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EasyA Sets Sights on an Even Larger Hackathon Following Unprecedented Success at Consensus 2025
The EasyA Consensus Hackathon, which took place from May 14-16 in Toronto, made history as the largest blockchain-related hackathon in North America. Organizers, brothers Phil and Dom Kwok, are already planning an even bigger event for next year in Miami.
In a recent interview with CoinDesk, the duo expressed their satisfaction with the outcomes, highlighting the quality of the projects present…
June 5, 2025, 4:13 p.m.
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Ethereum Advocates Counter Criticism, Insist 'Markets Will Eventually Recognize Value'
Following the completion of its most significant upgrade in over a year, Ethereum is navigating a challenging period. The ether price has declined, with developers transitioning to competing platforms, and the Ethereum Foundation facing scrutiny for its leadership and vision. However, during a panel discussion at the Consensus conference in Toronto, Paul Brody, global blockchain leader at EY and …
May 16, 2025, 7:01 p.m.
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Wellness as a Gateway to Web3: An Interview with Moonwalk Fitness' Caitlin Cook
The world of crypto is filled with projects claiming to be the key to onboarding the next billion users to Web3, but Moonwalk Fitness is taking a unique approach by focusing on wellness. The app, which is available on both iOS and Android, allows users to wager on their ability to meet daily fitness goals, currently measured by step count. According to Cook, the project aims to expand its offerin…
May 16, 2025, 3:18 p.m.
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Acclaimed Screenwriter David Goyer Ventures into Blockchain for Revolutionary Sci-Fi Project
In Toronto, David Goyer, the visionary filmmaker behind the Blade trilogy, The Dark Knight, and Apple TV's Foundation series, unveiled his ambitious plans to create a blockchain-based science fiction universe called Emergence. This immersive world, filled with spaceships, relic-hunting, and white holes, will serve as the foundation for a vast transmedia project built within Incention, Goyer's inn…
May 16, 2025, 2:31 p.m.
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Dave Portnoy Views Meme Coins as Unstable and Comparable to Gambling
Dave Portnoy has stated that he does not believe meme coins are sustainable, referring to them as a form of gambling. Portnoy shared his experiences with meme coins, including significant financial gains and losses, as well as the public backlash he faced. He described the meme coin market as a 'rigged game' dominated by a core group of early buyers who use trading bots and algorithms to their ad…
May 15, 2025, 9:39 p.m.
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Banks Are Crucial for Unlocking the Full Potential of Stablecoins, According to PayPal Crypto Head
Jose Fernandez da Ponte, PayPal's senior vice president of digital currencies, stressed that the involvement of banks is necessary for the success of stablecoins during a panel discussion at Consensus 2025 in Toronto. "It may seem counterintuitive, but the presence of banks in this space is essential," Fernandez da Ponte stated, highlighting the importance of their infrastructure, including custo…
May 15, 2025, 7:38 p.m.
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Coinbase Garners Praise for Effective Response to $400M Hack
Ari Redbord, the global head of policy at blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs, commended Coinbase's response to a recent hack, calling it a model for other businesses to follow. During a panel discussion at Consensus 2025, Redbord noted that the cryptocurrency industry is particularly vulnerable to cyber attacks due to its lack of robust security measures, making it an attractive target for hacker…
May 15, 2025, 7:37 p.m.
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Kevin O'Leary Demands Stricter Regulation to Boost Crypto Adoption
According to Kevin O'Leary, the chairman of O'Leary Ventures, the crypto industry's lack of regulation is hindering its ability to attract substantial institutional investment. Speaking at the Consensus 2025 conference in Toronto, O'Leary emphasized that the current regulatory ambiguity has prevented most sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and institutional investors from making meaningful in…
May 15, 2025, 4:34 p.m.