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86 universities. 650 students. 800+ attendees.
Sponsors including @coinbase, @circle, @galaxyhq, @Gemini, @Polymarket, @ethereum, @solana, and more.
Introducing @MBC_Conference by @college_xyz 🧵
The largest student gathering in blockchain.
Curious how NBA teams are using AI ?
@UBC_Conference 👀
Evan Solomon retweeted
Excited to lecture at University of Texas this month!
Always love educating college students about Bitcoin and tech careers 👏
Come to UBC if you are applying to YC.
Think of the student founder stage as your first unofficial interview...
At @ycombinator, we're excited to fund more crypto startups solving financial needs including AI capital raising, stablecoins, trading, and agents.
Here's our latest crypto request for startups. Our next application deadline is Monday.
The crypto industry is at risk of a talent crisis.
Everyone wants to work in AI. Rightfully so. It's the most transformative tech of our lifetime.
But there are still tons of incredibly talented students who want to build careers in crypto.
The problem is they're underplatformed and underserved.
That's why we founded @college_xyz, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for the next generation of talent.
We raise money from incredible sponsors to fly students from around the world to a two-day conference packed with speakers, booths, side events, a hackathon, research competition, founder demo day, and much more.
Join us at UBC 2026 alongside 800+ students from 100 universities around the world.
If you're a student, we're offering $250 travel subsidies to help cover the cost of attending.
Get your ticket below 👇
Evan Solomon retweeted
We are excited to announce that StrataMedia is now the official distribution partner of the Franklin Crypto Research Competition, put on by @college_xyz and @FranklnTempletn
For more information, join the Kick-Off Town Hall tonight at 8pm EST: luma.com/z1bgn7z8
Franklin Crypto Research Competition @ UBC 2026
Year 3 of the Franklin Crypto ( @FTDA_US ) Research Competition starts tonight. This post explains how the competition works, from now until the live pitch finals at the @UBC_Conference in Austin on November 20.
The Tracks (pick one, pitch one asset)
1. Long: under $250M circulating market cap
2. Long: over $250M circulating market cap
3. Short: over $1B circulating market cap
$10,000 Prize Pool
• $2,500 to the winner of each track
• An extra $2,500 to the top team across all tracks
How It Works
• Teams of 1–4 students. You can compete solo, and each school can enter as many teams as it likes.
• Stage 1: a written investment thesis of up to 5 pages, due Nov 9 at 11:59 PM ET
• Stage 2: the top 3 teams in each track pitch in person at UBC on Nov 20 at UT Austin (5-minute pitch, then 5 minutes of judge Q&A)
Key Dates
• Oct 22: Competition opens + Kick-off Town Hall (8 PM ET)
• Oct 29: Blockworks + Allium tools demo (8 PM ET)
• Nov 9: Written reports due (11:59 PM ET)
• Nov 16: Finalists announced
• Nov 20: Finalist pitch at UBC
• Nov 21: Winners announced
Judges come from @FTDA_US, @Collab_Currency, @Blockworks, @nolimithodl.
Distribution Partner (more announced soon 👀): @StrataMedia_
Sign up for the competition here: luma.com/z1bgn7z8
Full details on the competition: universityblockchain.org/pro…
A friend has an interview at a stablecoin company tomorrow but doesn't know anything about crypto.
What is the best video/article/podcast to send to catch him up?
Year 1 Champion: @carsoncooke_ & co @Fintech_BC
Year 2 Champion: @tharunekambaram & co @ Indiana
Year 3: ❓
Introducing Year 3 of the Franklin Crypto (@FTDA_US) Research Competition! 🏆
How It Works
• Teams of 1–4 students. Compete solo or with a team. No limit on teams per university.
• Stage 1: Submit a written investment thesis (max 5 pages) by Nov 9 at 11:59 PM ET.
• Stage 2: The top 3 teams from each track pitch live at UBC on Nov 20 at UT Austin (5-minute pitch + 5-minute judge Q&A).
The Tracks (choose one track and one asset)
1. Long: Under $250M circulating market cap
2. Long: Over $250M circulating market cap
3. Short: Over $1B circulating market cap
$10,000 Prize Pool 💰
• $2,500 to the winner of each track
• An additional $2,500 to the best overall team
Free access to research tools will be provided by @AlliumLabs and @Blockworks.
The competition officially kicks off this Thursday, October 22, at 8 PM ET.
Register for the competition and kickoff call through the Luma link below!
Evan Solomon retweeted
7 days left to apply for the UBC Student Founder Stage 🎤
→ $10K prize from @USC_VEDA
→ Judged by @nemild, @evanbfish, @n8levine, @henry_harris4
→ Pitch on the main stage
Past UBC alumni built @totalistrading, @payna_co, @SynthesisTrade, @PayWithLocus.
Apply by Oct 25 👇
My fiancée’s father is a physician who’s been using transcription tools for over 20 years. He loves his routine but I convinced him to give @WisprFlow a shot.
Within a week, he’s absolutely obsessed. He keeps sending me screenshots of his WPM. He says the accuracy and functionality are 10x his old provider, while also being cheaper.
He has one request for the @WisprFlow product team:
He'd love the option to see words populate in real time as he speaks, rather than all at once when he finishes.
He explained that physicians sometimes lose their train of thought and like to reread what they've dictated to stay on track.
@tankots — help me show my new in-laws that I have pull 😂
Stand With Crypto @standwithcrypto is looking for 5 college students to lock in for the next 3 weeks.
The Clarity Act didn't pass. The next shot at good crypto policy is electing the right people on Nov 3, and many of SWC's endorsed races are close enough that a few thousand voters can decide them.
What you'd do:
→ Virtual phone banking
→ Door knocking with your state chapter
→ Work directly with SWC's national team
This isn't a lucrative paid gig. It's a shot to work with a team hustling on a 3-week sprint to put the industry in a better place. You'll get out what you put into it.
If you're serious about contributing, DM me and I'll set you up.
Anyone want to sponsor the @UBC_Conference closing party? Found a sick venue but too expensive for us
Evan Solomon retweeted
Tomorrow: @masonlynaugh speaks with @college_xyz and students about the importance of midterm elections for crypto and how to get involved.
Join @masonlynaugh, Executive Director of @StandWithCrypto, for a conversation on the future of crypto policy, the upcoming November elections, and how students can get involved and make their voices heard.
7 PM ET. Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Register: luma.com/yz8gkuo8
Got discounted hotel blocks for UBC 2026 attendees
Check it out and book your stay here: drive.google.com/file/d/1MH9…
UBC 2026 is almost here—Nov 20–21 at UT Austin.
Now’s the moment to lock in your stay. We pulled together a stay guide with standout hotel and Airbnb options, plus several hotels just a 10‑minute walk from campus.
Guide: drive.google.com/file/d/1MH9…
ALT Plan your stay for UBC 2026. College.xyz x University Blockchain Conference, Nov 20-21, Austin TX.
Are you a founder under 25?
Here's your chance to pitch in front of some of the top investors in the game. All while competing for a $10,000 non-dilutive grant from @USC_VEDA.
Open to founders across all stages and sectors.
Apply now:
universityblockchain.org/pro…
20 founders under 25 will take the stage at @UBC_Conference 2026 to pitch in front of top investors from @ycombinator, @PortalVentures, @colosseum, @Collab_Currency, @CastleIslandVC and more.
🏆 One team will walk away with a $10,000 non-dilutive grant from @USC_VEDA.
Open to founders building in crypto, AI, frontier tech, and more.
Apply now 👇