While Maggie continues her maternity leave journey, this week’s newsletter is from Pyth CEO, Mike Cahill.

What does it mean to go all in on something?

For me, that meant walking away from a job I loved at Jump Trading – a place with some of the brightest minds and most determined people I’d ever known – to build something that didn’t exist yet.

But here’s the crazy part: FTX had just collapsed, the markets were crashing down, and the burgeoning crypto ecosystem looked like it was never going to recover.

In this moment, while the blockchain naysayers were dancing on SBF’s grave, it became clearer than ever how much of the “DeFi” that existed up until that point was just smoke and mirrors – opaque systems piggybacking off of concepts like permissionlessness, transparency, access, and a commitment to meritocracy.

I believed that this was the defining moment for the future of finance. If something could come out of FTX’s implosion, it was not going to be the death of DeFi; it was going to be the start of something new:

The foundation for a universal price layer that could be accessed by anyone, anywhere.

So I doubled down on Pyth. Today, the network powers over 100 blockchains and supports over $1 trillion in traded volume.

But to me, it’s never just been about the numbers – it’s about building a financial system that works for everyone who wants to be part of it.

Our goal is simple: bring the price of everything, everywhere, on-chain.

If you don’t have access to accurate pricing, you don’t have access to fair markets. That’s the core problem Pyth is intent on solving.

By aggregating first-party data from the most trusted institutions in the world and making it available to anyone, anywhere, instantly, Pyth is setting the stage for a new global financial system. When everyone sees the same prices, everyone gets the same opportunities.

That’s what fairness actually looks like.

This space won’t evolve unless we make it inclusive by design.

Too many financial systems – old and new – are still gatekept by the same types of people. That has to change.

We need more women building protocols, more diverse perspectives driving innovation, and more people stepping into leadership roles across both DeFi and TradFi.

The future of finance isn’t just about technology – it’s about what we do with that technology and who has access to it.

Communities like SheFi are a huge part of that.

You’re showing everyone what’s possible when all different types of people are given the space, tools, and encouragement to go all in on DeFi. You’re shaping the next generation of leaders – and proving that financial freedom isn’t just something that belongs to an elite few.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign, then this is it: committing fully to Pyth changed my life. It gave me purpose and clarity. And I believe the next chapter of DeFi – of global finance – needs your voice in it.

Now is the time to go all in.

So… What’s the Use Case? 🤔 

Pyth Network is a platform that brings real-time, reliable financial data – like stock, crypto, and currency prices – onto blockchains. It helps apps in the crypto space, especially in areas like trading and lending, get accurate price information when they need it.

What makes Pyth different is that it gets its data straight from trusted sources like major exchanges, rather than relying on middlemen.

The network is fast, widely used, and works across many blockchains. Developers can pull in data on-demand, and Pyth also offers tools for things like generating randomness and tracking past prices. With hundreds of projects and millions of updates happening daily, Pyth is becoming a key part of the growing Web3 economy.

At its core, Pyth helps connect traditional finance with the blockchain world by making high-quality data easy to access and use in new, decentralized ways.

Pyth is inclusive. Pyth is accessible. Pyth is a proud SheFi partner. 💫 

Where to Follow Pyth 💜

With data like this, you have to stay up to date.

Here’s where you need to be following Pyth:

• Twitter

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

• TikTok

• YouTube

Their videos will educate, entertain, and keep you in the loop when it comes to market prices.

@pyth_network

Exactly why Pyth is rewriting the market data economy #Pyth #financialmarkets #crypto #DeFi #web3

Maggie on the Big Screen 🎥 

We were also delighted to have SheFi founder, Maggie Love, featured in one of Pyth’s studio videos.

She talks about the importance of our collaboration, and why women in Web3 need access to price data like this.

Check out everything she has to say in the clip below!

Want to Get More Technical? 📊 

At SheFi, we don’t just talk the talk – we walk the walk.

So don’t just read about Pyth. Use it.

The Pyth Insights Hub delivers transparency over the network status and performance, and maximizes productivity while integrating.

You can check out the dev docs, price feeds, and publishers contributing to Pyth Network.

And remember: Pyth Network is governed by its native token, PYTH, which is used for staking, governance decisions, and incentivizing data providers. Each member of Season 13 was allocated some PYTH!

Get onchain with SheFi, and access a truly global financial market with Pyth.

Season 14 Sponsors Announced! 🍵 

With Pyth’s wonderful Season 13 partnership in the books, that brings us to Season 14.

And we just announced our first batch of sponsors.

🍵 Matcha.
🌈 Decentraland.
🕛 Midnight.

Up first, your morning latte during SheFi class just got greener. 🍵 

We're partnering with Matcha, a powerful onchain DEX aggregator built by 0x.

Swap over 20 million tokens across 130+ DEXes and 14 chains, now including Solana.

Next, hold onto your hats. 👒 

Our second Season 14 sponsor is none other than Decentraland, a community-driven virtual world where you can connect, explore, and create. 👗 

Take virtual experiences to the next level.

Finally, Midnight is our last sponsor of batch one for Season 14.

An innovative new blockchain empowering ground-breaking apps that safeguard sensitive commercial and personal data.

Built for DeFi, identity & healthcare. Testnet is live.

These brands are taking a huge step to support the onboarding of thousands of women into Web3. Check out the full announcement here.

Stay tuned for upcoming updates of even more companies we're partnering with this season.

When we combine forces, our impact is even stronger.

Secure Your Mother’s Day Merch 🧢 

You have only until 5/25 to claim your limited edition SheFi Moms merch:

And there are only three ways to secure it.

💫 Sign up yourself to be a paying member of SheFi Season 14
💫 Sign up someone else and pay for their Season 14 membership
💫 Refer your mom (or anyone!) to SheFi as a paying member of Season 14

Once this merch is gone, it’s gone. And this is one of the very few opportunities to get SheFi merch outside of our Summits.

Everyone should be supporting your local moms in crypto. Fill out this special Mother’s Day form to take advantage of this deal. Don’t wait!

SheFi’s Crypto News Roundup 🏇 

While Pyth brings you real-time prices, we’ll bring you real-time news updates. Here are some crypto stories from the past two weeks:

• U.S. and China Slash Tariffs, Markets Surge.  A surprise U.S.-China agreement to significantly reduce tariffs led to a market rally, with the Dow Jones up 2.5%, S&P 500 increasing 3%, and Nasdaq climbing 3.9%.

• Fed Maintains Rates Amid Global Cuts. While other central banks cut interest rates, the Federal Reserve held steady, citing strong U.S. economic fundamentals.

• Bitcoin Rises Above 100K. Bitcoin peaked at 110K over the past week until falling back down to around 103K. This is still up by 20K since April 17.

• Arizona and New Hampshire Enact Pro-Crypto Legislation. US States Arizona and New Hampshire passed laws allowing state involvement with cryptocurrencies, including holding reserves and investing a portion of public funds in digital assets.

• OpenAI and FDA Collaborate on Drug Evaluation. OpenAI is in discussions with the FDA to explore the use of AI in drug evaluation processes, aiming to enhance efficiency and accuracy in medical assessments.

• AI Tool Outperforms Doctors on Medical Licensing Exams. A clinical AI tool demonstrated remarkable accuracy on all three parts of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam, surpassing most human doctors and showcasing AI's potential in healthcare.

👉️ Share your wins so we can celebrate them 👈️

SheFi & Crypto Events 🌎

Going to ETHCC, Token2049 or Devcon? Join our Global Events Telegram Chat: https://t.me/shefisummit

SheFi events:

• 6/16 Berlin: SheFi X Berlin Blockchain Week: RSVP here

Other events:

• 5/16 Virtual: Yield Farming Roundtable - Season 4 WrapUp and Evaluation: RSVP here

• 5/18 Taipei: 她 Ta Zhi Dao IRL - Let's Meet Up!: RSVP here

• 5/20-22 London: Avalanche Summit London: RSVP here

• 5/22 San Diego: 5th Annual Global Pizza Party: RSVP here

• 5/22 Delhi: Surprise Bitcoin Pizza Day: RSVP here

• 5/22 San Francisco: Bitcoin Pizza Art Night: RSVP here

• 6/1 Mexico: JUP in CDMX: RSVP here

• 6/5 Lisbon: WoW Gala Lisboa: SheFi members get 30% off

• 6/7 Lisbon: Hot Art Summer: RSVP here

• 6/16 Berlin: DappCon VC Day 2025: RSVP here

• 6/25 Washington: 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit: RSVP here

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