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

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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 and CEO of Architect
• Anthony Scaramucci, founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital

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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.

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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.)

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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.

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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

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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 alongside panelists:

• Richard Booth, chief compliance officer of Fortress Trust Company
• Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie, founder and CEO of BCB Group
• Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank

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'Consensus Conversations' host Michele Musso speaks with Josh and Jesse Berger co-founders of PKT Pal (Packetpal) a plug-and-play device that is designed for wifi sharing and mining of PKT tokens, all while keeping security a top priority.  

Josh and Jesse also are the founding community members of PKT Cash (Packet Cash) which has no company, similar to Bitcoin.

Links:

PKT: Curious how PKT cash works?

PKT Pal: PKT Pal: PKT Cube Explainer Video

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