Carpe Consensus
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings“Carpe Consensus” is a show for crypto fans and foes, DeFi degens, non-fungible enthusiasts and welcomes the crypto curious. Each week, hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson seize the world of crypto, debating the latest in industry and community news alongside guest experts and commentators.
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DeFi Isn't a Defense for Insider Trading
December 21, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBA DeFi project steps precariously close to insider trading. On "Carpe Consensus," hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson dive into the murky waters of DeFi news. Inside the Desk: Danny recaps his latest deep-dive piece looking at a highly profitable yet legally dubious DeFi trading strategy – one that could render those behind the trade vulnerable to what would be a first-of-its-kind insider trading investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. “Carpe Consensus” is ...
A Year of Politicization and the Looming Bull
December 07, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBA crypto winter of growth and optimism: from those who developed the tech to those who led the fight for sensible regulation, the year has been full of influential figures transforming the crypto industry. On "Carpe Consensus," hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson are joined by Nik De to review some of the most influential figures of the year in crypto as part of Consensus Magazine's Most Influential 2023 list, including Messari CEO Ryan Selkis, Elizabeth Warren, Gary Gensler and mo...
Can You Put a Price on Decentralized Governance? Polygon and DraftKings Did
November 30, 2023 12:13 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBDanny Nelson describes his recent scoop where he learned that Polygon quietly gave DraftKings preferential treatment while telling the public it was an "equal" member of the validator community. On "Carpe Consensus," hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson take a deep dive into a recent scoop of Danny's, involving layer 2 blockchain Polygon and sports betting company DraftKings. [1:04] Inside the Desk: When Polygon announced DraftKings would be joining its validator community, it fail...
Riding the Bull and Bear in El Salvador
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBJonathan Martin traveled across El Salvador, observing bitcoin adoption in the first country to make BTC legal currency. On "Carpe Consensus," hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson take a look at bitcoin adoption alongside Jonathin Martin, bitcoiner and graduate student at The Wharton School. Martin discusses the nature of adoption – by who, in what parts of the country and for what purposes – and explores the complexities of attempting to imbed a new digital currency in a nation. C...
Moving on From Sam Bankman-Fried
November 09, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWell, the show's over: Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty on all seven counts in the FTX fraud trial. Now, the crypto industry and its reporters move on to other topics – maybe even out of crypto winter, and into spring? On "Carpe Consensus," hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson dive into the latest crypto news. [0:55] Inside the Desk: CoinDesk reporter Helene Braun has been covering the Sam Bankman-Fried trial alongside Danny Nelson. The pair reflect on the verdict and the experie...
SBF's Testimony Demonstrated He Was (at the Very Least) a Bad CEO
November 02, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBWhen SBF decided to take the stand, reporters flocked to the courthouse to try and get a spot in the room itself to watch the former FTX CEO recount his version of events. Turns out Sam didn't remember much of what happened at FTX. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson center the episode on, arguably, the crypto news event of the year: the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. [0:53] Inside the Desk: For weeks, Danny's been predicting that SBF would choose to take the st...
‘Up’tober Provides
October 26, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBIn a break from the Sam Bankman-Fried trial coverage, “Carpe Consensus” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson chat about bitcoin ETFs and the state of crypto policy. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson center the episode on, arguably, the crypto news event of the year: the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. [0:46] Inside the Desk: October is historically a good month for bitcoin, and this year is no different. But, there’s some additional factors pushing the price, in...
Can the Mainstream Separate SBF From the Rest of Crypto?
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBCoinDesk reports from the courthouse on week three of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson center the episode on, arguably, the crypto news event of the year: the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. [0:46] Inside the Desk: Danny recounts what it's been like attending the trial. [16:22] Danny records outside the courthouse (and inside a bar, pardon the noise) alongside Nik De. “Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and pr...
Caroline Ellison Takes the Stand
October 12, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThe government’s star witness, the former CEO of Alameda Research and once romantic partner of Sam Bankman-Fried, testified this week. CoinDesk reports from the courthouse. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson center the episode on, arguably, the crypto news event of the year: the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. [1:09] Inside the Desk: Danny recounts what it's been like attending the trial. [14:24] Danny records outside the courthouse, alongside Eli Tan. “Carpe ...
The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried Begins
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBCoinDesk reports from the courthouse. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson center the episode on, arguably, the crypto news event of the year: the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. [1:05] Inside the Desk: Nik De, CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation, breaks down CoinDesk’s approach to covering the trial. [10:08] Danny reports from the first two days at the courthouse, alongside Nik De and Sam Kessler. “Carpe Consensus” is executive produced ...
Special Interview: Robinhood Crypto General Manager Johann Kerbrat
September 21, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBDanny Nelson catches up with Johann Kerbrat, general manager of crypto at Robinhood about the company’s vision for crypto on its platform. On “Carpe Consensus,” host Danny Nelson catches up with Johann Kerbrat, general manager of crypto at Robinhood. The duo dive into: The evolution of Robinhood’s crypto vertical and changes throughout market cycles Advantages of building in the bear Considerations of what customers want next for the platform The importance of transparency and ...
How to 'Rage Quit' a DAO, Safely
September 14, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBThe latest in a series of "rage quits" that showcase how DAOs deal with factions of investors who lose faith in their vision and demand their money back. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson dive into the latest crypto news. [1:15] Ben kicks off the show by recounting his time on the (muddy) playa of Burning Man 2023. Are some foundational ideals of the festival harmonious with the crypto ethos? [6:07] Inside the Desk: North Korea-linked hacker collective Laz...
Did Centralization Cause the Base Blockchain Outage?
September 08, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBWhile one network (Base) faced an outage, another (Ethereum) had a layer 2 leader grappling with the idea of an “Ethereum Supreme Court.” On “Carpe Consensus,” host Danny Nelson is joined by CoinDesk tech reporter Sam Kessler to dive into the latest blockchain news. [0:53] Coinbase’s Ethereum layer 2 blockchain Base experienced its first major outage since its launch, halting the production of new blocks for about 45 minutes. Sam explains what caused the outage and other vulnerabi...
Time to ‘Treat Like Cases Alike,’ Judge Says in Grayscale ETF Appeal
September 01, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBRyan Louvar, WisdomTree’s chief legal officer and head of business and legal affairs for digital assets, breaks down the latest in crypto ETFs. On today’s “Carpe Consensus,” Danny Nelson dives into the world of crypto news alongside CoinDesk tech reporter Margaux Nijkerk. [0:34] Inside the Desk: Coinbase finds itself in uncharted territory as it is now a public company … attempting to run a decentralized blockchain. It’s pledged neutrality, as Margaux reports. [7:05] Ryan Louvar...
Insights From El Salvador's Pioneering Legal Tender Experiment
August 24, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBJonathan Martin has spent the last few months traveling across El Salvador, speaking with locals, developers, expats and merchants about the country’s adoption of bitcoin as legal tender. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson dive into the latest crypto news. [3:32] Inside the Desk: CoinDesk courtroom reporter Elizabeth Napolitano recaps what’s been going on inside Sam Bankman Fried’s court hearings ahead of his October trial. Notably, SBF is back in jail. [13...
Season Tickets for the Crypto Theater
August 17, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBCoinDesk layoffs. Plus, DeFi fails to live up to its promises and a look at Coinbase’s recent flurry of announcements. On today’s “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson dive into the latest crypto news. [0:35] Inside the Desk: Ben and Danny discuss CoinDesk’s recent layoffs, which “Carpe Consensus” cohost Cam Thompson was affected by. Crypto’s bear (or as some say, “crab”) market has not been particularly kind to crypto media. [4:20] Decentralized Finance (DeFi) p...
PayPal Steps Into the Stablecoin Game
August 10, 2023 13:04 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBPayPal’s announcement is a big deal for crypto. But what’s the business model behind this decision, and why launch a stablecoin now? On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Cam Thompson dive into the latest crypto news alongside CoinDesk Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris. [1:24] Inside the Desk: PayPal’s entry into the stablecoin game has wide ramifications to the crypto industry. David Z. Morris gives his first takes, analyzing what the announcement means for crypto a...
Was the Curve Finance Exploit a Failure of DeFi Self-Regulation?
August 03, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBPlus, details on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against Richard Heart, Hex and PulseChain. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson dive into the latest crypto news. [0:23] Inside the Desk: Danny explains how the Curve Finance exploit unfolded and what could have prevented it, while Ben checks in on the SEC’s lawsuit against crypto personality Richard Heart. [15:39] Cam’s Corner: Web3 wallet Suku is attempting to remove barrie...
What You Need to Know about Bitcoin Mining in 2023
July 27, 2023 14:06 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWill Foxley dives into the state of bitcoin mining, from Bitcoin’s fourth “halving” to the politicization of the mining industry. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson take on the latest crypto news alongside guest Will Foxley. [5:46] Inside the Desk: Will Foxley joins to discuss the state of bitcoin mining and his op-ed for Consensus Magazine’s Mining Week, “It’s Time for Publicly-Traded Miners to Stop With the Gimmicks.” [23:49] Danny’s Dungeon...
The XRP Army Rejoices
July 20, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBOn “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson recap the latest in crypto news. [1:26] Inside the Desk: It’s been a busy news cycle. “Carpe Consensus” takes a look at the latest, from Ripple’s partial victory against the SEC to the arrest of Celsius Network’s Alex Mashinsky. [12:36] Danny’s Dungeon: When a bridge fails, it also brings down those just trying to cross it. In this case, the point of failure was when Multichain’s CEO was detained, eventually l...
Inside the Latest Form of Trading ‘Edge’: AI Bots
July 13, 2023 18:39 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBJeff Wilser joins to explain how artificial intelligence may kill traditional trading, but the advantage may not last long. Plus, news on Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape NFT and Arkham Intelligence. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson dive into the latest crypto news. [4:12] Inside the Desk: Everyone’s searching for AI integrations across all industries. What happens when AI meets crypto day-trading? Jeff Wilser explains how AI might be the new ‘edge’...
Web3 Isn’t Dead (And AI Hasn’t Killed It)
July 07, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBFeaturing Mauricio Magaldi, global strategy director of crypto at 11:FS and host of “Blockchain Insider” podcast. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson tackle the latest news in crypto. [1:34] Mauricio Magaldi and the hosts navigate through a wide-ranging conversation including the internet of ownership, the use of blockchain in AI training data, global crypto hubs and CBDCs. [27:50] Cam’s Corner: Popular NFT brand Azuki botched its latest mint. ...
The Path to a Crypto Utopia Isn’t a Straight Line: It’s Time to Evolve With Regulation
June 29, 2023 12:04 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBOliver von Landsberg-Sadie, CEO of BCB Group, discusses what U.K. and EU regulation might teach us about the future of global crypto policy. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson dive into the latest crypto news. [2:46] Inside the Desk: Nik De joins to recap when CoinDesk put crypto’s motto of “Don’t Trust, Verify” to practice. CoinDesk received documents in response to a New York state Freedom of Information Law request about the details of Tether’s reserves. ...
Crypto’s Existential Battle Is Unfolding
June 15, 2023 13:12 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIt’s time to prove that the crypto industry has a right and a reason to exist, says David Z. Morris. Today’s episode of “Carpe Consensus” breaks away from the usual format to do a deep dive into the latest news with Binance, Coinbase, the SEC and more. Host Ben Schiller and David Z. Morris, CoinDesk’s chief insights columnist, thread a narrative between the news of the past two weeks to try to answer the biggest questions about crypto regulation in the U.S. See also: “The New Cryp...
Gensler’s Hammer Strikes Twice as the SEC Sues Binance and Coinbase
June 08, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThe back-to-back lawsuits present new questions about the future viability of crypto exchanges in the U.S. “Carpe Consensus” hosts Ben Schiller and Cam Thompson are joined by Nik De, CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation, to recap the wild week in regulation. [2:57] Inside the Desk: Monday morning, Binance was sued by the SEC. Tuesday, the same fate befell Coinbase. Nik De breaks down the technicalities and what these regulatory actions mean for the broader i...
Tech Hype Cycles and Crypto’s Greater Narrative
June 01, 2023 12:24 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBTim Tully of Zelcore explains what challenges crypto companies are facing this year as funding for tech tips away from blockchain and into AI. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson tackle the latest crypto debates, from the politicization of crypto to the future of NFTs. [2:18] Inside the Desk: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about Bitcoin in announcing his 2024 presidential campaign. Does this mark a tipping point into the crypto industry’s p...
Ledger’s Feature Fumble Is a Reality Check for Crypto
May 25, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBAs French wallet-maker Ledger found recently, it's a struggle to maintain crypto's trustless ethos while increasing adoption. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson recap the latest in crypto news. [1:04] Inside the Desk: Ledger’s hardware wallet “key recovery” feature was quickly met with criticism from the crypto community. [8:47] Danny’s Dungeon: Another “Bitcoin Pizza Day” has passed. What does this crypto-centric holiday mean in its 13th year...
Insider Trading Won’t Fly in Crypto: Coinbase and OpenSea Updates
May 18, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBPlus, more on Bitcoin’s BRC-20, GREED token and Pepe. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson dive into the latest crypto news. [1:28] Inside the Desk: Cheyenne Ligon, CoinDesk regulatory reporter, provides updates on insider trading cases at Coinbase and OpenSea. [11:00] We asked, you answered: Listeners chime in on the BRC-20 debate. [15:54] Danny’s Dungeon: Updates to Aragon and the latest crypto social experiment, GREED. Will crypto learn its ...
Fees, Frenzy on Bitcoin Amid BRC-20 Debate
May 11, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBPlus: CoinDesk turns 10, Aragon’s governance crisis and IRL generative art in Barcelona. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson review the latest news in crypto. [2:24] Inside the Desk: Bitcoin’s ‘BRC-20’ debate might be a re-run of the 2015-17 blocksize wars. The hosts weigh in. [8:05] CoinDesk Turns 10: Crypto seems to experience crisis after crisis. CoinDesk reflects on 10 years of crypto reporting. [16:13] Danny’s Dungeon: Yet another DAO ha...
Live from Consensus 2023: The Game (Theory) of Crypto
May 04, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBWas there any “consensus” to be found at this year’s event? This episode is sponsored by Brave. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson sit down for a live, in-person conversation on the breaking stories of Consensus 2023. [3:30] Inside the Desk: Cam rehashes metaverse daily active user metrics, Danny checks out the Republic of Palau’s Consensus booth and its ‘digital residency’ program. [8:33] Cam’s Corner: Matt Stephenson, head of cryptoeconomics at Pantera ...
Live from Consensus 2023: Cowboy Boots and Crypto Talks
April 27, 2023 14:26 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIt’s truly the time to “seize” Consensus. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson sit down for a live, in-person conversation on all things Consensus 2023. [2:10] Inside the Desk: Cam’s been on a deep dive into Web3 with “Here Comes Everybody: Consumer Web3 Is Having Its Moment” and Danny’s been focused on the latest from Circle. [5:56] The hosts take a vibe check from the first day at Consensus, from speaker turnout to company presence. [20:05] ...
Crypto Gets Critical
April 20, 2023 11:36 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBFeaturing Bennett Tomlin, co-host of the “Crypto Critics’ Corner” podcast. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson break down the latest crypto news with “Crypto Critics’ Corner” podcast host Bennett Tomlin. [4:45] Inside the Desk: Shaq gets served and Ben previews CoinDesk’s projects to watch list. [10:30] Bennett Tomlin: Critics of crypto play an important role in the crypto ecosystem. Tomlin gives his perspective on the U.S. House Committee draf...
Paxful’s Fall: Questions in the Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange’s Demise
April 13, 2023 12:04 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBPlus: Fortune’s Crypto Editor Jeff John Roberts breaks down the publication’s new “Crypto 40” list. On today’s “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson break down the latest in crypto news, featuring an interview with Jeff John Roberts on Fortune’s “Crypto 40” industry ranking. [0:44] Danny reviews the “Saga” smartphone, Solana Labs’ crypto-forward device. [3:39] Inside the Desk: Drugs, Erratic Dismissals and Feuding Founders: Behind Bitcoin Marketpla...
Can Arbitrum’s DAO Rise Above ‘Decentralization Theater?’
April 06, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBPower proved to be just as centralized as ever as Arbitrum’s first attempt at decentralized governance ended in community revolt. Plus: Cathy Hackl recaps Metaverse Fashion Week. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson get into the nitty-gritty of governance, from decentralized governance to U.S. regulation and enforcement. [3:30] Inside the Desk: Danny recaps Ethereum layer 2 blockchain Arbitrum’s weekend DAO drama. If decisions are being made with...
Crypto’s Banking Woes and the Macro Environment
March 30, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBAndrew Keys of Darma Capital unravels the state of crypto in 2023. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson chat about the state of crypto with guest Andrew Keys, co-founder and president of Darma Capital. [1:36] Inside the Desk: Citing an ongoing regulatory crackdown, crypto companies are considering shifting to more favorable jurisdictions. [10:50] Andrew Keys: Predictions for crypto regulation, innovation and more. [28:44] Cam’s Corner: What’s u...
The Scrumptious Irony of the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
March 16, 2023 14:56 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBCrypto companies are scrambling to find new banking partners after last weekend’s collapse. Plus: A conversation with photographer Dave Krugman on the “attention economy.” On “Carpe Consensus,” host Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson are joined by photographer and non-fungible token (NFT) artist Dave Krugman to highlight the biggest trends in crypto. [0:40] Inside the Desk: Silvergate, Silicon Valley Bank, Signature: Structural pressures have led to the closure or collaps...
Binance’s Big (Bad) News Week
March 09, 2023 16:03 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBBinance’s slew of bad news, art on the blockchain with Eli Scheinman of Proof, and what NFT project More Than Gamers promised, but didn’t deliver. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Cam Thompson bring listeners up to speed on the latest news in crypto. Plus: Proof’s head of art Eli Scheinman discusses art on the blockchain and the diversification of NFT marketplaces. [1:40] Inside the Desk: CoinDesk’s Nik De joins to break down the latest on crypto exchange Binance, incl...
NFTs Are Collectibles, Tickets, Subscriptions and … Securities?
March 02, 2023 12:37 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBExploring the wide range of NFT use cases and future of Web3 media with Daisy Alioto, CEO of Dirt Media. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson bring listeners up to speed on the latest news in crypto. Plus: Daisy Alioto, CEO of Dirt Media, describes building a Web3 publication from the ground up. [2:00] Inside the Desk: The offering of Dapper Labs’ NBA-branded “Top Shot” non-fungible tokens might be securities, a federal judge ruled. [7:22] Cam’s...
SEC Takes Aim at Kraken and Paxos
February 16, 2023 13:03 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBCoinDesk Managing Editor Nik De recaps his regulatory scoops from last week. Plus: Austin Federa, head of strategy at the Solana Foundation, details what’s next for the network. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson hit crypto’s highlights of the week with news from the SEC, Solana and the Super Bowl. [1:48] Inside the Desk: CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation Nik De recaps his regulatory scoops as the Securities and Excha...
Special Report: UK’s Unsettled Crypto Regulatory Landscape
February 09, 2023 13:09 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBCoinDesk reporter Camomile Shumba provides an in-depth look at the state and future of crypto regulation in the U.K. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson dive into the latest crypto news. Plus: a special audio feature with CoinDesk reporter Camomile Shumba. [2:11] Inside the Desk: Venture capitalists might not get punished for investing in FTX. But should they? [10:13] Camomile Shumba joins to explain the fraught state of crypto regulation in t...
AI in Newsrooms, Crooked Crypto and Mango Madness
February 02, 2023 13:16 - 37 minutes - 34 MBWhere does AI fit into journalism? Plus, a conversation with “Crypto Crooks” host David Z. Morris. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson take a well-rounded look at this week in crypto news with guest David Z. Morris. [2:01] Inside the Desk: Danny dives into potential use cases for AI in the newsroom and Cam follows a workout routine written by ChatGPT. [8:55] David Z. Morris joins to discuss the creation of “Crypto Crooks,” CoinDesk’s first true-crime podcast...
Where Do Metaverses Go From Here?
January 26, 2023 12:56 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBTech futurist Cathy Hackl breaks down the key trends in metaverse development. Plus: Genesis news and Policy Week. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson take a well-rounded look at this week in crypto news with guests Cathy Hackl and Marc Hochstein. [1:49] Inside the Desk: Danny outlines the late night, mad dash to get the story out that Genesis’ crypto lending businesses had filed for bankruptcy protection in New York. (Genesis is a unit of Digit...
SBF’s Deluded Substack, Crypto in DC and Gutter NFTs
January 19, 2023 15:10 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MB“Carpe Consensus” dives into the latest crypto news, from Sam Bankman-Fried’s new blog to Yuga Labs’ sewer-themed non-fungible token project. Plus: Marta Belcher joins to provide an update on crypto regulation. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson chat about this week’s highlights in crypto news. Marta Belcher, civil liberties and crypto attorney, joins to discuss privacy and crypto policy. [2:01] Inside the Desk: “Is Sam Bankman-Fried Losing His...
Web3, NFTs Face the Bear Market
January 12, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBAmanda Cassatt joins to highlight what strategies are helping Web3 brands stay aloft in the bear market. Plus: Cam goes to CES, yells into a box. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson take a look at the state of non-fungible tokens, Web3 and the metaverse with Amanda Cassatt. [1:50] Inside the Desk: NFT marketplace SuperRare cuts staff by 30% and Cam gifts her dad an NFT, with mixed success. [9:19] Amanda Cassatt: Where can Web3 companies go from...
Crypto’s 2023 Starts With a Bonk
January 05, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOn “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson kick off the new year with the latest crypto news and predictions for the year ahead. [2:32] Inside the Desk: Shiba Inu-themed Bonk token fires up Solana community and NFTs meet tax-loss harvesting [8:31] Consensus Magazine’s Crypto 2023 predicts a year of regulation, NFTs and disaggregation [19:13] Danny’s Dungeon: The Mango Markets exploiter was arrested. So, DAOs can’t promise legal immunity? What’s “Carpe Consensus?” ...
An Inside Look at SBF's First Court Appearance
December 22, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBCoinDesk Reporter Cheyenne Ligon joins to recount her experiences sitting behind SBF in a Bahamian courtroom. Plus: Trump NFTs and Binance news. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson chime in on the latest crypto news and chat with Cheyenne Ligon about her experience at Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) first court appearance. [1:52] Inside the Desk: Trump NFTs take off with some wonky tech and Binance loses auditing partner Mazars [13:09] CoinDesk’s soc...
Dire Times Call for DeFi
December 15, 2022 12:57 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBDeFi Dad joins to debate whether recent events have highlighted the importance for decentralized finance. Plus: news on Madison Cawthorn, The Block and Starbucks. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson break down the latest crypto news and dive into a conversation with crypto investor and educator DeFi Dad. [1:42] Crypto Catchup: Danny’s investigative report on Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s “Let’s Go Brandon” meme coin purchases gets cited in U.S. House ...
The Who’s Who of Crypto’s 2022
December 08, 2022 13:23 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBSpoiler alert: Influence can be for good or for bad. Plus, analyzing SBF’s media apology tour. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson break down the latest crypto news and hit the highlights of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022 list with Lists and Rankings and Special Projects Editor Jeanhee Kim. [1:30] Crypto Catchup: The latest stop in Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) extensive media tour and Coinbase disables mobile non-fungible token transfers due to A...
From Hero to Zero: The Fall of FTX
December 01, 2022 12:30 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB“Carpe Consensus” dives into crypto’s biggest story of the year, analyzing the latest developments and lessons learned from the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX exchange. To kick off the inaugural episode of “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson tackle crypto’s biggest story of the year: the fall of FTX. [2:05] Crypto Catchup: BlockFi the latest to tumble in FTX contagion [12:00] How a story gets told, as mainstream media and trade publications p...
OPINIONATED: An Ode to ‘Opinionated’
November 03, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBOn this final episode, the hosts discuss standout moments in crypto history over the course of the show’s run. Every week, “Opinionated” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Anna Baydakova have taken an in-depth look at the biggest topics in the crypto industry, discussing topics from policy to tech and sharing the latest casual controversy alongside special guests. As the series comes to a close, the hosts recount how crypto has played into the biggest narratives, sometimes in u...