ETHCluj Conference Returns to Cluj-Napoca, Romania - Expanding Eastern Europeʼs Builder Ecosystem
Cluj-Napoca, Romania, April 14, 2026
After a successful first edition, ETHCluj returns for its second conference, bringing together Ethereum developers, researchers, founders, and community leaders from across Europe and beyond.
Taking place at Cluj Arena, ETHCluj 2026 builds on the momentum of its 2025 debut, which gathered over 200 attendees - more than 40 of them students, 80 speakers, 90+ sessions, 9 side events, 10 sponsors, 3 institutional partners and 19 ecosystem partners - all delivered by a lean, builder-led team rooted in the local technical community. CLAIM YOUR EXCLUSIVE TICKET : www.app.moongate.id/e/eth-cluj-2026?code=COMMUNITY Community & Ecosystem Support ETHCluj 2026 is supported by a growing network of sponsors and global community partners. The Main Sponsor for this year's event is Akasha Foundation. ETHCluj collaborates with leading Ethereum communities worldwide - some of them are listed here and the list continues to grow.
ETHAucklandETHBelgradeETHBengaluruETHBucharestETHCaliETH Cinco de MayoEthereum Cat HerdersETHDublinETHLagosETHMumbaiETHPragueETHSloveniaETHTokyoETH TbilisiETHWarsawNapulETHPOAPThrilld LabsUrbe.eth Local and regional partners Technical University of Cluj-Napoca Babes-Bolyai University Transilvania IT ClusterCluj StartupsCluj-Napoca Transylvania Angels Network The Municipality of Cluj-NapocaCluj-Napoca Municipal CouncilOpenAlt Romania open-source technology community Together, these collaborations strengthen our global connectivity while rooting meaningful development within Eastern Europe. ETHCluj Community & Conference Built by Builders, for Builders
ETHCluj is a community-led Ethereum initiative based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, focused on technical education, protocol literacy, and sustainable ecosystem growth. Run by developers and ecosystem operators, the initiative prioritizes depth over hype and long-term contribution over short-term visibility. ETHCluj Conference is not a generic crypto event. It is a technical Ethereum-focused conference designed around: Protocol literacyInfrastructure and securityApplied Ethereum developmentLong-term ecosystem growth Conference Tracks – 2026 Edition Content will be structured across six technical tracks: Ethereum Culture & RoadmapAI and EthereumPrivacyUsability & AdoptionSecurityDecentralized Finance DeFi The program features both local and international speakers announced via the official website and social channels, representing infrastructure, research, security, and application-layer innovation within the Ethereum ecosystem. Side Events During ETHCluj Week In addition to the two-day conference, ETHCluj will once again be surrounded by a series of community-driven side events taking place throughout ETHCluj Week in Cluj-Napoca. During the 2025 edition, the ecosystem organized 9 independent side events, including meetups, workshops, informal builder gatherings, and partner-hosted sessions across the city. These events created additional opportunities for deeper technical discussions, project collaboration, and community connection beyond the main conference agenda. For 2026, ETHCluj expects a similar number of side events, organized by ecosystem partners, visiting communities, and local contributors. While the main conference takes place on 13 14 May 2026 at Cluj Arena, the broader ETHCluj Week will extend activities across multiple venues throughout the city. This format allows participants to experience not only the conference itself but also the wider Ethereum community gathering in Cluj-Napoca. Subscrbe to our Events Calender : www.luma.com/ETHCluj Featured Speakers for ETHCluj 2026
ETHCluj 2026 brings together 40+ global industry leaders, including: Paul Dylan-Ennis Polar – Professor at the College of Business, University College Dublin and author of Absolute Essentials of Ethereum. Cheeky-Gorilla – Core contributor to Protocol Guild- a collective fund that supports Ethereum Layer 1 core protocol contributors through long-term, onchain token vesting. Milos Stankovic – Core protocol developer, working for Ethereum Foundation since 2024 and currently part of the Protocol Prototyping team working on Ethereum's upcoming upgrades. Krzysztof Paruch – Mathematician and crypto economist focused on mechanism design, prediction markets, and capital-efficient onchain financial systems. Anastassis Oikonomopoulos Sinkas – Program manager at the ArbitrumDAO OpCo with a background in business administration and economics. Roxana Nasoi – Core Contributor at Logos, leading London chapter, Forbes-featured, Top Privacy Voice 2025 and TEDx speaker on Digital Identity 2020. Alin-Mihai Barbatei – Founder and Principal Security Researcher at Cyba Blockchain Security, with over a decade of cybersecurity expertise spanning Web2 and Web3, securing over $1B in TVL across EVM and Bitcoin L2s. Gavin Birch – Builder focused on privacy infrastructure and governance design, founder of Armada, exploring activity shaping, revenue-gated unlocks, and credible neutrality in Ethereum systems. Gabi Dumitriu – Certified Investigator OSCE Cyber), blockchain expert building tools to combat illicit crypto activity, with experience spanning enterprise blockchain solutions and crypto forensics. Dr. Neville Grech - Experienced white hat hacker in software engineering, security, and program analysis and the lead author of MadMax - a static analysis technique that combines decompiling EVM bytecode with logic-based analysis to automatically find gas-focused vulnerabilities in smart contracts. Owen Healy – One of the most recognized recruiters in blockchain technology, helping build teams behind leading Web3 projects View full lineup : https://www.ethcluj.org/
Cineflicks Launches First Presale Round as It Develops Participation-Based Streaming Platform
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 14, 2026
Cineflicks, a streaming platform in development, has opened its first presale round as part of its broader plan to build a participation-based entertainment ecosystem. The Cineflicks platform is designed to offer users access to movies, shows, and digital content while introducing a structured engagement system within the platform. The model focuses on integrating content consumption with user participation, aiming to create a more interactive entertainment experience.
According to the team, Cineflicks is currently in the beta stage of development. Core features under development include a streaming interface, user profiles, content discovery systems, and reward tracking mechanisms. The platform also includes Web3 wallet integration to support digital asset management and transparent tracking of user activity within the ecosystem.
The announcement comes at a time when global streaming consumption continues to grow, with audiences spending increasing amounts of time on digital entertainment platforms. While streaming services have expanded significantly over the past decade, most platforms continue to operate on a passive consumption model where users access content without participating in the broader platform ecosystem.
Cineflicks is positioning its platform around a model that introduces participation-based engagement, where user activity is integrated into the overall platform experience. The company states that this approach is intended to align user engagement with platform growth while maintaining a familiar streaming interface.
The first presale round marks an early phase of ecosystem participation, with additional stages expected as the platform progresses toward its public rollout. The presale is structured in multiple phases, supporting the gradual expansion of the Cineflicks ecosystem.
The company plans to continue development of the platform alongside expanding its content library, partnerships, and user base in the coming months.
About Cineflicks
Cineflicks is an upcoming digital entertainment platform focused on streaming movies, shows, and web-based content. The platform is being developed to combine content access with user participation, supported by a structured digital ecosystem.
Blockchain Forum 2026: モスクワで4月14日から15日に参加するべきトップ理由
モスクワ, ロシア, 2026年4月10日
2026年4月14日から15日にかけて、モスクワはCIS地域で最大の暗号およびWeb3イベントであるBlockchain Forum 2026を開催します。これまでの数年間で、フォーラムはデジタル資産のリーダー、銀行、投資ファンド、テクノロジー企業が集まり、市場の未来を形作る重要な産業プラットフォームへと進化してきました。 Blockchain Forumは単なる会議ではなく、エコシステムのインフラレベルの会合地点です。ここでは戦略的な議論が行われ、パートナーシップが形成され、デジタル資産業界の方向性を定義するプロジェクトが立ち上げられます。
Stockholm, September 15, 2026 The Agentic Automation in Finance Summit 2026 will take place on 15 September 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden, bringing together senior leaders from across banking, fintech, insurance, and financial services. This marks the 9th European edition of the global series, convening 25+ speakers and around 150 senior decision-makers from the Nordic and wider European financial ecosystem. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, financial institutions are moving beyond isolated pilot projects toward more autonomous, decision-making systems. This shift represents a significant transformation in how organisations operate, manage risk, and engage with customers. The summit will provide a dedicated platform to explore how Agentic AI is being implemented in real-world environments, with a focus on tangible outcomes and scalable approaches. The event is designed as a highly curated, executive-level forum, enabling meaningful dialogue among leaders responsible for shaping AI strategy and execution. Unlike large-scale conferences, the format encourages in-depth discussions, peer exchange, and practical insights rather than high-level theory. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with industry peers facing similar challenges in deploying AI within regulated financial environments. A key focus of the summit will be on bridging the gap between innovation and implementation. While many organisations have invested heavily in AI capabilities, the challenge now lies in integrating these technologies into core business processes in a way that delivers measurable value. The agenda will address how institutions can operationalise AI responsibly, ensuring transparency, governance, and alignment with regulatory expectations. Key themes to be explored include: Transitioning from AI experimentation to autonomous operations and workflows Enabling AI-driven decision-making supported by real-time data and analytics Strengthening fraud detection, risk management, and compliance frameworks through AI Enhancing customer engagement and personalisation using intelligent systems Embedding AI capabilities into core banking, payments, and financial processes The summit will also examine the organisational and cultural shifts required to support this transformation. Topics such as operating models, talent strategies, and cross-functional collaboration will be addressed, recognising that successful AI adoption extends beyond technology alone. By bringing together a focused group of decision-makers, the event aims to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic dialogue on the future of AI in financial services. It provides a timely opportunity for industry leaders to share experiences, learn from peers, and collectively shape the next phase of innovation in the sector. Weblink: www.kinfos.events/ainordics/