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Hong Kong Successfully Secures the Staging of “Consensus” Conference in Town Next Year with 8,000 Participants to Explore Opportunities in Cryptocurrency and Web 3 Technology in the International Flagship Event

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Consensus, HKTB, InvestHK, Fintech, Blockchain, RWA, Financial services, Consensus decision-making, Web3, MICE, CoinDesk, Government, Cryptocurrency

With the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) support, Consensus, the world’s longest-standing and most influential cryptocurrency and Web 3 event, has announced its staging in Hong Kong from February 19 to 21, 2025 (Consensus Hong Kong 2025).

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With the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) support, Consensus, the world’s longest-standing and most influential cryptocurrency and Web 3 event, has announced its staging in Hong Kong from February 19 to 21, 2025 (Consensus Hong Kong 2025).
This is the first time in five years that this influential industry event has been held outside the United States.
The event is expected to attract 8,000 participants, of which 6,000 will come from all over the world.
At the same time, it will promote exchange between international and local participants through a well-curated programme of activities.

Hashnote Partners with CoinDesk Indices to Launch the Hashnote CoinDesk 20 Fund, Providing Access to the Leading Digital Asset Class Benchmark

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

This collaboration introduces the Hashnote CoinDesk 20 Fund, designed to track the CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20), a highly traded, global digital asset benchmark.

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This collaboration introduces the Hashnote CoinDesk 20 Fund, designed to track the CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20), a highly traded, global digital asset benchmark.
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“Launching the Hashnote CoinDesk 20 Fund marks a pivotal step in providing investors with a regulated avenue to the digital assets market.
Simultaneously, Bullish , the fastest-growing regulated digital asset exchange, launched a new perpetual futures contract based on the CoinDesk 20 Index.
Hashnote will now provide regulated and compliant access to the CoinDesk 20, catering to investors seeking digital asset diversification beyond bitcoin.

Consensus' 10th Annual Event in Austin, TX, Commences Countdown, Just 8 Weeks Away

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Hosted by the award-winning media platform CoinDesk, Consensus 2024 will return to Austin, Texas, from May 29 to 31.

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Hosted by the award-winning media platform CoinDesk, Consensus 2024 will return to Austin, Texas, from May 29 to 31.
Now celebrating its 10th year, Consensus is poised to surpass expectations, setting new standards for dialogue, discovery, and deal-making.
The invite-only event features a curated list of attendees to fuel an evening of creativity and innovation in the space.
Stellar Development Foundation, Blockchain Foundation for Innovation & Collaboration, Zeebu, and XRP Ledger are the confirmed 4 & 5 block sponsors for the event.

Hong Kong Successfully Secures the Staging of "Consensus" Conference in Town Next Year with 8,000 Participants to Explore Opportunities in Cryptocurrency and Web 3 Technology in the International Flagship Event

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Consensus, HKTB, InvestHK, Fintech, Blockchain, RWA, Financial services, Consensus decision-making, Web3, MICE, CoinDesk, Government, Cryptocurrency

With the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) support, Consensus, the world's longest-standing and most influential cryptocurrency and Web 3 event, has announced its staging in Hong Kong from February 19 to 21, 2025 (Consensus Hong Kong 2025).

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With the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) support, Consensus, the world's longest-standing and most influential cryptocurrency and Web 3 event, has announced its staging in Hong Kong from February 19 to 21, 2025 (Consensus Hong Kong 2025).
This is the first time in five years that this influential industry event has been held outside the United States.
The event is expected to attract 8,000 participants, of which 6,000 will come from all over the world.
Next year's conference in Hong Kong will bring together cryptocurrency, blockchain, and Web3 ecosystem industry players to brainstorm and shape the digital vision.

CoinDesk Unveils Consensus Hong Kong 2025

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

HONG KONG, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CoinDesk, the most trusted media, events, indices, and data platform for the global crypto economy, announces a historic milestone as its flagship event, Consensus, expands to Hong Kong. Consensus serves as a platform for the most critical conversations among industry leaders around the globe on digital assets, blockchain, and Web3. Set to occur from February 19 to February 20, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, this marks the first time Consensus will be held outside of the US in five years. Since its inception in 2015, Consensus has grown into the longest-running and most influential crypto & Web3 event globally, attracting over 15,000 attendees, 600 journalists, and 500 speakers at Consensus 2023. The event has been attended by notable figures, including Fortune 500 CEOs, lawmakers, and sports and entertainment stars from over 100 countries.

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HONG KONG, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CoinDesk , the most trusted media, events, indices, and data platform for the global crypto economy, announces a historic milestone as its flagship event, Consensus, expands to Hong Kong .
Set to occur from February 19 to February 20, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, this marks the first time Consensus will be held outside of the US in five years.
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) welcomes and supports Consensus in picking Hong Kong to expand into Asia.
Mr Kenneth Wong, General Manager, MICE and Cruise of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, said, "With our comprehensive bidding support, we are excited that Consensus makes Hong Kong its first destination to expand its global footprint beyond North America.

Onramp Invest First US Firm to Deliver Investable Access to the CoinDesk 20 Index

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Bitcoin, Ether, DFX, Index, CMI, ETF, Pulse, BTI, ETI, CMIS, Interchange (road), RIAS, CoinDesk, DACS, Cryptocurrency

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Onramp Invest, a Securitize company and a turnkey asset management platform that provides everything RIAs need to support blockchain-based alternative investment offerings, today announced that advisors using its platform can access theCoinDesk 20 Index, an investable index that measures the performance of top digital assets. The CoinDesk 20, currently trading via perpetual futures on the Bullish Exchange, is published byCoinDesk Indices, the leading provider of digital asset indices since 2014.

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The CoinDesk 20 Index measures the performance of twenty top digital assets with a focus on liquidity.
The CoinDesk 20 Index is intelligently designed and captures more than 90% of the digital asset market capitalization1, and we're thrilled to offer advisors another powerful index from CoinDesk Indices.
In addition to the CoinDesk 20, Onramp's flexible platform features other CoinDesk Indices offerings, including CoinDesk Market Select Index (CMIS) , CoinDesk Defi Select Index (DFX) , CoinDesk Currency Select Index (CCYS) , Bitcoin Trend Indicator (BTI) and Ether Trend Indicator (ETI) .
For more information on Onramp's platform for advisors and how to access the CoinDesk 20 Index, please visit https://onrampinvest.com/coindesk-indices/ .

CoinDesk Takes Karate Combat 47 and IFC2 to Consensus 2024 in Austin

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking first, Karate Combat is set to electrify Austin, Texas as it debuts at Consensus, the longest-running & most impactful crypto & web3 conference globally. This monumental event will transform the conference's Austin Convention Center into an arena of high-stakes martial arts on May 30, 2024, merging the worlds of elite fighting and digital innovation.

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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking first, Karate Combat is set to electrify Austin, Texas as it debuts at Consensus, the longest-running & most impactful crypto & web3 conference globally.
In addition to ten professional Karate Combat fights, the league will host its second installment of its brand new Influencer Fight Club (IFC) format.
Brad Spies, Managing Director of Consensus, said: We're thrilled to introduce Karate Combat to the vibrant city of Austin and Consensus attendees.
Produced by the award-winning crypto media outlet CoinDesk, Consensus is celebrating ten years of dialogue, discovery, and dealmaking.

Root Protocol Raises $10 Million at $100M Valuation to Build a User-based Operating System and Mission Control for Web3

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Ankr Network, Stanford University, Architecture, Polygon, Root, Animoca Brands, Morgan Stanley, MIT, DID, DCG, UX, Superuser, UI, DIDS, Adviser, CoinDesk, Internet, Double Peak, Cryptocurrency

The founding team members, collaborators and advisors of Root Protocol are from Consensys, Bankless Ventures, Ontology, Polygon, CoinShares, Morgan Stanley, DCG, Stanford University and MIT, and are a group of longtime crypto and Web3 builders and enthusiasts.

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The founding team members, collaborators and advisors of Root Protocol are from Consensys, Bankless Ventures, Ontology, Polygon, CoinShares, Morgan Stanley, DCG, Stanford University and MIT, and are a group of longtime crypto and Web3 builders and enthusiasts.
Root Protocol is the root of Web3.
Root Protocol raising a healthy sum at the seed stage may then be a sign that things have changed."
It consists of four main components, including the Root Operation Executor, Root Chain (Rollup), Root Account, and Root Indexer, all of which operate together to facilitate effortless interoperability, scalability, and composability.

NiftyKit Integration with Base Empowers Innovators and Creators with No-Code, Free NFT Creation

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Ethereum, Diamond, Coinbase, Heart, Goop, Imagination, NFT, Blockchain, CoinDesk, Non-fungible token, Cryptocurrency

It empowers creators and makes NFT technology more accessible than ever, which will ultimately help bring NFTs into the mainstream.

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It empowers creators and makes NFT technology more accessible than ever, which will ultimately help bring NFTs into the mainstream.
To commemorate this integration, NiftyKit proudly unveils the 'Base Diamonds' NFT.
NiftyKit's Base integration helps extend NFT innovation beyond artists to encompass innovators, builders, and creators of all kinds.
Jesse Pollak, Creator of Base, said, "We're excited to welcome NiftyKit to Base, and to enable creators to more easily launch their projects using NiftyKit contracts."

CoinDesk Indices Launches the CoinDesk 20 Index, Establishing an Investable Global Benchmark for Digital Assets

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CoinDesk Indices, a subsidiary of CoinDesk and the leading provider of digital asset indices by AUM since 2014, today introduced the CoinDesk 20 Index, a fully investable index that measures the performance of the top digital assets. The CoinDesk 20 serves as a diversified and trusted benchmark for the growing global crypto economy.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CoinDesk Indices , a subsidiary of CoinDesk and the leading provider of digital asset indices by AUM since 2014, today introduced the CoinDesk 20 Index , a fully investable index that measures the performance of the top digital assets.
The CoinDesk 20 serves as a diversified and trusted benchmark for the growing global crypto economy.
Concurrent with the launch, Bullish , one of the fastest-growing regulated digital assets exchanges, has listed a new perpetual futures contract of the CoinDesk 20 Index ( CD20/USDC-PERP ), currently trading.
"As a firm dedicated to delivering leading digital asset indices and research, we are thrilled to unveil the CoinDesk 20 Index—a tradable unit of exposure for digital assets," said Alan Campbell, President of CoinDesk Indices.