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Founder’s Message: Everything ‘crypto’ worth knowing from the week

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: Join our first roundtable on Spaces (hosted on X)

  • 🚀 FEATURE: George Bordianu, Co-founder and CEO of Balance

  • 🥳 Major event in Toronto: Don’t miss the Futurist Conference August 13-14

  • 🇨🇦 3iQ: North America's First Solana ETP

  • 🔬 Consensys: SEC Drops ETH Investigation

  • 🖥️ Standard Chartered: Building a Bitcoin Trading Desk

  • 🇺🇸 Winklevoss: $2M Bitcoin Donation to Trump

  • 🔔 Reminder: Join Blockchain North’s first roundtable on Spaces (hosted on X)

  • 👷‍♂️ Jobs alert: Exciting new gigs at Newton + Blockchain Futurist Conference

  • 📅 Events: Load up your summer calendar now

FEATURE: Co-founder and CEO of Balance: Why building robust local infrastructure is crucial for retaining assets in Canada

George shares their journey towards incorporating a Trust charter in Alberta, detailing the challenges and achievements. He also highlights Balance's path to SOC 2 Type 2 certification, emphasizing the importance of security and compliance. Learn how Balance leverages the trusted infrastructure used by major Canadian banks for digital asset custody. Discover why building robust local infrastructure is crucial for retaining assets in Canada. Finally, George shares his vision for the future of the crypto market over the next decade.

3iQ Seeks to Deliver North America’s First Solana ETP

Canadian investment company 3iQ announced that they have submitted a preliminary prospectus for The Solana Fund (QSOL), which would be the first Solana exchange-traded product to be listed in North America.

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Consensys says SEC is Ending Investigation into Whether ETH is a Security

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly ceased efforts to classify Ether as a security asset. Consensys posted a tweet to X indicating that they had been notified by the Enforcement Division of the SEC that it was closing its investigation into Ethereum 2.0.

Global banking giant Standard Chartered is launching a spot trading desk for Bitcoin and Ether, positioning itself as one of the first major banks to offer direct spot Bitcoin trading services.

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Winklevoss twins donate $2 million in Bitcoin to Trump campaign

Cryptocurrency billionaires the Winklevoss twins announced that they are donating $1 million worth of bitcoin each to support Donald Trump, who has recently embraced cryptocurrencies on his 2024 campaign trail.

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EVENT HIGHLIGHT: Blockchain Futurist Conference; August 13-14 in Toronto, Canada

  • Speakers and Experts: Over 100 world-class speakers, industry experts, and thought-leaders discussing blockchain technology, NFTs, Metaverse, DeFi, Cryptocurrency, DAOs, and more.

  • Sessions and Panels: More than 60 sessions, panels, workshops, and roundtables from innovative companies.

  • Networking Opportunities: Connect face-to-face with leading companies exhibiting throughout the venue.

  • Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities available to gain exposure and drive results.

  • NFT Gallery: Featuring an NFT Gallery for the 3rd year, showcasing the latest in Non-Fungible Tokens with immersive technology.

  • Evening Events: All passes include access to evening networking events, including The Official Day 1 Networking Party and Cabana Closing Party.

  • Media Partner: Blockchain North is an official media partner with an epic broadcast area for interviews and a roaming camera crew.

  • Ticket Giveaway: Stay tuned to our socials for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the event, valued at over $1200!

JOIN US: Set a reminder for June 27; 12:00-1:00 PM EST on X Spaces

Join us on June 27 from 12:00-1:00 PM EST on X Spaces for a captivating discussion with top experts in crypto, AI, and tech! Hosted by Flo & Bobby from Blockchain North, and special guests Marc Lijour (@marclijour), Sam Drissi (@sam_drissi), and Rime Salmi (@rime_salmi), this online event promises fun, authentic, and thought-provoking conversations. Don’t miss out—tune in for insights on the latest industry trends and news!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Your next big opportunity awaits!

Diagram—venture studio that builds companies in Web3, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, and Climatetech—is hiring an analyst on the Crypto / AI team to help launch new ventures. The position is remote.

Emerald is seeking an Account Executive to support their Blockchain Futurist Conference, the largest and most high-profile blockchain & cryptocurrency event in Canada (and launching soon in the U.S.)

Binance—the leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider whose suite of financial products includes the world’s largest digital-asset exchange—is hiring for Project Research and Due Diligence in Vancouver.

Chainlink Labs—the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web—is hiring a Smart Contract, Solidity Engineer.

Noble—bringing real-world assets into the digital realm, focusing on security and cross-chain functionality—is hiring software + Rust engineers.

The role reports to our team’s Venture Creation Senior Principal. This person will work directly with Diagram Partners, potential founders and expert advisors to lead the ideation, evaluation, and de-risking of new ideas specifically in Crypto & AI. The Associate / Sr. Associate will play a key role in turning ideas into companies, and shaping Diagram’s Crypto & AI portfolio.

Want your job posted here? Get in touch!

CONFERENCES AND EVENTS IN CANADA: 2024

Alberta:

Ottawa:

Beyond Blockchain: Driving Digital Markets: June 26; 4:00 PM-7:00 PM

Toronto:

Canada Crypto Week: August 11-17
Blockchain Futurist Conference: August 13-14
ETHToronto: August 13-14
Elevate: October 1-3

Montreal: 

Forum Incyber (FIC): October 29-30

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