CoinDesk, the global leader in crypto and Web3 media, proudly announces the trailblazing speaker lineup for Consensus 2025, the most anticipated global summit converging the worlds of crypto, blockchain, Web3, AI, and financial innovation.
CoinDesk, the global leader in crypto and Web3 media, proudly announces the trailblazing speaker lineup for Consensus 2025, the most anticipated global summit converging the worlds of crypto, blockchain, Web3, AI, and financial innovation. This year's edition marks a significant milestone as Consensus expands to Toronto, Canada, from May 14–16, 2025, hosted at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC).
With over 15,000 attendees expected from 100+ countries, Consensus 2025 is set to ignite high-impact discussions, forge industry-defining partnerships, and spotlight visionary leadership shaping the future of digital assets and decentralized technologies. And at the heart of it all? A powerful ensemble of speakers, from government officials and fintech trailblazers to crypto natives and Wall Street legends.
A Star-Studded Lineup Shaping the Future of Web3 and Beyond
Eric Trump — Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, American Bitcoin. One of the most talked-about names in American business and politics, Eric Trump brings a bold perspective to the evolving landscape of digital assets. As Co-Founder of American Bitcoin, Trump is expected to share insights into the growing intersection of national strategy, infrastructure, and Bitcoin mining. His appearance underscores the mainstreaming of crypto in U.S. policy and economic discourse.
Kevin O'Leary — Chairman, O'Leary Ventures. Famed entrepreneur, investor, and television personality Kevin O'Leary, also known as "Mr. Wonderful," returns to Consensus with his trademark sharp insights and investor wisdom. As Chairman of O'Leary Ventures, he will dissect opportunities and challenges facing institutional investors in crypto, drawing from his own pivot into digital assets and blockchain-backed startups.
Robert Hines — Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, The White House. In a rare and powerful appearance, Robert Hines of the White House joins Consensus 2025 to represent the U.S. President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets. His session is expected to dive deep into the regulatory roadmap for crypto in the U.S., the government's view on CBDCs, and international policy collaboration around emerging technologies.
Charles Hoskinson — CEO & Founder, Input Output. A titan of the blockchain world, Charles Hoskinson is the visionary behind Cardano and one of the most vocal advocates for decentralized finance and blockchain in global development. His keynote will explore how Layer-1 innovation and peer-reviewed cryptography can enable scalable, inclusive financial systems across continents.
Dave Portnoy — Founder & Chief of Content, Barstool Sports. Media mogul and unapologetic commentator Dave Portnoy brings his signature candor and digital savvy to the stage. As a self-proclaimed "crypto day trader" and the founder of Barstool Sports, Portnoy will unpack the cultural transformation driven by crypto, NFTs, and meme-based investing—merging finance with fandom.
Adrienne A. Harris — Superintendent, New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). As the top financial regulator in New York, Adrienne Harris oversees licensing and supervision of the largest stablecoins and virtual currency businesses in the U.S. Her talk will delve into the evolving regulatory frameworks, consumer protection protocols, and NYDFS's role as a bellwether in crypto policy.
Sergey Nazarov — Co-Founder, Chainlink. Known as the "Oracle King" of blockchain, Sergey Nazarov returns to Consensus to share the next frontier for Chainlink, the decentralized oracle network powering real-world data in smart contracts. Nazarov will break down the future of trust-minimized AI, cross-chain interoperability, and institutional-grade DeFi infrastructure.
Dan Morehead — Founder & CEO, Pantera Capital. A true crypto OG, Dan Morehead was one of the earliest institutional investors in Bitcoin and Ethereum through Pantera Capital. As macroeconomic shifts shake markets, Morehead will offer his take on where crypto fits into the global financial narrative and why Web3 remains the most asymmetric investment opportunity of our time.
Anthony Scaramucci — Founder, SkyBridge Capital. Wall Street veteran and former White House Communications Director, Anthony Scaramucci, is back to energize the Consensus stage with his bullish views on digital assets. As the founder of SkyBridge Capital, Scaramucci's fireside chat will revolve around institutional crypto adoption, Bitcoin ETFs, and bridging political and financial worlds.
Ambre Soubiran — CEO, Kaiko. At the helm of Kaiko, a leading provider of institutional-grade crypto market data, Ambre Soubiran brings essential insights on data transparency, liquidity metrics, and analytics tools required for Web3's financial infrastructure. Her session will explore the role of data in fostering market efficiency, risk assessment, and compliance.
Jose Fernandez da Ponte — Senior Vice President, Digital Currencies, PayPal. Representing one of the largest fintech platforms globally, Jose Fernandez da Ponte leads PayPal's efforts in blockchain, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies. As the company continues its crypto integrations, Fernandez da Ponte will unveil updates and opportunities in PayPal's evolving Web3 roadmap.
Lindsey Einhaus — Crypto Strategy and Operations, Stripe. From payments giant Stripe, Lindsey Einhaus provides a strategic view into how crypto payments, Web3 wallets, and cross-border infrastructure are reshaping global commerce. Her session will highlight how Stripe is simplifying the crypto onramp for businesses, consumers, and developers worldwide.
Why These Speakers Matter
The speakers at Consensus 2025 aren't just industry figureheads, they are builders, regulators, visionaries, and disruptors. Each one plays a pivotal role in how crypto, AI, and Web3 technologies are understood, regulated, and scaled globally. These voices represent policy-making powerhouses (The White House, NYDFS), institutional bridges (PayPal, Stripe, Pantera Capital), on-chain innovation leaders (Chainlink, Input Output), cultural influencers (Barstool Sports, O'Leary Ventures), and data architects and analytics providers (Kaiko).
Together, they reflect the multi-dimensional nature of digital innovation, from the bedrock of financial infrastructure to the realms of consumer culture and macroeconomic relevance.
What Attendees Can Expect
Consensus 2025 goes beyond keynotes. With hundreds of sessions, interactive installations, networking zones, and hands-on workshops, the event offers Policy & Governance Forums with direct dialogues with policymakers shaping crypto regulations; AI x Crypto Integration Panels exploring how machine learning is revolutionizing blockchain applications; Web3 Developer Labs from smart contracts to gaming dApps for builders of all levels; Finance Meets Crypto sessions on the future of banking, DeFi, CBDCs, and digital dollar integration; and Media & Memeconomy Talks understanding the cultural momentum behind meme coins and creator economies.
A Global Tech Hub Welcomes the Future
The decision to host Consensus in Toronto is a nod to Canada's thriving tech ecosystem and proactive regulatory approach toward crypto. As a gateway to North American markets, Toronto offers the ideal convergence point for entrepreneurs, developers, and decision-makers across the Atlantic and Pacific.
From bustling innovation corridors to blockchain research institutes, Toronto sets the stage for global collaboration, reflecting the very ethos of crypto—decentralized, borderless, and community-driven.
Join the Movement
As the industry confronts a pivotal moment from regulatory reckonings to AI integrations and the mainstreaming of Web3, Consensus 2025 is where leaders converge, alliances are formed, and ideas come to life.
Whether you're a developer writing smart contracts, a policymaker crafting frameworks, or an investor hunting for the next unicorn, Consensus is your front-row seat to the digital revolution.
Register now at www.coindesk.com/consensus2025 and be part of the conversation that defines the next decade.