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Ray Dalio Admits Having 'Some' Bitcoin: Why it Matters
Ray Dalio made headlines Monday when he admitted he has some bitcoin during his keynote address at Consensus 2021. "The Hash" panel breaks down the significance of the billionaire hedge fund manager's remarks as he said he'd rather have bitcoin than a U.S. bond.
CoinDesk’s Hosts Weigh in on Day 1 of Consensus 2021
Consensus 2021 has kicked off, with keynote addresses from the Fed’s Dr. Lael Brainard and investor Ray Dalio. “First Mover” hosts Christine Lee, Lawrence Lewittin, and Emily Parker break down what they’ve learned so far and which sessions they’re looking forward to seeing throughout the week.
What Happens to Accountants When The Blockchain Audits Transactions Automatically?
What will happen to accounting firms in the age of blockchain technology that enables accounting and auditing of financial transactions? Paul Brody, global blockchain innovation leader at Ernst and Young, discusses how the role of accountants and auditors will adapt to verify data and solve the “garbage in, garbage out” problem in data.
Why Standardizing ESG Data Matters
Data is an integral part of assessing and understanding ESG investments, but it's not always easy to use the available data correctly. Cristina Dolan, founder and CEO of InsideChains, and Marc Johnson of the Rocky Mountain Institute join "Money Reimagined" to discuss the intersection of data and ESG investing.
What’s Driving the Shift Towards ESG Investing?
ESG investing has boomed on Wall Street over the past year, but what’s driving investor interest? Context Labs’s Mark McDivitt explains how the climate crisis has affected investor choices.
Using Blockchain to Measure Climate Change and Emissions
There is a global accounting program used to track national carbon emissions. Still, some blockchain proponents believe that creating a blockchain-based planetary climate ledger could improve the way we report and verify climate emissions and how we combat them. Martin Wainstein of OpenEarth and Massamba Thioye of the Climate Chain Coalition join "Money Reimagined" to discuss how blockchain technology can help fight climate change.
Kevin O'Leary: Bitcoin Is Here to Stay; What Wall Street Is Looking For in ESG Investing
Shark Tank star and entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary joins this special ESG edition of "Money Reimagined" to explain how the crypto industry can become more sustainable and why he believes "clean" bitcoin will become more popular with investors.
Crypto Cannot 'Serve the Function of Money' Due to Volatility, Senior IMF Official Says
The International Monetary Fund has mixed views about cryptocurrencies. Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli of IMF says the organization sees them as investment assets rather than an alternative to fiat money due to volatility. Mancini-Griffoli joins "First Mover" to discuss the financial reasons why the IMF thinks people are drawn to crypto and shares his thoughts on how China's CBDC project will impact the global financial system.
Governor Mark Gordon: Wyoming Wants to Welcome Bitcoin “Pioneers”
Gov. Gordon joins “First Mover” to discuss the nascent crypto industry blooming in Wyoming and what it will take to get more “pioneers” to go west to Wyoming. Plus, the Governor shares whether he holds any crypto or not.
Decentralized Prediction Market Augur Launches 'Turbo' Sports Betting Platform
Augur, a decentralized prediction market, is launching its "Turbo" platform Monday, which will run on the Ethereum layer 2 polygon and will be integrated with Chainlink. Tom Kysar of Augur joins "First Mover" to discuss the impact on sports betting.
