Consensus Miami Day 2: Real-time coverage and highlights from on the ground

A notable development has hit the crypto markets. 5 minutes ago · 2:56 PMStephen AlpherShare Share this post Copy link X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook EmailDay two of Consensus Miami 2026 (CoinDesk)It's day two of Consensus Miami 2026. Among those appearing on the Mainstage on Wednesday morning are Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Kevin O'Leary and Coinbase's Paul Grewal.

At noon on the East Coast, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson will deliver a keynote address. In the afternoon, Eric Trump will take the stage alongside Hut 8 CEO Asher Ganoot as HUT shares soar on Wednesday following the company's $9.

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8 billion Beacon Point AI data center lease. Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor will deliver his own keynote later in the afternoon.

The session will be closely followed after Saylor disclosed on Tuesday evening that the company would consider selling some of its vast bitcoin holdings to help fund dividends on its preferred stock.

Crypto markets are watching this development closely as investors weigh its potential impact on prices.