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Noteworthy Figures to Shape the Future at Consensus Toronto 2025

The eagerly awaited Consensus conference has announced a stellar lineup for its Toronto 2025 event, featuring notable entrepreneurs Kevin O'Leary and Dave Portnoy. As the longest-running and most influential gathering dedicated to blockchain and cryptocurrency, Consensus is set to bring together key players in the field, discussing pressing issues and advancements in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.

Scheduled for April 3, 2025, this year's Consensus will mark a significant milestone as Toronto becomes the first Canadian host. The city was aptly chosen due to its emergence as a leading tech ecosystem in North America and its historic prominence in the cryptocurrency space, being home to significant innovations like the inception of Ethereum and the world’s first Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.

Kevin O'Leary, the Chairman of O'Leary Ventures, expressed his enthusiasm for joining the event, emphasizing its role as a gathering place for serious discussions in the digital asset industry. He stated, "Consensus has long been the go-to gathering for the digital asset industry — a place where serious conversations happen and real decisions are made." O’Leary highlighted Toronto’s vibrant tech community, predicting strong dialogues among innovators in the realms of crypto, artificial intelligence, and Web3 during the conference. 

Joining O’Leary is Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, who will also be bringing his insights to the discussions. The conference is poised to welcome an estimated 20,000 attendees from over 100 countries, alongside 400+ startups, 200+ sponsors, and 6,800+ companies. This year’s event features a roster of 500+ distinguished speakers in the fields of crypto, Web3, and blockchain, with many representing key financial sectors.

Among the notable speakers are:

• - Robert Hines - Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, The White House
• - Adrienne Harris - Superintendent, New York Department of Financial Services
• - Sergey Nazarov - Co-Founder, Chainlink
• - Anthony Scaramucci - Founder, SkyBridge Capital
• - Charles Hoskinson - CEO & Founder, Input Output

The event is structured to promote dynamic interaction, featuring six stages, the CoinDesk PitchFest—showcasing promising early-stage Web3 startups—and the largest in-person blockchain hackathon in North America. Attendees can engage in hundreds of curated side events and networking opportunities, designed to foster connections and collaborations.

Michael Lau, Chairman of Consensus, remarked, "Consensus has long been the definitive stage for the most influential voices in digital assets... We're thrilled to welcome Kevin O'Leary and Dave Portnoy to this year's lineup, bringing fresh perspectives at a time when mainstream adoption is accelerating like never before." This sentiment echoes the interest in how Canada is playing an increasingly vital role in the global crypto industry, with discussions led by executives from prominent firms like WonderFi, Wealthsimple, and Coinbase Canada.

As we draw closer to this crucial gathering, registration is already open for early birds, with reduced rates provided for a limited time at consensus2025.coindesk.com. Media representatives are also encouraged to apply for press credentials through the Consensus website.

In conclusion, Consensus Toronto 2025 stands as a pivotal platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to collectively explore the future of digital assets. It promises to be a highly engaging event, rich with opportunities for impactful discussions and networking.

About Consensus

Consensus, organized by CoinDesk, serves as the flagship event for cryptocurrency, blockchain, and Web3 communities. It aims to bring together influencers and thought leaders to discuss key themes, innovative trends, and the evolving regulatory environment within the digital economy. By offering an array of panel discussions, keynotes, and networking sessions, Consensus continues to provide vital insights in the growing world of digital assets.

About CoinDesk

CoinDesk stands as the most trusted source within the global crypto ecosystem, focusing on media, events, market indices, and financial data. Established in 2013, CoinDesk has led the discourse on the future of finance, capturing the societal transformations linked to this innovative field. The organization conducts major annual events like Consensus, while its data and indices aim to educate and empower investors in navigating the digital economy.