Will the SEC Answer a Billion-Dollar Question?
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A 17th century principle is finding use in 21st century tech. We’ll talk about blockchain insurance.
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Another U.S. state will start to recognize blockchain data. Rock and roll!
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CoinDesk’s Christine Kim joins host Stan Higgins to discuss a proposed bitcoin ETF from investment management firm VanEck that’s put all eyes on the SEC. Again.
Recorded August 7, 2018 in New York, NY.
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