Blockchain trailblazers gather in Miami for Consensus 2026, aiming to spur technological advancement within the industry.
The much-anticipated Consensus 2026 is set to take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, United States, from Tue, May 05 - Wed, May 06, 2026. Organized by the blockchain technology company CoinDesk, this Web3 Summit promises to be a hub for professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts in blockchain, web3, and digital assets.
The official website for the event is https://consensus.coindesk.com/, where you can find posts from the last 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, and trending categories. The event's time is from 03:00 AM - 02:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
The Consensus 2026 agenda is packed with networking opportunities, innovation showcases, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, keynote addresses, and Q&A sessions. The topics covered include blockchain, web3 technology, decentralized AI, and digital assets.
Recent developments in the crypto space are set to be a significant part of the event. Eric Trump has joined ALT5 Sigma amid market reactions to WLFI's $1.5 billion initiative. The SEC and CFTC have approved spot crypto trading on registered exchanges, paving the way for increased adoption.
Arthur Hayes projects a $10 trillion stablecoin surge by 2028, while an analysis suggests Bitcoin's Cycle Index signals compression, with expansion ahead. The potential of rising spot volume triggering Bitcoin's next major rally is also a topic of discussion.
Coinbase is launching Mag7+ crypto equity index futures, and there is a record 92 cryptocurrency ETF filings in the U.S., awaiting an SEC decision. Reflect has secured $3.75M funding to launch USDC+ on Solana, and KuCoin's KuMining aims for "Simple Mining, Smart Gains" for effortless crypto accumulation.
Interestingly, three Bitcoin blocks were mined last month with no hardware via NiceHash EasyMining, and Ripple has unveiled "Ripple Payments" demo featuring XRP liquidity. However, a scam alert has been issued for Venus Protocol due to a phishing attack.
The event will also feature exciting announcements and updates from industry leaders. Although speakers for the event have yet to be announced (TBA), there is a post about Underdog and Crypto.com partnering for a U.S. sports prediction market. Florida Pension Fund has increased MicroStrategy holdings by $6 million.
Lastly, a news post discusses the potential of the Consensus 2026 event in Miami, with its innovative, educational, and networking opportunities, driving blockchain, web3, and decentralized AI innovation forward. Don't miss out on this premier annual gathering!
