Crypto Policy & Economics Take Center Stage at Consensus

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Will the post COVID-19 economy open the door to inflation and feed demand for digital assets as a hedge? What role will all the fast-paced, transformative innovation of DeFi play in that economy? And where exactly is this wild NFT thing going? These are just a few of the questions we will explore at Consensus, taking place May 24–27, 2021.  REGISTER TODAY We'll be joined by the most sought-out voices in policy, government and finance to give insights into the macroeconomic factors and technological developments that are altering how we think about money. Newly Added 2021 Keynote Speakers Dr. Lael Brainard Federal Reserve Board of Governors May 24, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. ET A Special Address by Dr. Lael Brainard   We're honored to be joined by Dr. Lael Brainard of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. She will give an address discussing her latest thinking on the topic of digital currencies and will take questions from Michael Casey, CoinDesk's chief content officer. Lawrence H. Summers  Former Treasury Secretary May 26, 2021 | 4:00 p.m. Bitcoin, the Federal Reserve and the 2% Inflation Doctrine   At the moment, the bitcoin echo chamber is fixated on the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target. Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal and CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson assess the legitimacy of the inflation threat and how much that matters to the current crypto narrative. Cathie Wood Ark Invest May 27, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. Cathie's Ark: Discerning Up From Down in the Bull Market   With her heterodox "disruptive innovation" investment thesis now playing out in spectacular fashion in crypto and beyond, Cathie Wood has become a leading face of the current bull market. She joins Nathaniel Whittemore to discuss what's next for this speculative craze and where the long-term value lies.   Time is ticking. Secure your pass today! REGISTER Copyright © 2021 CoinDesk, All rights reserved.    250 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10003, USA You can manage your preferences here or unsubscribe from all CoinDesk email.