<p><i>This article was originally published on February 6, 2024</i></p> <p><span class="p-body">Cryptocurrency has had a complicated relationship with the mainstream. Casey Craig joins us to break it all down.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Casey Craig is the Global Head of Communications for CoinDesk, the award-winning media platform for cryptocurrencies and Web3. In this role, she manages all communications and public relations.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">With nearly a decade of experience in strategic media and communication services for fintech and blockchain organizations, Craig has previously overseen public relations for Publicis Sapient’s digital banking clients, including Goldman Sachs, Lloyds, and HSBC.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Her exceptional work in raising the profile of CoinDesk’s journalists has been showcased in several high-profile publications, including The New York Times, Business Insider, CNN, New York Magazine, The Verge, and The Information. This recognition is for CoinDesk’s work in financial journalism, notably the breaking news story that led to FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried’s $32 billion crypto empire collapsing within a matter of days, earning it the prestigious George Polk Award.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">In this interview, Casey and Marc discuss Cyrpto's complicated relationship with the mainstream. They delve into the realities of a volatile industry influenced by key players like Elon Musk, and the future prospects of crypto regulation following recent scandals. Finally, Casey shares insight into her stint on a reality TV show and how it contrasts with her experiences in the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency.</span></p>