alcantara speaks with Rebecca Liao, Co-Founder and CEO at Saga about blockchain technology and the crypto environment.  Links: Saga.xyz  From our sponsor: Brave is the privacy browser used by almost 60 million people worldwide. The built-in Brave Wallet is your secure passport to Web3. I ..read more

This episode is sponsored by Brave.  We’re coming to you from the Brave Podcast Studio at Consensus 2023. Brave is the privacy browser used by almost 60 million people worldwide. It has everything you need to stay safe online. Check them out at brave.com. 'Consensus Conversations' host  Michele Musso talks with Kristen Potocki, Solutions Engineer at Arculus, and Cider Lyons, Director of Brand also at Arculus, to describe the growth of women in the industry and how they have been able to create security, convenience, and comfort at Arculus. Links:  https://www.getarculus.com/&n ..read more

This episode is sponsored by Brave.  We’re coming to you from the Brave Podcast Studio at Consensus 2023. Brave is the privacy browser used by almost 60 million people worldwide. It has everything you need to stay safe online. Check them out at brave.com. The goal of technology is to improve human lives, especially in the area of money. 'Consensus Conversations' hosts Kamala Alcantara and Michele Musso talk with Anna Stone, Web3 Director at eToro about the future of digital assets and cryptocurrency's social responsibility.  Links: etoro  Good Dollar What gets you up in the ..read more