Consensus Toronto 2025 Coverage

EasyA Promises Even Bigger Hackathon After Record-Breaking Success at Consensus 2025

More than 1,000 developers flocked to Toronto to compete for millions of dollars in prizes.

By Tom CarrerasJun 5, 2025, 12:13 p.m. EDT

Ethereum Backers Respond to Critics: ‘Markets Will Catch Up’

Ethereum insiders pushed back on criticism of the network’s leadership and roadmap, arguing that the ecosystem is built for long-term value.

May 16, 2025, 3:01 p.m. EDT

Could Wellness Be an Onramp to Web3? Moonwalk Fitness’ Caitlin Cook Thinks So

In an interview ahead of Consensus 2025 in Toronto, Cook said the fitness app is seeing strong growth in Africa and Southeast Asia.

May 16, 2025, 11:18 a.m. EDT

Moonwalk Fitness Director of Growth Caitlin Cook

Eric Trump Says He Got Into Crypto Amid Political Attack, Calls Bitcoin 'Digital Gold'

He became interested in cryptocurrency when politics connected the Trump family with the crypto community.

May 15, 2025, 1:44 p.m. EDT

Eric Trump speaks at Consensus 2025 in Toronto (CoinDesk)

Ethereum Meant To Be Alternative, Not Rival to Bitcoin: ETH Co-Founder Anthony Di Iorio

At Consensus 2025, Ethereum co-founder Anthony Di Iorio reflects on the blockchain’s early days.

May 15, 2025, 1:17 p.m. EDT

Filmmaker David Goyer Bets on Blockchain for Next Sci-Fi Franchise

May 16, 2025, 10:31 a.m. EDT

Dave Portnoy Says Meme Coins Are 'Gambling' and Not Built to Last

May 15, 2025, 5:39 p.m. EDT

PayPal Crypto Head Says Banks Are Needed to Unlock Full Stablecoin Potential

May 15, 2025, 3:38 p.m. EDT

‘Really Great Example’: Coinbase Praised for Hack Response Amid $400M Crisis

May 15, 2025, 3:37 p.m. EDT

Kevin O’Leary: 'I Want More Regulation, And I Want It Now'

May 15, 2025, 12:34 p.m. EDT

Smokey The Bera to Make Berachain More Resilient to Crypto Volatility

May 15, 2025, 11:36 a.m. EDT

Markets

Bitget hacker moves $83 million in stolen XRP that Ripple cannot freeze

20 hours ago

Circle and Tether freeze hacker's stablecoin (Etherscan)

Circle and Tether step in to freeze hacker wallet after massive Bitget crypto heist

Sep 25, 2026

Policy

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

U.S. SEC's steadiest crypto advocate, Hester Peirce, to depart next week

Sep 25, 2026

Kalshi co-founder and CEO Tarek Mansour (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Another appeals court rules against prediction market provider Kalshi, says sports contracts are subject to state regulations

Sep 25, 2026

More From Consensus Toronto 2025 Coverage

Coinbase Canada CEO Urges Mark Carney Government to Move Fast on National Crypto Strategy

Lucas Matheson said Canada risks falling behind as other nations actively shape crypto policies.

May 15, 2025, 10:27 a.m. EDT

Consensus 2025: Lucas Matheson, CEO, Coinbase Canada, Coinbase

a16z Crypto Leads $7M Round in KYD Labs That Aims to Transform Ticketing Industry

KYD Labs aims to put artists and venues in control, with blockchain-based ticketing boosting sales by 30%.

May 15, 2025, 9:00 a.m. EDT

Banks Exploring Stablecoin Amid Fears of Losing Market Share, BitGo Executive Says

BitGo’s stablecoin-as-a-service has drawn significant interest from U.S. and international banks, Ben Reynolds said.

May 14, 2025, 5:59 p.m. EDT

Ben Reynolds, director of stablecoins at BitGo, at Consensus 2025 by CoinDesk

Trump Still on Track to Sign Crypto Legislation by August, White House's Bo Hines Says

The senior presidential aide also defended the Trump family's crypto ties.

May 14, 2025, 5:34 p.m. EDT

Consensus 2025: Robert Hines, Jesse Hamilton

Cantor Fitzgerald Chairman Brandon Lutnick Says He Personally Checked Tether’s Reserves

The 27-year-old was appointed chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald in February, shortly after his father was named Commerce Secretary by U.S. President Donald Trump.

May 14, 2025, 5:29 p.m. EDT