Consensus 2025, a major cryptocurrency and blockchain conference hosted by CoinDesk in Toronto, featured keynotes and panels from prominent figures in the crypto industry from May 15 to 16, 2025. Eric Trump, co-founder of American Bitcoin, delivered multiple speeches emphasizing the strong bond between American Bitcoin and the broader crypto community. He criticized traditional financial institutions, stating that the banking system and SWIFT are flawed and that banks have been punitive toward users. Trump also expressed confidence in the disruptive potential of crypto, suggesting it could challenge established banks like JPMorgan Chase. The event included discussions on stablecoins, with Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov and Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson participating in panels about the future of tokenized dollars and the stablecoin USD1 by World Liberty Financial (WLFI). GoKiteAI's Vice President and Global Head of Business Development and Strategy, Lei Lei, gave keynotes on AI and blockchain infrastructure aimed at mainstream adoption. Other notable participants included representatives from ReadyAI, PiCore, Metis Foundation, and Maple Finance, highlighting the event's focus on Web3, digital asset security, and autonomous agents. The conference drew a large and engaged audience, signaling continued growth and interest in the cryptocurrency sector.