Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Can blockchain really democratise finance in Europe or will regulation slow innovation to a crawl? In this SiGMA Central Europe fireside chat in Rome, journalist Giampiero Moncada sits down with Hon. Marcello Coppo, Member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, to explore how Italy and the EU are approaching blockchain, fintech and digital assets.

From Bitcoin and stablecoins to CBDCs and the digital euro, Coppo explains why regulation must be proportionate, how MiCA shapes national law, and why education and storytelling are key to helping citizens and politicians understand the future of money.

Video chapters:
00:06 – Introduction
01:20 – Bitcoin novel explained
03:17 – Impact on daily life
03:40 – New value transfer
04:49 – Bitcoin vs stablecoins vs CBDCs
05:20 – Italian tax and legal stance
06:18 – EU framework and MiCA
09:01 – AML and strict rules
11:32 – Proportionate regulation
13:42 – Educating parliament
16:03 – How to start with crypto
16:41 – Blockchain and democratisation

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