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SEC to Host Policy Roundtable with DeFi Builders
DeFi Policy | June 5, 2025
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SEC Invites DeFi Builders and Experts to Discuss Future Policy
On June 9, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is hosting a policy roundtable titled “DeFi and the American Spirit” to have an open and structured policy dialogue with decentralized finance developers, innovators, and legal experts alongside SEC legal and regulatory voices. The roundtable is part of the SEC's Crypto Task Force's ongoing series of crypto asset regulation events.
See: DeFi Technologies Begins Nasdaq Trading in Global Expansion
These gatherings are not 'hearings', nor are they 'policy announcements' but rather conversations with people who have actually built defi systems, in fact many who have publicly challenged the SEC's approach. It’s a live forum where ideas about risk, innovation, and policy design can be tested in real time. So in that way, it's a rare and important event for DeFi in the U.S. and fintechs watching from other jurisdictions like Canada.
Speakers Set the Tone
The speaker lineup is a mix of founders, researchers, lawyers, and advocates who all have somewhat different views on how DeFi should work and be handled from a regulatory and practical perspective.
Erik Voorhees, founder of ShapeShift (and now Venice AI) is known for arguing that decentralized tools and open-source software should not be regulated like traditional financial intermediaries. His participation ensures that the case for user autonomy and protocol neutrality will be represented without compromise.
Michael Mosier, former acting director of FinCEN who founded Arktouros is focused on financial crime and compliance. He's likely to advocate for more robust frameworks for identifying illegal flows through permissionless systems. He'll ensure that AML and systemic risk questions are part of the core conversation.
See: Takeaways from the SEC’s Crypto Custody Roundtable
Rebecca Rettig, general counsel at Jito Labs and formerly with Polygon, brings first-hand experience in understanding protocol development and legal structure, and is well positioned to bring up solutions that don’t rely on full centralization, such as voluntary disclosures or protocol guardrails.
Kevin Werbach, a professor at Wharton, has spent years studying how decentralized systems intersect with regulation. He tends to advocate for layered frameworks that separate software, governance, and commercial activity to provide a way to regulate outcomes without halting innovation.
There are several other panelists including Jill Gunter (Espresso Systems), Peter Van Valkenburgh (Coin Center), Omid Malekan (Columbia Business School), Gabe Shapiro (MetaLeX), and others who will no doubt have ample to contribute in helping the SEC understand as well as framing the policy of decentralized systems.
It’s a great cross-section of people trying to answer the same question from different angles: how should decentralized finance be understood and governed?
What Might Emerge From the Discussion
Here are some core questions that may come up during the discussions:
See: UK Publishes Draft Rules for Crypto Regulation
- Whether front-end operators or governance token holders can be held responsible for protocol-level activity
- Whether full KYC/AML is even feasible in trustless systems, or whether alternative risk controls could satisfy regulatory goals
- Whether decentralized protocols should have a path to safe harbour status if they meet transparency or auditability benchmarks
- How to separate expressive code from financial intermediation in a way that holds up in court
At the end of the day, the SEC should be commended for their willingness to engage with key foundational questions in effort to both understand at a deeper level, as well as inform future policy making. Leaps and bounds better than regulate by enforcement under the SEC's ex-Chair, Gary Gensler and a commission that would rather assume that every DeFi project is either a rug-pull or disguised as a securities platform.
Implications for Canadian Fintech
If the roundtable opens the door to more flexible or fit-for-purpose regulation, Canadian regulators will face growing calls to follow suit. It also offers Canadian founders a window into how U.S. regulators are thinking, what they are worried about, what they may be willing to tolerate, and where they are open to compromise. It's clear proof that the SEC is finally recognizing that DeFi isn't going away and that series policy design needs inputs from the people building it.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Strategy Buys More BTC as Canadian Crypto ETFs Grow
Bitcoin | May 27, 2025
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Strategy Acquires 4,020 New Bitcoin as Canadian Crypto ETFs Gain Strength
On May 26, 2025 via press release, billionaire Michael Saylor's company, now rebranded as Strategy, announced the acquisition of an additional 4,020 Bitcoins between May 19 and May 25 for the total price of approx $427.1 million, showing growing corporate and institutional demand and confidence in digital assets.
See: National Bank Doubling Down on MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Boom
This latest purchase brings Strategy's total bitcoin holdings to 580,250 BTC, bought at an average price of $69,979 per coin, and aligns with recent federal policy shifts, including the U.S. governments 2025 creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
BTC vs Strategy Performance Comparison
According to Portfolioslab where you can compare returns, Strategy's stock (formerly MSTR) has outperformed Bitcoin over the past year, with a 1 year return of +119.31% versus Bitcoin's +59.13%. However, Bitcoin maintains a higher 10-year annualized return at 84.59% compared to Strategy’s 35.83%. Strategy’s higher volatility and risk metrics reflect its leveraged exposure to Bitcoin.
As of May 27, 2025, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index stands at 74 (Greed), indicating positive investor sentiment and the potential for price corrections if optimism overheats.
AI and Enterprise Innovation
On May 7, 2025, at Strategy World 2025, the company introduced several new AI and data tools aimed at helping businesses manage and use their data more effectively. These included Strategy Mosaic™, which helps companies organize and control data across different platforms like Tableau and Google Sheets, and Auto 2.0, a faster, more intelligent AI engine built to handle both structured and unstructured data through chat-like conversations.
See: What Bitcoin Pizza Day 2025 Still Teaches Us 15 Years Later
Strategy also launched Strategy One Standard Edition, a version of its platform for smaller organizations that want advanced analytics without a large IT setup. Chief Technology Officer Ponna Arumugam said their new AI system is built to learn, adapt, and scale as businesses grow. Full press release here, with livestream access on YouTube.
Canadian Crypto ETFs on the Rise
At the same time, Canadian crypto ETFs are gaining momentum with investors who are seeking regulated exposure to crypto, given global volatility and policy shifts. Canadian-listed ETFs continue to expand, led by the Purpose Bitcoin ETF (BTCC) with C$993.5 million in AUM and the Fidelity Advantage Bitcoin ETF (FBTC) with C$1.257 billion. Investors benefit from secure, regulated access to cryptocurrencies without needing to manage private wallets.
| ETF Name | Ticker | AUM (CAD) | Management Fee | Notes |
| Purpose Bitcoin ETF | BTCC | C$993.5M | 1.5% | First physically settled BTC ETF |
| CI Galaxy Bitcoin ETF | BTCX.B | C$781.9M | 0.4% | Low-fee Bitcoin exposure |
| Fidelity Advantage Bitcoin ETF | FBTC | C$1.257B | 0.4% | Cost-effective BTC ETF |
| 3iQ CoinShares Bitcoin ETF | BTCQ | C$361.6M | 1.0% | BTC price tracking exposure |
| CI Galaxy Ethereum ETF | ETHX.B | C$461.9M | 0.4% | Ethereum exposure |
| Evolve Bitcoin ETF | EBIT | C$254.5M | 0.75% | Uses CME Bitcoin Reference Rate |
| Purpose Ether ETF | ETHH | C$130.7M | 1.0% | Physically settled ETH ETF |
| Purpose Bitcoin Yield ETF | BTCY | C$126.5M | 1.1% | Covered call strategy for BTC |
| Evolve Cryptocurrencies ETF | ETC | C$61.35M | 0.75% | Mixed BTC and ETH exposure |
| 3iQ Ether Staking ETF | ETHQ | C$49.6M | 1.0% | ETH price and staking exposure |
See: GENIUS Act Advances as Bitcoin Hits Record High
Outlook
Strategy's latest addition to it's deepening BTC position, and the growth of Canadian crypto ETFs highlight the fact that crypto is constantly becoming more institutionalized. Canada’s proactive regulatory stance continues to make it a hub for compliant crypto investment products.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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What Bitcoin Pizza Day 2025 Still Teaches Us 15 Years Later
Bitcoin Pizza Day | May 23, 2025
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May 22 is a Symbol of Real-world impact, Adoption, and Belief in DeFi Systems
From a $41 Pizza Order to a $1.1 Billion Milestone. On May 22, 2010, a Florida-based programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa John's pizzas. At the time, the two pizzas were worth about $41. Fast forward 15 years later, and that transaction stands as one of the most iconic moments in crypto history.
It was the first time a digital currency went from concept to a real business commerce transaction. That moment laid the groundwork and fuelled 15 years of decentralized innovation. It showed the world what happens when a community network agrees on value (or something that's valuable), not just in code, but in practice.
See: Bitcoin’s 10 Commandments: Insights from Satoshi’s Emails
Since that time, the price of Bitcoin has continued to increase in value significantly.
Adoption tells the story
WordPress began accepting BTC in 2012. Expedia and Overstock followed in 2014.
In 2014, the same 10,000 BTC would have been worth about $2.3 million.
In 2020, MicroStrategy (now Strategy), led the corporate charge by pioneering the acquisition of BTC as a reserve asset, buying 21,454 bitcoins in August 2020.
By 2021, El Salvador had gone a step further, declaring Bitcoin legal tender. Tesla made headlines in 2021 with a $1.5 billion investment. By then, that value climbed to $91 million.
Between 2023 and 2024, major players like Stripe, PayPal , and Visa built crypto integration directly into their payment platforms.
In 2024, Fidelity , BlackRock and a total of 11 issuers entered the space with Bitcoin ETFs and custodial offerings.
And in 2025, the market value of those two pizzas is at over $1.1 billion.
Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day!
Every year, crypto communities celebrate May 22 as a symbol of decentralized resilience. Pizza giveaways, digital art drops, and grassroots meetups from Barcelona to Bangkok to Toronto. But remember, the largest lesson isn't about the increase in price or value.
See: GENIUS Act Advances as Bitcoin Hits Record High
It's about believing in possibilities and building outside the institution, the margins. Bitcoin Pizza Day is digital moment that that reminds us that a financial revolution can begin with a single offer or transaction. Sometimes, that's all it takes. Two pizzas are enough to change the world. Do you believe?
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Ethereum Targets $1 Trillion in Security Upgrades
Crypto Security | May 16, 2025
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Ethereum Launches $1 Trillion Security Push to Protect Global On-Chain Assets
On May 14, 2025, the Ethereum Foundation anounced a $1 Trillion Dollar Security (1TS) Initiative, a long term project to strengthen the security of the entire Ethereum ecosystem to support a future where trillions of dollars in value could move on-chain. The reality is that security isn't just a technical issue. It is the single biggest barrier to mainstream adoption of Web3, and Ethereum knows it.
See: Fintechs Face Rising SaaS Security Risks, JPMorgan CISO
Today, Ethereum is responsible for more than 50 percent of all total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance platforms, already securing over $400 billion in on-chain assets. However a rise of exploits and protocol breaches unveil how fragile Ethereum's infrastructure actually is so the 1TS project aims to reinforce it.
How Big Is the Security Problem?
In 2024, hackers stole over $1.8 billion across crypto platforms with Ethereum-based DeFi applications accounting for more than half of the total losses. Despite improvements in protocol security, new vulnerabilities continue to be exploited at scale, such as:
- $290 million at PlayDapp lost after attackers exploited access controls to mint unauthorized tokens
- $97 million stolen at Muchables by a rogue developer through a smart contract backdoor
- $80 million at Orbit Chain was drained from an Ethereum bridge used for cross-chain transfers
- $55 million at Radiant Capital was lost through an access control flaw in Ethereum-based lending contracts
Notably the above figures don't include the growing number of targeted phishing campaigns, wallet drainers, and socially engineered scams that increasingly use AI to impersonate trusted actors and to slay 'pig butchering'. Collectively, these exploits show that Ethereum's security environment still has a way to go. For many prospective users and certainly institutions, the constant threat of permanent asset loss is a significant barrier to adoption and long term trust.
Goals and Leadership of 1TS
1. Map the risk. The Ethereum Foundation is conducting a full-stack vulnerability analysis, including risks in wallets, smart contract tooling, L2 infrastructure, consensus layer code, and even DNS and internet infrastructure.
2. Fund what matters. 1TS will identify the highest priority attack surfaces and fund long term solutions. These could include upgrades to client software, fuzz testing, formal verification, or developer tooling that requires and enforces safer default settings.
See: Spot Ethereum ETFs Debut in the U.S. (Without Staking)
3. Communicate clearly. The final goal is to make Ethereum’s security infrastructure easier to understand, and to establish transparent benchmarks and metrics that will allow users, enterprises, and governments to compare the safety of Ethereum’s ecosystem to other financial systems.
The 1TS initiative is being led by Fredrik Svantes, Ethereum Protocol Security Lead, and Josh Stark, part of the Ethereum Foundation’s core leadership. They are joined by several other well known people from the security ecosystem, all bringing deep experience in incident response, smart contract audits, and secure protocol design.
What to Get Involved?
The Ethereum Foundation is opening the initiative to input from the community. Anyone can share suggestions, flag concerns, or apply to collaborate by completing this form or to discuss, reach out to the team directly by email at trilliondollarsecurity@ethereum.org.
Outlook
If Ethereum wants to be the financial base layer for billions of people, it needs a security model at least as robust as global banking systems. The Trillion Dollar Security Initiative is welcomed and necessary to get to the next step. It is about showing regulators, institutions, and the public that Ethereum and all the companies and transactions that feed off of the ecosystem can scale safely.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Will Crypto Lobbying Tokens Change Political Fundraising?
Crypto | April 28, 2025
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Trump's Meme Coin Dinner Contest Raises Questions About Crypto's Role in Political Fundraising
Never a dull moment. Last week, Trump announced a special dinner with the President for the top 220 token holders (see gamified leaderboard) of his $TRUMP meme coin. The event is scheduled to take place May 22, 2025 at the at Trump National Golf Club near Washington, D.C.
See: Memecoins, Regulation, and the SEC’s Changing Strategy
Following the news the token surged more than 50% in value, however the presidential self-promotion has triggered more ethical concerns including calls for impeachment by U.S. Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff who warns that selling access to a sitting president via a crypto contest could constitute 'an impeachable offense'.
Beyond Traditional Donations
Historically, political donations are highly regulated with disclosure rules, donation caps, and transparency requirements but Trump's meme coin crypto model offers anyone who buys his $TRUMP token and holds it during the contest (no political donation required), can get access to a sitting president without any sort of formal tracking or financial reporting.
The Federal Election Commission regulates official campaign fundraising but crypto tokens tied to personal brands or unofficial committees fall outside of their oversight.
The contest fuelled interpretation rumours that a minimum of $300,000 would be required to get on the list, however Trump's meme coin social team clarified on x.com that anyone could join the dinner if they are one of the top 220 token holders. As of April 28, the 220th on the leaderboard is holding about 898 tokens or a value of approx 13k USD. Participants in the contest must register their rankings which are based on time weighted holdings for the duration of the contest period.
See: Trump’s Launch Meme Coins Sparking Crypto Frenzy
The $TRUMP team also clarified that insider held tokens will remain locked for an additional 90 days to avoid concerns of a rug pull where early holders dump tokens after promotional events.
Ethics Storm and Impeachment Threats
Offering personal access to a sitting president in exchange to boost their personal token value has alarmed lawmakers. As reported by Decrypto, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Adam Schiff have called for a federal ethics investigation. Senator Jon Ossoff went further, suggesting that the arrangement could justify impeachment if it is found that Trump broke the rules of how public officials and sitting presidents are supposed to behave.
Why It Matters
President Trump is sidestepping rules of how politicians are meant to act, and at the same time, cryptocurrencies are enabling politicians to raise money directly with fewer rules.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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BIS on Embedding Regulation Inside Smart Contracts
DeFi | April 24, 2025
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Embedding Regulation in Smart Contracts Helps But Real World Accountability Still Needed
In April 2025, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) published a new report called 'Cryptocurrencies and decentralised finance: functions and financial stability implications' that could impact how regulators approach decentralized finance (DeFi). For the first time, the BIS explores the idea that smart contracts could help enforce certain regulatory rules within the code itself. To be clear, the BIS doesn't say that smart contract algorithms will replace oversight but it suggests that certain protections like disclosure requirements or prohibiting (or limiting) risk transactions could be built directly into the code.
See: Innovative Approaches to Smarter Regulation
At the same time, the BIS makes it clear that code alone is not enough. Behind every protocol is a developer, a team, or a group of people in-real-life (IRL) that makes decisions when designing or maintaining the system. These people often manage access, risk settings and upgrades. The BIS is saying that if DeFi is going to be safe and trusted then regulators must consider both the smart contract system and the people who develop and influence it.
Can Regulation Be Embedded Directly in Smart Contracts?
Self-executing smart contracts are at the heart of DeFi. They allow users to lend, borrow, trade, and stake assets without relying on intermediaries like a centralized financial institution. Once a smart contract is deployed to the blockchain, it executes transactions exactly as coded, without exceptions. This fact makes them potentially powerful tools for embedding and enforcing basic safeguards to protect stakeholders that interact with these contracts like investors.
The BIS seems to support this concept (BIS Paper No. 156, page 22):
“Regulation could then be embedded in smart contracts to make sure that rules were met. Examples… include ensuring that smart contracts were executed in line with the status of the ledger, that the disclosure of information took place or that ‘best execution’ requirements have been met.”
See: Stablecoin Payments Have Wings – Are You Ready?
What this means is that if a smart contract fails to meet a preset condition, such as price fairness or a collateral threshold requirement, it could automatically trigger a manual review. This would reduce the need for full manual checks on all transactions, and the smart contracts could require public disclosures are met before transactions were allowed. These types of technical safeguards would run automatically and help reduce fraud, bias, or delay. But the BIS says, automation has limits.
Someone Still Interprets Rules and Writes Code
The BIS highlights that smart contracts do not govern themselves. That is, behind every DeFi protocol is a group of developers (tech/business/legal/investor or otherwise) that decides how the code will work, who can update it, and affect the direction it takes.
BIS quotes on Page 21:
“It would be useful to analyse the entities (and persons) exerting de facto control of a DeFi protocol…”
See: BIS and Bank of Canada Launch BIS Toronto Innovation Centre
In many DeFi systems, the people involved are often anonymous or semi-anonymous, yet they can often have administrative access or governance power. Given the high stakes in such a financial system, it raises serious questions about accountability. Who is on the hook when problems arise?
Why It Matters for Canada
Canada has a strong, innovative, and growing DeFi community with many projects being launched and experimented with. These project teams often create complex and secure smart contracts but may lack a clear acc0untability structure so users can face real risks. The BIS's report outlines two layers of protection related to governance.
1. The first is technical. Smart contracts could/should enforce baseline rules around transparency, fairness, and market integrity, without human intervention.
2. The second is organizational. Developers and governance teams must be identifiable, transparent, and where appropriate, regulated. That could mean setting minimum standards, requiring disclosures, or creating a new legal category for protocol operators.
The HM Treasury in the United Kingdom released a paper in February 2023 titled "Future financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets" that discusses various options for bringing DeFi activities into the regulatory perimeter - section 11.6:
See: DeFi Technologies Eyes Nasdaq Listing and Global Expansion
"One option for regulating DeFi is to define a set of DeFi-specific activities – e.g. 'establishing or operating a protocol' – as regulated activities under the RAO (or DAR). The persons carrying out those activities would then require authorisation, and the FCA could design a bespoke regime around these regulated activities."
Outlook
The BIS report covers a range of updated views on cryptocurrency topics, as adoption continues to grow globally. The BIS is looking for a path that DeFi can grow (not advocating to centralize or shut it down) but with guardrails to protect users and the financial system. Smarter regulation is where 'code and community' can collaborate with a novel system pushing boundaries.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Join EasyA x Consensus Hackathon in Toronto | May 14–16 🚀
Consensus | April 16, 2025
Calling All Builders, Creators & Big Thinkers! Pitch. Build. Win. Get Spotted.
We’re excited to share an incredible opportunity for NCFA members and the fintech community! EasyA, one of the fastest-growing UK-based EdTech apps, is teaming up with Consensus to host an awesome hackathon + pitch competition from May 14–16 in Toronto.
5 Top Reasons to Join the EasyA Consensus Toronto Hackathon
1. Millions in prize money is up for grabs💰
2. No coding experience needed as great ideas, presentation skills, and hustle are just as valuable
3. Network with VCs, founders, and tech leaders
See: Win Free Tickets to Consensus 2025! NCFA Pitch the Future Contest
4. Free ticket(s) to Consensus 2025 (yes, where Kevin O'Leary and other unicorn founders will speak)
5. Past participants have been backed by Y Combinator, a16z etc
Whether you’re a student, founder, creative, or fintech aficionado, this is your opportunity to connect and build the next big thing. Don’t miss out check out the highlight video from the last one!
👉 Register by April 27 to Get Guaranteed Access here
Want to join a team? Contact NCFA and let us know you want to participate (info@ncfacanada.org)
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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