MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay is stepping down from ConsenSys citing burnout, as long-time crypto figures such as Bitcoin advocate Preston Pysh also pull back from public roles. MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay is stepping down from ConsenSys after more than a decade working on the popular self-custody wallet, citing burnout and a desire to spend more time with his family. In a Thursday post on X, Finlay announced his decision and said that he wishes the MetaMask team “the best,” and believes they “have an amazing road ahead of them.” Finlay has been one of the most visible faces of MetaMask since its early days as a browser extension in the 2010s, helping the wallet grow into a default gateway to Ethereum (ETH) and other Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible networks. Read more
The industry's premier festival will host 20,000 attendees, merging heavy-hitting traditional finance integration with unmatched Miami nightlife. The industry's premier festival will host 20,000 attendees, merging heavy-hitting traditional finance integration with unmatched Miami nightlife. MIAMI, FL, APRIL 23, 2026, Press release – On May 5–7, Consensus Miami – the longest-running and most influential gathering for digital assets – will bring together 20,000 attendees from over 100 countries, including representatives from over 200 Fortune 500 companies. The event also marks the U.S. return of Solana Accelerate, uniting over 3,000 builders, executives, and policymakers. Driven by massive institutional momentum and a highly anticipated return to the U.S., the event is shaping up to be one of the most consequential global gatherings the industry has seen to date. The event serves as ground zero for the convergence of crypto at scale, institutional integration, and agentic commerce. Digital assets are no longer...
Bitcoin reached multi-month highs at $79,000 as bulls regained control and exchange reserves tightened, signaling buyers returning and reduced sell pressure. Bitcoin (BTC) rallied past $79,000 during the New York trading session on Wednesday as buying pressure strengthened. Meanwhile, BTC supply on exchanges continues to drop, reducing sell-pressure, a new analysis said. Key takeaways: Bitcoin price taps $79,000 as onchain data shows signs of returning demand. Read more
Ruben Hallali, a meteorologist, told French media outlet BFMTV the sudden temperature fluctuation recorded at a weather station at the Charles de Gaulle Airport was unlikely to be a natural event. Two Polymarket accounts have attracted suspicion after making $37,000 betting correctly on two unusual temperature readings of a weather station located in a major airport in France. The two weather-focused prediction markets focused on the highest temperature in Paris on April 6 and 15, using the highest temperature recorded at the Charles de Gaulle Airport Station in degrees Celsius, according to Polymarket. French media outlet BFMTV reported on Monday that the temperature suddenly climbed to over 21 degrees Celsius on April 6, before dropping again immediately. The market resolved with the winner taking over $16,000. The winning account is under 30 days old. Read more