Boston Blockchain Association

Week of September 8, 2025

What's Inside?

Boston Blockchain Week Kicks Off Tuesday!

September Blockchain Events (BBA Discounts): Save 25% on Boston Blockchain Week, ETH Boston, Solana Boston

First Annual Boston Blockchain Walk: Network and Exercise during Boston Blockchain Week
ETH Boston and Solana Boston

BBA University & Corporate Blockchain Series @ Suffolk University

Special Invitation: 10th Anniversary "Crypto on the Hudson" Party

Corporate Member News: FCAT’s Bitcoin Renaissance Report Authors Join the Crypto Brief Podcast

Featured Must-Read: SEC and CFTC Unveil Unified Vision for Crypto Regulation (Sec)

Student Opportunities with Ava Labs and Suffolk x TopContenders

Blockchain Job Openings from The Crypto Recruiters

...and more!

Upcoming Events

Boston Blockchain Week 2025

September 9-11, 2025

Quincy, MA

Join us for Boston Blockchain Week 2025, hosted by QUBIC Labs at Kilroy Square in Quincy, MA. This year's theme, "Where Blockchain Meets AI," focuses on the transformative intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence. The event will feature keynotes, side events, interactive sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Exclusive for BBA Members: Enjoy 25% off tickets with code BBA at registration. Follow us on X @blockchainwk.

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Boston Blockchain Walk

September 10, 2025

Quincy, MA

Join us for the first annual Boston Blockchain Walk on Wednesday, September 10 from 6:00–7:00 PM at Kilroy Square in Quincy, MA. Hosted by Arrington Capital, this community event invites you to stretch your legs and get moving with a vigorous walk through Quincy during Boston Blockchain Week. Connect with fellow blockchain founders, technologists, and investors while enjoying fresh air, conversation, and exercise. Build new relationships, strengthen existing ones, and recharge your body and mind. At the finish line, enjoy ginger shots, vitamin water, and a hydration station sponsored by Arrington Capital.

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ETH Boston & Solana Boston

September 12-13, 2025

Cambridge, MA

Get ready for ETH Boston (Friday, September 12) and Solana Boston (Saturday, September 13), returning this year and closing out Boston Blockchain Week at the MIT Media Lab on Sept 12th and 13th. Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting out, don’t miss the chance to hear from top industry leaders and network with builders, founders, investors, and students. With two stages of content, these conferences will cover a range of exciting topics including stablecoins, crypto x AI, institutional DeFi, security, industry outlooks, and more. These events are organized by The Boston DAO. Use code BBA25OFF for a 25% discount on tickets.

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BBA University & Corporate Blockchain Series @ Suffolk University

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

2:00 - 6:30 PM

Boston, MA

We're excited to announce the fall kick off of our flagship University & Corporate Blockchain Series with a hands-on workshop designed to bridge academia, industry, and emerging talent. Held at Suffolk University, the event features a keynote by Annelise Osborne, Author & Chief Business Officer at Kadena, who will share insights on the future of blockchain and digital assets. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with industry leaders, participate in an interactive workshop, and expand their networks at the closing reception. Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply curious about blockchain, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

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Special Invitation to the BBA Community

10th Anniversary "Crypto on the Hudson" Party

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Knox Farm

Cold Spring, NY

The Knox family is pleased to invite the Boston Blockchain Association community to the 10th Anniversary "Crypto on the Hudson" party. Taking place on Saturday, October 4th, this year’s gathering promises to be an unforgettable day with over 125 registered guests.

Set in Cold Spring, NY, during peak foliage season in the beautiful Lower Hudson Valley, the event will feature entertainment by Astrograss-Country Blue Grass Band, gourmet food, and signature drinks from the Knox Farm. You’ll also have the chance to enjoy a ride in one of the Knox’s classic cars and trucks, adding a touch of nostalgia to the day's festivities.

If you’re arriving by train from Grand Central to Cold Spring, Jim Knox will arrange a car service for the day to pick up passengers at the station. Full details about the car service will be provided before October 4.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues, peers, and friends in the Digital Asset/Blockchain industry, all while enjoying a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

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Corporate Member News

FCAT’s Bitcoin Renaissance Report Authors Join the Crypto Brief Podcast

As an asset, Bitcoin has achieved global recognition and widespread adoption, but as a technology it is often misunderstood. In a new episode of the Crypto Brief podcast, the authors of FCAT’s recent “Bitcoin Renaissance” report, Matt Allen and Jack Blatchford, join hosts Jason Ward and David Shapiro to share their insights. Together they explore the quiet progress of the Bitcoin network, how its utility has expanded, and why developer activity is flourishing in what they call a “Bitcoin Renaissance.” Listen to the episode to hear directly from the authors, then dive deeper with FCAT’s full report for a detailed look at the technologies, upgrades, and developer trends shaping the future of Bitcoin.

Listen to the podcast

Featured Must-Read

SEC and CFTC Unveil Unified Vision for Crypto Regulation (SEC.gov)

In a joint statement issued on September 5, 2025, SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins and CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham announced a groundbreaking collaboration to harmonize regulatory frameworks for digital assets, marking a new chapter in U.S. financial oversight. The statement highlights a coordinated push to streamline data standards, expand trading hours, clarify rules around event and perpetual contracts, and create innovation exemptions for DeFi protocols. Notably, the agencies proposed developing a framework for portfolio margining to reduce capital inefficiencies, signaling an effort to modernize cross-agency compliance and improve liquidity access. This enhanced cooperation aims to eliminate regulatory gray areas that have hindered innovation, and will culminate in a joint SEC-CFTC roundtable on September 29 focused on building a pro-innovation, pro-investor regulatory environment to ensure the U.S. remains a global leader in crypto and blockchain technology.

Click here to read the statement

Attention College Students!

Here are two great upcoming opportunities for students: a summer internship with Ava Labs, plus an AI Startup Design-a-Thon with Suffolk and TopContenders in partnership with the BBA and FintechWomen.

Ava Labs: Summer 2026 Engineering Internship Program – Applications Opening Soon

Ava Labs will soon open applications for its Summer 2026 Engineering Internship Program. Students interested in protocol-level design and engineering are encouraged to follow Ava Labs and connect on LinkedIn to stay updated. Last year, thousands applied within days, so early preparation is recommended.

To get on their early shortlist, drop your name and school on this LinkedIn post.

Suffolk x TopContenders: AI Startup Design-A-Thon Competition

The Suffolk x TopContenders AI Startup Design-A-Thon Competition, in partnership with Boston Blockchain Association and FintechWomen, invites student innovators from universities across Boston to submit a 60-second pitch video on IdeaMentor by September 10, 2025. The pitch should focus on an AI-driven startup idea that addresses a real-world problem or opportunity, such as AI for business solutions, healthcare, sustainability, finance, education, ethics, or automation. Teams will then vote on their favorite pitches, form teams, and work on refining prototypes before presenting at the live pitch event on September 28, 2025, at Suffolk University. Prizes include IP protection, PR services, funding, and mentorship. All current college students from schools like Suffolk, MIT, Tufts, Harvard, and more are eligible to participate. Sign up now at the link below and upload your pitch.

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