
Ivan Castano Freeman
Ivan Castano is a seasoned financial journalist and editor who has written for top financial publications such as Bloomberg, Forbes and Nasdaq. He has worked and lived in New York, London, Madrid and Mexico City.
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Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan to Sponsor Consensus Miami 2026
On April 29, 2026, CoinDesk reported on the significant presence of Wall Street institutions at Consensus Miami, scheduled for May 5–7. Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan are notable first-time sponsors, reflecting the growing integration of traditional finance with digital assets.
2 months ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Ivan Castano Freeman

Consensus 2026 to Explore the Future of Agentic Commerce and Blockchain Payments
At Consensus 2026, taking place from May 5 to 7, over 15,000 industry leaders will discuss the rise of agentic commerce, where AI agents autonomously transact within financial systems. CoinDesk highlights emerging protocols like x402 and MPP that aim to streamline these new payment processes.
2 months ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Ivan Castano Freeman