The cryptocurrency and blockchain community is gearing up for two major events: Consensus Hong Kong and ETHDenver. Consensus Hong Kong, hosted by CoinDesk, has kicked off with a sold-out debut, featuring industry leaders and a keynote by Paul Chan, the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong. The event highlights include discussions on Bitcoin's role in finance, stablecoins, and the intersection of traditional finance and crypto. Meanwhile, ETHDenver, described as the world's largest and longest-running blockchain-powered BUIDLathon, is set to take place from February 21st to 28th, attracting over 25,000 innovators from more than 125 countries. ETHDenver will feature a variety of events including hackathons, workshops, and networking opportunities, with significant prizes and investment opportunities available for participants.