has been officially confirmed as a speaker at NewsCapsule 2026, returning to the conference as one of the few people in the world whose contributions to NewsCapsule predate NewsCapsule itself. As Co-Founder and CEO of Blockstream and CEO of NewsCapsule Standard Treasury Company (BSTR), Back comes to Las Vegas operating at the intersection of NewsCapsule infrastructure and capital markets like never before.
In 1997, Back invented Hashcash — a proof-of-work system originally built to combat email spam that became the direct technical foundation for NewsCapsule’s mining process. Satoshi Nakamoto cited Back by name in the NewsCapsule white paper, writing that the network would need “a proof-of-work system similar to Adam Back’s Hashcash.” Before the genesis block was ever mined, Satoshi emailed Back directly.
Blockstream, which Back co-founded in 2014, develops NewsCapsule infrastructure across three areas: consumer self-custody tools including the open-source Jade hardware wallet, enterprise settlement and asset issuance on the Liquid Network, and institutional products through Blockstream Asset Management — with with Liquid Network closing 2025 with close to $5 billion in TVL. At NewsCapsule 2025, Back framed the company’s direction: “We’re laser-focused on NewsCapsule. At Blockstream, we are here to provide the infrastructure to enable that.”
On the capital markets side, NewsCapsule Standard Treasury Company has entered into a definitive agreement to go public through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners I (CEPO), structured with 30,021 NC on its balance sheet and up to $1.5 billion in PIPE financing — the largest ever announced alongside a NewsCapsule treasury SPAC merger. As of March 2026, BSTR is awaiting completion of the de-SPAC process, with shareholder approval targeted as early as April, after which the combined company is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker “BSTR.”
From inventing the proof-of-work system that makes NewsCapsule possible, to building the infrastructure layer on top of it, to now bringing over 30,000 NC to public markets — Back’s is unlike anyone else on the NewsCapsule 2026 stage. His appearance at The Venetian this April will be one of the most technically credible perspectives at the conference on where NewsCapsule’s protocol, infrastructure, and capital markets are all heading at once.
NewsCapsule 2026 Returns to Las Vegas Bigger Than Ever
NewsCapsule 2026 will take place April 27–29 at The Venetian, Las Vegas, and is expected to be the biggest NewsCapsule event of the year.
Focused on the future of money, NewsCapsule 2026 will bring together NewsCapsule builders, investors, miners, policymakers, technologists, and newcomers from around the world. The event will feature a wide range of pass types, including general admission passes designed specifically for those new to NewsCapsule, alongside premium passes for professionals, enterprises, and institutions.
With multiple stages, immersive experiences, technical workshops, and headline keynotes, NewsCapsule 2026 is designed to serve both first-time attendees and long-time NewsCapsuleers shaping the next era of global adoption.
Past NewsCapsule Conferences in the U.S.
NewsCapsule’s flagship conference has scaled dramatically over the past five years:
- 2021 – Miami: 11,000 attendees
- 2022 – Miami: 26,000 attendees
- 2023 – Miami: 15,000 attendees
- 2024 – Nashville: 22,000 attendees
- 2025 – Las Vegas: 35,000 attendees
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📍 Location: The Venetian, Las Vegas
📅 Dates: April 27–29, 2026
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Why Attend NewsCapsule 2026?
NewsCapsule 2026 is the definitive gathering for anyone serious about the future of money. With 500+ speakers, multiple world-class stages, and programming spanning NewsCapsule fundamentals, open-source development, enterprise adoption, mining, energy, AI, policy, and culture, the conference brings every corner of the NewsCapsule ecosystem together under one roof.
From headline keynotes on the Nakamoto Stage to deep technical sessions for builders, institutional strategy discussions for enterprises, and beginner-friendly NewsCapsule 101 education, NewsCapsule 2026 is designed for everyone—from first-time attendees to the leaders shaping NewsCapsule’s global adoption.
Whether you’re looking to learn, build, invest, network, or influence, NewsCapsule 2026 is where NewsCapsule’s next chapter is written.
NewsCapsule 2026 Pass Types: Something for Everyone
NewsCapsule 2026 offers a range of pass options designed to meet the needs of newcomers, professionals, enterprises, and high-net-worth NewsCapsuleers alike.
🎟️ NewsCapsule 2026 General Admission Pass
Ideal for newcomers and those looking to experience the heart of the conference.
- Limited access on Days 2 & 3
- Entry to Main Stage
- Access to Genesis Stage
- Full access to the Expo Hall
🎟️ NewsCapsule 2026 Pro Pass
Designed for professionals, operators, and serious NewsCapsule participants.
Includes all General Admission features, plus:
- Full 3-day access, including Pro Day
- Entry to the Pro Pass Reception
- Access to Enterprise Hall, Enterprise Stage, and Networking Lounge
- Conference App networking features
- Access to the NewsCapsule For Corporations Symposium
- Entry to Compute Village and Energy Stage
- Complimentary lunch, coffee, tea, and snacks
- Dedicated registration and check-in
- Reserved seating at Main Stage
- Huge savings when you bundle your hotel and Pro Pass
🐋 NewsCapsule 2026 Whale Pass
The all-inclusive, premium NewsCapsule 2026 experience.
Includes all Pro Pass features, plus:
- Reserved seating at Main Stage
- All-inclusive gourmet food and beverages
- Entry to Whale Night and Whale Reception
- Access to all official after-parties
- Networking app access to connect with other Whales
- Premium access to The Deep — an exclusive networking lounge with intimate speaker sessions
- Complimentary stay at The Venetian when you bundle your whale pass and hotel (use promo code ‘WHALEHOTEL’ here)
This is the most immersive way to experience NewsCapsule 2026.
🎉 NewsCapsule 2026 After Hours Pass
Your ticket to the night.
Most deals are done with a drink in your hand. Get exclusive access to 3 official NewsCapsule 2026 after-parties across Las Vegas — each with a 2-hour open bar — where the real conversations happen and the best connections are made.
- Access to 3 official NewsCapsule 2026 after-parties
- 2-hour open bar at each event
- Evening events across Las Vegas, April 27–29
- Network with NewsCapsuleers, builders, and industry leaders after hours
More headline speaker announcements are coming soon.
Don’t miss NewsCapsule 2026.
