Regulatory Heavyweights Take Center Stage at
World's Largest Crypto Event to Shape the Future of
Policy
AUSTIN,
Texas, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In less than
four weeks, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will take the stage in
Austin, TX, at Consensus 2024, the
world's largest, longest-running, and most influential gathering
that brings together all sides of the crypto and Web3
community. As an environmental lawyer, scion of a Democratic
political dynasty, and now maverick presidential candidate, Kennedy
will explain his support for cryptocurrency and
self-custody.
"I'm looking forward to speaking later this month at Consensus
2024. I am determined to keep America the world leader in
blockchain innovation," Kennedy said. "We can't allow hostile
regulators to drive this technology abroad."
Mr. Kennedy has been a vocal supporter
of cryptocurrencies, highlighting their potential
to help the middle class and protect transactional freedom to
Americans. He has recently proposed putting the entire U.S. budget
on the blockchain to enable every American to access and scrutinize
budget items around the clock. His stance on
cryptocurrencies has positioned him as a distinctive
and forward-thinking voice in crypto.
Other influential U.S. policy leaders speaking at Consensus 2024
include:
- Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron
Wyden (D-OR)
- Under Secretary of the Treasury Brian
Nelson
- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi,
(D-IL)
- Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
- CFTC Commissioner Summer
Mersinger
- House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN)
- SEC Commissioner Hester M.
Peirce
Over 15,000 attendees from 100+ countries, 6,800 companies, 850+
investors, and 750+ media representatives are expected to attend
this year's event. Consensus offers a wide range of stages for
every audience, each with its own focus. The Money Reimagined Stage
hosts discussions on the future of finance, while Protocol Village
is a hub for developers and investors exploring blockchain tech.
The Gen C Stage delves into NFTs, Web3, and AI, and the Startup
Village showcases innovative young companies. The Community Stage
highlights crypto's diverse voices. The Town Square is
where attendees converge for interactive discussions and
announcements. The Gallery hosts an immersive art experience
presented by Foundry and Helium Mobile.
For the first time, CoinDesk has partnered with Karate Combat,
the world's premier full-contact striking league and the first
sport to be governed and gamified by a token, to offer an exclusive
experience. Attendees will witness high-energy karate matches
featuring prominent figures from the crypto world,
including influencers Nic Carter and
David Hoffman from Bankless,
alongside Billy McFarland, the
entrepreneur notorious for his involvement in the Fyre Festival
scandal. As the only crypto-native sports league, it
only fits for the event to be hosted at the world's marquee
crypto and web3 event. Register today
https://go.coindesk.com/44r2YmW
About Consensus: The iconic crypto and
blockchain event of the year since 2015, Consensus has gathered all
sides of the crypto industry as it has grown from a
clique of visionary founders to encompass every aspect of
mainstream society. Consensus is the only event showcasing and
celebrating all sides of the blockchain industry - payments, NFTs,
Web3, DeFi, regulation, investing, and the Metaverse -
and their wide-reaching effect on commerce, culture, and
communities. Consensus invites developers, creators, policymakers,
executives, and academics from various projects to come together
for the most influential event of the year. Consensus is curated
and produced by CoinDesk.
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