Spring is flashing by, even though it just got here. Lots of blue skies, white clouds, green trees, and new growth. Same in the Web3 / blockchain scene, too! (Minus the trees.)
From NY AI, er, Tech Week to NFT.NYC to Permissionless, June is busy! Check out the blockchain-related events below. Gentle reminder: this is not a complete list of everything going on, #DYOR tiger.
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EVENTS
NY TECH WEEK JUN 2 - 8
This should really be called NY AI week. A gazillion AI tech meetups. Which is fine, but if you want to stay focused on blockchain, here’s BABS’ hot tip for sussing out the Web3 meetups:
1. Go to this link
2. Type in “blockchain” in the filter box to the right. It will pop up a lovely short list.
3. Then go back and type in “web3”, rinse and repeat.
MON JUN 2
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce at PubKey
Dang Pubkey, way to reel in the VIP DC suits! BABS has been following Commissioner Peirce for a couple of years, its nice to see her have a moment in the sun after toiling in Gensler’s shadow for so long. And, I just found out her name is pronounced “Purse”. (Shows you how much cable news I watch.)
INFO AND REGISTRATION
Crypto Mondays (No meetup June 2)
Free 🎁
Two flavors: First Mondays - Crypto Monday Wall Street Edition often includes a fireside chat with a guest. All the other Mondays are mix-and-mingle events.
TUE JUN 3 - Blocks & Bonds: A Web3 Breakfast - #NYTechWeek
9:00am – 11:00am
TUE JUN 3 - AI & Web3 Startup Demo Day - #NYTechWeek
Free 🎁
INFO AND REGISTRATION
WED JUN 4 - Blockchain Data Dinner & Drinks w/Allium - #NYTechWeek
6:30 PM
Free 🎁
Nice, inclusive vibe: “Whether you're building, designing, leading, or just curious about the intersection of decentralized finance and data science, we'd love to see you there :)”
INFO and REGISTRATION
WED JUN 4 Techstars Web3 Demo Day #NYTechWeek
Free 🎁
1:00pm – 3:00pm
WED JUN 4 DeFi-ing Tradition: Web3 Muni Bonds #NYTechWeek
4:30pm
THU JUN 5 The Protocol Party: Web3 Meets AI #NYTechWeek
4:00pm – 7:00pm
THU JUN 5 - KYOVEST: Blockchain, AI and Comedy
Free 🎁
Hosted at a local comedy club and part of NY Tech week, this session explores how AI is extending creativity into comedy while spotlighting where human ingenuity still leads. Comedy Battle: A live showdown between an AI and stand-up comedian and crypto girlie Macy Kwok.
INFO AND REGISTRATION
SAT JUNE 7 - DeFi Blockchain- The Catalyst for the Future of finance #NYTechWeek
Free 🎁
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Location: PACE Front Yard, New York City
INFO and REGISTRATION
THU JUNE 19 - AI/ML for Planetary Ecological Coordination
A Conversation on Regenerative Technology
Free and ONLINE 🎁
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM AM Location: Online
INFO and REGISTRATION
THU JUN 19 - NYC Blockchain Network - Third Thursdays
Free 🎁
NOTE: 🚨 This event is NOT held at Yara Lounge anymore, ever. It’s usually held at The Hugh.
INFO and REGISTRATION
Organizer: NYC Blockchain Network
DO YOU HACK??
SUN JUN 22 - MON JUN 23 - Permissionless Hackathon 2025, Brooklyn
Free 🎁 (but you have to apply)
36 hours. Meals, endless caffeine and snacks. Expect great things.
INFO and REGISTRATION
Organizer: Blockworks, Cracked Labs and a whole bunch of sponsors.
MON JUN 23 - Akash Accelerate 2025 - DePIN!
(Decentralized physical infrastructure networks)
Free 🎁
Put a pin in it! Finally some events focusing on decentralized tech you can touch 👐 (sort of) that solves IRL problems. On June 23rd the Akash core team is taking over 74Wythe in Williamsburg for the second annual summit on the future of decentralized infrastructure.
Time: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM Location: 74Wythe, Williamsburg, Brookly
INFO and REGISTRATION
Organizer: Akash
MON JUN 23 - Decentralized Futures - exploring the future of story, art, play and design. Columbia Digital Storytelling Lab
Free 🎁
This one is looks so good BABS will cut short the after-hours mingling on the rooftop bar at the Akash event. 👏👏👏 From the event: Through conversation, provocation, and performative exchange, we’ll examine how blockchain, generative AI, and participatory frameworks can both challenge and expand traditional models of cultural production.
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Lincoln Center complex 💅
INFO and REGISTRATION
Organizer: Columbia DSL in collaboration with Solana Foundation
MON JUN 23 CryptoMondays Kicks off Permissionless & NFT Week
Free 🎁
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Sugar Mouse, NYC
INFO and REGISTRATION
TUE JUN 24 - Pioneer Connect: Permissionless IV | NYC Rooftop Mixer
Free 🎁
A high-energy rooftop gathering uniting Web3 founders, builders, investors, and KOLs during Permissionless week in NYC.
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Bella Union Rooftop Bar, NYC
INFO and REGISTRATION
FRI JUN 27 - Special Event: A Talk with Human Rights Foundation & Leopoldo Lopez
PubKey has partnered with HRF on Freedom Tech, the best Web3 series in town.
Join us for an inspiring night exploring the intersection of human rights and decentralized finance with Leopoldo López. López founded the Voluntad Popular party and served as mayor of Chacao in Caracas. In 2014, he was imprisoned for leading peaceful protests against the Maduro regime, before seeking asylum at the Spanish embassy. Leopoldo has been a vocal advocate for the role open-source technology plays in helping Venezuelans resist authoritarian control.
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, PubKey, NYC
INFO and REGISTRATION
BABS (was not much) out on the town in May 🌃
Upon finishing the Crypto Skeptics Guide to Stablecoins ebook, Kala took some downtime to start researching the idea of a stablecoin (or coins) for women’s financial empowerment.
Suit Show: Update from DC
Stablecoins in the Spotlight
As mentioned, stablecoins are having a moment. Mostly because of pending legislation.
To summarize the basics:
Both bills seek to integrate stablecoins into the U.S. financial system securely. The STABLE Act prioritizes stringent federal control to mitigate risks, potentially limiting the entry of new players.
In contrast, the GENIUS Act offers a more flexible approach, aiming to foster innovation while maintaining essential safeguards. Dual state and federal oversight and allows for a broader pool of possible entrants from the state and federal level.
Industry watchers expect action on stablecoins legislation by summer 2025. This shift shows that policymakers now recognize stablecoins are here to stay and that they will play a major role in the future of money.
Need to brush up on your stablecoin basics? Know someone who hates crypto but needs to know about stablecoins? (yeah we all do).
Check out The Crypto-skeptic Guide to Stablecoins.
Touch grass (or veggies), humans
A section for non-screen things to do, because BABS needs to recharge offline too.
New York Public Library is sponsoring a Summer Reading Program - FOR ADULTS.
I’m so happy.
Yoga classes in Central Park start again on April 5! Inspiring views remind you why you live here.
See you in July! 🌞😅
Enjoy all the events this month!
About BABS
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