Money Reimagined

This episode is sponsored by EY. On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” we are embarking on Part 2 of  Michael Casey and Sheila Warren’s conversation into the world of bitcoin and climate change with environmentalist and bitcoin mining OG Troy Cross, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Reed College and a Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. From our Sponsor:  EY blockchain solutions can t...

This episode is sponsored by EY. Join Michael Casey and Sheila Warren on this episode of “Money Reimagined,” as they delve into the multifaceted world of digital money and explore the intricate dynamics that shape its scene with Head of Policy and Government Relations Riccardo Ricchi of The Payments Association located in the UK.  Together they unravel the differences between stablecoins, cryptocu...

This episode is sponsored by EY. We are celebrating CoinDesk's 10-year anniversary of reporting on the crypto and bitcoin community this week. So on this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren dive deep into the world of Bitcoin mining and the fight against climate change with environmentalist and Bitcoin mining OG  Troy Cross, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Reed...

This episode is sponsored by EY. On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren have a summation of,  as Sheila calls it a ‘Consensus Hootenanny’; Consensus 2023. Through its Consensus 2023 app, Coindesk surveyed its attendees about their opinions on the state of crypto. Casey and Warren go right to the heart of most attendees' concerns about regulation and policy for crypt...

This episode is sponsored by EY and Brave.  “Money Reimagined” comes 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. Sheila Warren is live from Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas, talking to Magatte Wade, author, entrepreneur and CEO of “Skin Is...

This episode is sponsored by EY and Brave.  On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren dive right into Gary Gensler's response to a question of law by Rep. Patrick McHenry during the House oversight hearing of Gensler’s Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this week. Sheila and Michael discuss partisanship, climate disclosures, and the role of the SEC. A reshaping...

This episode is sponsored by EY and Brave.  In the last few months, artificial intelligence (AI) has grown exponentially and rapidly, raising concerns over its safety and the adverse consequences it may have on society if it is not addressed. However, the application of artificial intelligence in the crypto space has many exciting advantages. With artificial intelligence, trading algorithms can an...

This episode is sponsored by EY and Brave.  What are the ongoing efforts, particularly in the United States and Europe, to regulate and control the use of cryptocurrencies and related technologies? Governments may contend that these efforts are necessary to prevent illegal activities such as money laundering, terrorism financing and tax evasion. However, proponents of cryptocurrencies argue that s...

There is a parallel between crypto communities and gaming communities regarding value and meaning.  In this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren will explore how gaming will drive us toward a Web3 world with Rebecca Liao, co-founder and CEO at Saga;  a protocol that allows developers to take a single-tenant virtual machine and automatically launch it on a dedicated blockc...

Do the recent banking crises of three popular high-profile banks validate what crypto stands for? Is the U.S. falling behind in leading global policy when it comes to the current systems we use and invest in? In this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren will explore transparency, safety and predictability within the banking industry and cryptocurrency community with Alex...

With bitcoin and crypto's rise in popularity and value, there have been discussions about the industry's energy use, impact on the environment and sustainability measures. Energy infrastructure investments are essential as the world moves to reduce its carbon footprint.  On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren will be exploring the cryptocurrency footprint on energy...

What is the purpose of staking? And what is the motivation?  On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren will be exploring the ever-evolving world of staking with CoinDesk Ethereum protocol reporter Margaux Nijkerk.  Some are calling it the Shanghai upgrade. Others say that technically, it’s the Capella upgrade. Still, others are merging the two and calling this the Shap...

As of late, the focus of the crypto space has been on the wrongdoing of a group of people that used the current state of this technology to take advantage of others and advance their own interests. But what about the victims? Where is the compassion for their loss and the loss of trust within the crypto space?  On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren are together aga...

What is the role of the U.S. dollar? Is it not just a purchasing power but a language? As the crypto economy shifts, can stablecoins keep Bitcoin's original promise in payments, foreign exchange and cross-border settlement? On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey speaks with Gordon Liao, chief economist at Circle, the creator and issuer of the USDC stablecoin token; and Alex McDougal,...

A positive theme emerged after the FTX blowup: the survival of decentralized finance, or DeFi. On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren are finally together again and are joined by Colin Butler, Polygon’s global head of institutional capital, to discuss “bringing the world to Ethereum.” If you're unfamiliar with Polygon, it's a blockchain designed to interact directly...

What is the underpinning structure of money worldwide? Do we still need public money as we move into a more digital world? On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey, solo in Davos, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, speaks with Neha Narula, the director of the MIT Digital Currency Initiative to discuss the trends of both digitalization and innovation pertaining t...

A digital currency pre-existing bitcoin?  How can new technologies such as AI help design and build green economies in all social systems? Is Identity dangerous or essential to every financial transaction? On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey, solo in Davos, Switzerland, at the World Economic Forum, speaks with the founder and chief strategy director at Hub Culture, Stan Stalnaker,...

It is true that times have changed, but the industry hasn't done itself any favors recently when it comes to its reputation. Concerning the fabric of financial services, things are never that straightforward. The last year has demonstrated that there has indeed been fraud, manipulation and illegal activity involving crypto, although not directly related to crypto.  So what is next in the complicat...

Aren't we supposed to stop the “Sam Bankman-Frieds” of the world from doing exactly what Sam Bankman-Fried did with this technology? Has the crypto community elevated the concept of “decentralization” to the point that we have lost sight of why we are here? On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” which was recorded in December  Michael Casey and Sheila Warren have a chat session, together diving in...

This episode is sponsored by Roofstock onChain Web 3, the metaverse and non-fungible tokens (NFT) have the potential to be a force for good in the world, to improve decentralization, raise underrepresented voices and empower creators. But with a digital land grab for virtual real estate growing fast, will people soon find themselves locked out of the metaverse? On this “Best of” episode of “Money...

This episode is sponsored by Roofstock onChain By what means do we think about identity? A substantial amount of regulation and policy work that is happening in crypto right now is about how and when one will need to classify a transaction or exchange and to what extent pre-existing rules apply in the Web3 space. On this “Best of” episode of “Money Reimagined,” recorded in September at Converge22...

This episode is sponsored by Roofstock onChain What went wrong? How could companies valued in the tens of billions of dollars a few months ago suddenly be worthless? Was everything that came before FTX a mirage? Is it nothing but a shell game? A Ponzi scheme? What let us down wasn't a technology failure; it was a human one. On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warr...

This episode is sponsored by Roofstock onChain    I think it's fair to say that this year has been remarkable for crypto, as it is the ninth consecutive year that we honor people and institutions that have made a significant impact on crypto, whether for good or bad, by curating a list … CoinDesk’s Most Influential.  On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren spea...

This episode is sponsored by Roofstock onChain. The crypto world has been a little different every week after the fallout with FTX and the image of Sam Bankman-Fried versus the reality of what was actually happening has created distrust in the crypto industry. So where do we begin to ask the right questions to balance the need for security with privacy for the future?  On this episode of “Money Re...

This episode is sponsored by Roofstock onChain This is a story of how something can appear to be what it is not.  It’s a tale of a jarring contrast between the image the world had of Sam Bankman-Fried before FTX’s meltdown pushed the crypto world into a nauseating tailspin and the reality of a wildly mismanaged multibillion-dollar empire with what Bankman-Fried’s appointed successor described as a...