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Upcoming Events

University & Corporate Blockchain Series - Session 2



Tuesday April 9, 2024, 4:30 - 8 PM EDT

Boston, MA

Whether you're blockchain-curious or a crypto connoisseur, come meet professionals from all around Boston's blockchain ecosystem. The BBA is bringing universities, corporations, and students together to share their perspectives on what they are accomplishing in blockchain and dive deeper into companies' business plans and outlook for blockchains, digital assets, and web3. Hang with like-minded folks and dive into a future being shaped right now. Sponsored by Rifik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering, the BBA University & Corporate Blockchain Series at Boston University is a must-attend blockchain event to start the calendar year. Depending on your schedule, come for some, come for all.

Why Attend?

· Forge connections with industry professionals and students

· Gain insight into the thriving Boston Blockchain Ecosystem

· Enjoy a free meal

· Experience the awesome new BU "Jenga Blocks" building

· Co-create the future of blockchain together

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Crypto Mondays Stamford



Monday April 8, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00 PM EDT

Stamford, CT

Mark your calendars for April 8 for another exciting Crypto Mondays in Stamford. Our topic for 4/8 is Recent Events in Tokenization and the Implications. We will discuss the current state of tokenization, emerging trends and the outlook for the future. The panelists are:

• Gaby Kusz: American Banker 20 Most Influential Women in Fintech 2023, Innovate Finance Women in Fintech Powerlist 2023 and Wirex Rising Women in Crypto Power List 2022
• Annelise Osborne: CSuite Exec, Fintech, Digital Asset, AI, Board Member and Author
• Emily Goodman: Co-host of CryptoMondays Stamford and Partner at FS Vector

We look forward to an exciting and lively discussion.

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Unlocking Impact - A Circle Pitch Competition



Monday April 8, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 AM CET

Paris, France

Amidst increasing global instability, economic prosperity and financial security are at risk. But emerging applications of dollar digital currency offer hope to marginalized populations.

Unlocking Impact – Circle's Solutions Pitch Competition, aims to surface transformative ideas and innovative tools to enable rapid humanitarian assistance and rebuild trust as a global community.

Join us in Paris - along with experts from the humanitarian, corporate, and tech sectors. Finalists will be presenting solutions that harness dollar digital currency to expand access, foster trust, and chart a defined course towards actualizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We hope you'll be part of this pivotal conversation.

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Harvard Blockchain Conference



April 13 - 14, 2024

Cambridge, MA

Join us for the 2024 Harvard Blockchain Conference! This exciting event will take place at the Northwest Building, Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA, USA. Get ready to dive into the world of blockchain technology and discover its potential to revolutionize industries. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this conference offers a unique opportunity to learn from renowned speakers, participate in engaging discussions, and network with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this incredible event! Register now to secure your spot.

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CT Digital Forum



Friday April 19, 2024, 8:30 AM EDT

Stamford, CT

You’re invited to join us in Stamford CT on Friday morning April 19th, from 8:30am-10:30am for the Tradfi vs. Digital Assets: “Rubber Meets the Road” Edition. As always, our sessions are by invitation, in-person and free-of-charge.

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ETHBoston - Conference & Hackathon



April 26 - 28, 2024

Boston, MA

ETHBoston and The Boston DAO are proud to present ETHBoston 2024 at Boston University April 26-28 2024. The in-person conference will feature two stages of speakers and panelists, technology specific workshops, networking events, and a hackathon.

ETHBoston is an opportunity to support, grow, and foster the development of the web3 ecosystem. The conference will build awareness among, and directly impact, developers, industry experts, advisers, investors, students, and companies who are creating the next generation of infrastructure and applications that will power the decentralized web.

Discounted early bird tickets available until March 31st!

Click here to get tickets

Corporate Member News

Algorand Foundation has appointed Marc Vanlerberghe as Chief Marketing Officer.

Vanlerbergh, a former Android executive and advisor to blockchain, AI, and other future-tech startups will lead global marketing efforts and help grow the Algorand developer community.  

Read the announcement

Must-Read

Blockchain technology is not just future potential; it's being harnessed NOW (Wendi Dritz Carver via LinkedIn)

A fantastic post sharing how major companies are already harnessing blockchain across multiple verticals. Sources cited in the first comment. Share this one with your blockchain-skeptical friends and colleagues.

Massive Bitcoin ETF Growth Will 'Continue for Years', Says Bitwise CIO (Decrypt)

"Even amid monstrous ETF demand, experts say institutional investment in Bitcoin has barely even begun."

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Wants Validators to Be More Decentralized (Decrypt)

"Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin wants to improve decentralization on the Ethereum network by modifying its penalty system."

Ethereum and L2s on track to beat Bitcoin for active addresses (Blockworks)

"Ethereum mainnet is slowly losing active addresses but its growing web of layer-2s are more than making up for it."

What are smart contract wallets? (Cointelegraph) 

"Smart contract wallets are self-executing, scripted agreements that automatically enforce the terms of the agreement, providing users with more power and security than traditional wallets."