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George Kaloudis

George Kaloudis

George Kaloudis is a senior research analyst and columnist for CoinDesk. He focuses on producing insights about Bitcoin. Previously, George spent five years in investment banking with Truist Securities in asset-based lending, mergers and acquisitions and healthcare technology coverage. George studied mathematics at Davidson College. He holds GBTC in a retirement account above CoinDesk's disclosure threshold of $1,000 and has made investments in Bitcoin startups (Scarce.City, Voltage, Revault, Impervious, Swan Bitcoin).

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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Sen. Warren’s ‘Anti-Crypto Army’ Is Just the Beginning of Crypto’s Politicization
As the 2024 U.S. election cycle approaches don’t be surprised to hear politicians discussing bitcoin, crypto and CBDCs.
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By George Kaloudis
Apr 3, 2023 at 5:45 p.m. UTC
Apr 3, 2023
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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
The ‘Skull of Satoshi’ Proves Bitcoin Mining Discourse Isn’t Dead
An artist made great art and learned about Bitcoin.
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By George Kaloudis
Mar 27, 2023 at 5:46 p.m. UTC
Mar 27, 2023
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Historic photograph of a German bank during a period of hyperinflation during the Weimar Republic. (Bain News Service/Wikimedia Commons, modified by CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
A Sudden Onset of Hyperinflation: What Will Happen to Bitcoin?
If the world is thrust into hyperbitcoinization – as Balaji Srinivasan predicts – before the ecosystem is ready, then even bitcoiners might not be in a position to use bitcoin.
Historic photograph of a German bank during a period of hyperinflation during the Weimar Republic. (Bain News Service/Wikimedia Commons, modified by CoinDesk)
By George Kaloudis
Mar 24, 2023 at 4:34 p.m. UTC
Mar 24, 2023
OpinionBitcoinHyperinflationThe NodeNewslettersBalaji Srinivasan
New York headquarters of Credit Suisse on March 15, 2023. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Credit Suisse’s Buyout Shows Banks Still Have a Banking Problem
Bitcoin and crypto aren't unraveling the banks.
New York headquarters of Credit Suisse on March 15, 2023. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
By George Kaloudis
Mar 20, 2023 at 3:44 p.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2023
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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Bitcoin Is a Clear Winner of the U.S. Banking Crisis
The narratives around bank failures, stablecoins and interest rate hikes seem strong enough to propel the price of bitcoin, says CoinDesk's George Kaloudis.
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By George Kaloudis
Mar 17, 2023 at 3:26 p.m. UTC
Mar 17, 2023
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CDCROP: Silvergate Bank HQ (CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
The Banking Crisis Is Not Crypto’s Fault
Crypto might have a banking problem, but banks don’t have a crypto problem.
CDCROP: Silvergate Bank HQ (CoinDesk)
By George Kaloudis
Mar 13, 2023 at 5:34 p.m. UTC
Mar 13, 2023
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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Who Failed Silicon Valley Bank Depositors?
Should we point fingers at Silicon Valley Bank, the Federal Reserve, the banking system, crypto or the depositors themselves?
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By George Kaloudis
Mar 10, 2023 at 11:06 p.m. UTC
Mar 10, 2023
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Consensus Magazine
Analysis
A Closer Look at FTX’s Most Recent Bankruptcy Documents
The exchange owes customers $1.6 billion in bitcoin, and only has $6 million of it on hand.
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By George Kaloudis
Mar 7, 2023 at 7:25 p.m. UTC
Mar 7, 2023
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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Crypto’s Banking Problem Is Not Ironic
Call it Choke Point 2.0, debanking or whatever, the crypto industry’s problems with the banking industry show why the banking industry needs reform.
CGI concept of decentralized finance piggy bank for bitcoin (Getty Images)
By George Kaloudis
Mar 6, 2023 at 9:35 p.m. UTC
Mar 6, 2023
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Podcasts
Tensions Go Public Between Aptos and Sui Blockchains; Coinbase CEO on US Crypto Regulations
The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
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By George KaloudisAnna BaydakovaChristie Harkin
Mar 2, 2023 at 1:25 a.m. UTC
Mar 2, 2023
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