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Wednesday, November 16

11:00am1:30pm
2:30pm5:00pm
Crypto Wars: Blockchains, Cryptocurrencies, and American National Security

Bass Lecture Hall, LBJ School of Public Affairs

On Wednesday, November 16, the Strauss Center is hosting the mini-conference, “Crypto Wars: Blockchains, Cryptocurrencies, and American National Security” during its inaugural Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Policy Week. This conference features experts on the intersection of blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies and national security and law.

Are cryptocurrencies the next frontier in innovation or a threat to national security? How wil

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Thursday, November 17

12:45pm1:45pm
Does It Matter How Much Energy Cryptocurrency Mining Consumes?

WCP 2.302 Legislative Assembly Room, Student Activity Center

On Thursday, November 17, the Strauss Center is hosting a panel of experts in energy and cryptocurrency as part of its inaugural Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Policy Week. Dr. Carey King, Assistant Director at UT Austin’s Energy Institute joins UT research scientist Dr. Joshua Rhodes and Strauss Technology, Security, and Global Affairs Fellow Sina Kian in discussing energy consumption involved in cryptocurrency mining and the implications of th

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