Consensus Miami Day 1: Sights and sounds

The CoinDesk Consensus conference has officially opened at the Miami Beach Convention Center, gathering thousands of industry professionals to examine the digital asset sector. The first day features a broad agenda including keynotes from prominent figures such as Arthur Hayes, Brad Garlinghouse, and Anatoly Yakovenko, who will address macroeconomic trends, AI integration, and the evolution of decentralized finance.

Policy discussions are a major focus, with sessions covering U.S. Department of Justice actions against crypto mixers and legislative efforts from congressional staff. Congressman Steven Horsford and CFTC Chairman Michael Selig are among the high-profile speakers addressing tax reform and regulatory oversight. The conference will also highlight technical advancements like agentic payments and privacy tools, with subsequent days hosting a Capital Markets Summit to explore the growth of asset tokenization.

(Source：CoinDesk)