The Benefits of Blockchain in Government and the Public SectorEuropean Blockchain Convention2026-09-22 | The Benefits of Blockchain in Government and the Public SectorWhy Gold and Bitcoin Might Work Better TogetherEuropean Blockchain Convention2025-05-05 | 🎙️ "We always kind of put them against each other—Bitcoin versus gold. We think actually Bitcoin and gold perform brilliantly together."
Adrian Fritz (21Shares) shares why combining gold and Bitcoin in a single product unlocks strong performance—and explains why many investors still misread liquidity by confusing primary and secondary markets.Crypto’s Next Frontier: Structured Products and Collateral InnovationEuropean Blockchain Convention2025-04-29 | 🎙️ "Crypto’s now a multi-trillion dollar asset class."
Piers Ridyard (Radix) explores how the rise of crypto collateral and lower lending costs are paving the way for a new generation of structured financial products.Why Bitcoin is the New Gold, According to Frank HolmesEuropean Blockchain Convention2025-04-25 | 🎙️ "When you have high revenue per employee, it allows you to have more flexibility to deal with the volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum."
Frank Holmes (HIVE Digital Technologies LTD) discusses how digital transformation started with airline miles and how it connects to the value of Bitcoin—drawing parallels to gold and the devaluation of traditional money.Why You’ll Use Stablecoins Without Even NoticingEuropean Blockchain Convention2025-04-24 | 🎙️ "In five years time, we will be paying with stablecoins without realizing that we are paying with stablecoins."
Gosia Williamson (Bank of England) explains the hidden shift in payments, the evolving role of central banks, and how infrastructure like RTGS renewal is key to making stablecoins seamless.The Paradox of Bitcoin ETFs: Risk Management and LeverageEuropean Blockchain Convention2025-04-16 | 🎙️ "The adoption is coming. It's just the reality of crypto is it wants to work on a week by week basis. The reality of ETFs is they work on a year over year basis."
Matthew Hougan (Bitwise), Adrian Fritz (21Shares), Elliot Johnson (Evolve ETFs), and Duncan Moir (abrdn) unpack the paradox of Bitcoin ETFs—how they bring liquidity, manage risk, and still introduce leverage.Why MiCA Means Licensing—and 36 Sustainability IndicatorsEuropean Blockchain Convention2025-04-16 | 🎙️ "One of the requirements of MiCA is that every crypto asset needs to have sustainability indicators."
Juan Ignacio Ibañez (DLT Science) breaks down why MiCA is more than just licensing—revealing the depth of its sustainability demands, including 36 indicators covering everything from energy use to e-waste.Why Crypto Can’t Escape Regulation, According to Bitpanda’s CEOEuropean Blockchain Convention2025-04-16 | "When money is involved, politicians won’t let you do what crypto was."
Eric Demuth (Bitpanda) explains why the industry is moving into a regulated banking environment—and how blockchain and stablecoins are gradually replacing legacy financial infrastructure.Regulatory First: Raiffeisen Bank’s Approach to MiCA and Digital AssetsEuropean Blockchain Convention2025-04-15 | "We don't play in the gray zone. We're not the ones that move fast and break things."
Vid Hribar (Raiffeisen Bank International) explains why waiting for regulatory clarity—and embracing MiCA despite some concerns—is the right path forward for traditional institutions.Insights From the Frontier of RWAs and DeFiEuropean Blockchain Convention2025-04-14 | "What if something goes wrong and we're seen as the first people who blindly accepted it?"
Dr. Avtar Sehra (Libre Capital) unpacks the regulatory inertia behind token adoption—and why legal clarity is just as critical as technological innovation to get regulators on board.Frank Holmes on Bitcoin’s Power: No CEO, No Funding, Just NetworkEuropean Blockchain Convention2025-04-11 | Welcome to the most influential Blockchain event in EuropeEBC 11 | Trailer Video | Barcelona, 16-17 October, 2025European Blockchain Convention2025-04-07 | A new edition of the most influential blockchain event in Europe is coming!
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Matthew Hougan (Bitwise), Duncan Moir (ex Abrdn, 21Shares), Elliot Johnson (Evolve ETFs) and Adrian Fritz (21Shares) break down why Asia’s leading, what’s changed, and where crypto ETFs go next.Digital Assets Forum Insights - Anthony ScaramucciEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-12-17 | We had the chance to interview Anthony Scaramucci about his experience at the first Digital Assets Forum. He shared what he valued most and why this event is so important for anyone in the digital assets space.Interview with Zoltan Vardai, Breaking News Reporter at Cointelegraph | EBC10European Blockchain Convention2024-10-31 | Zoltan Vardai, Breaking News Reporter at Cointelegraph | European Blockchain Convention
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comInterview with Victoria Gago, Co-founder of EBC | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-28 | Interview with Victoria Gago, Co-founder of EBC | European Blockchain Convention
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comInterview with Piers Ridyard, CEO at RDX Works | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-28 | Interview with Piers Ridyard, CEO at RDX Works | European Blockchain Convention
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Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comInterview with Patrick Hansen, Senior Director, EU Strategy & Policy at Circle | EBC10European Blockchain Convention2024-10-28 | Interview with Patrick Hansen, Senior Director, EU Strategy & Policy at Circle | European Blockchain Convention
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comInterview with Gillian Lynch, Head of Ireland and Europe at Gemini | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-28 | Interview with Gillian Lynch, Head of Ireland and Europe at Gemini | European Blockchain Convention
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comInterview with Barnali Biswal, CIO at Hilbert Capital | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-28 | Interview with Barnali Biswal, CIO at Hilbert Capital | European Blockchain Convention
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comThe State of Bitcoin Scaling Solutions and the Future of Bitcoin | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-28 | Panel: "The State of Bitcoin Scaling Solutions and the Future of Bitcoin" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: David Scheider | BTC-ECHO (Moderator) Jullian Duran | Marathon Digital Holdings Adolfo Contreras | Blockstream Scott Millar | SideSwap Tobias Seidl | STOKR
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comWeb3 Strategies to Foster Customer Loyalty | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-28 | Panel: "Web3 Strategies to Foster Customer Loyalty" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Melina Tag | NOWHERE (Moderator) Clara Carreira Ferraces | TELEFONICA Guillaume Brunet | Orange
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comWhat Are the Promising Verticals for VCs? | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-28 | Panel: "What Are the Promising Verticals for VCs?" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Michelle O'Connor | Association for Women in Cryptocurrency (Moderator) Anton Shakur | Hodl Ventures Rich Bond | BlockHunters Group Sarah Gottwald |Blockchain Founders Group
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comKey Role of Exchanges in the Web3 Ecosystem | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-28 | Keynote: "Key Role of Exchanges in the Web3 Ecosystem" | European Blockchain Convention
Speaker: Vivian Chan | CoinEx
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comRevolutionising Crypto Access: Why Robinhood and Bitstamp Are Betting Big on Crypto’s Future | EBC10European Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Fireside: "Revolutionising Crypto Access: Why Robinhood and Bitstamp Are Betting Big on Crypto’s Future"
Speakers: Raphaël Bloch | The Big Whale (Moderator) JB Graftieaux | Bitstamp Johann Kerbrat | Robinhood
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.com2025 and Beyond: Crypto Asset Opportunities for Institutional Investors | EBC10European Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Panel: "2025 and Beyond: Crypto Asset Opportunities for Institutional Investors" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Iñigo De Diego | ANB Investments (Moderator) Tara Mac Aulay | Pharos Fund Román González | AYG Group
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comMulti-Strategy Digital Asset Investing | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Panel: "Multi-Strategy Digital Asset Investing" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Vladimir Vishnevskiy | Quonota Investments (Moderator) Katy Allen | Cerus Digital Alfonso Delgado | Silver 8 Capital
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comImpact of Transfer of Funds Regulation in EU | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Panel: "Impact of Transfer of Funds Regulation in EU" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Tommaso Astazi | Blockchain for Europe (Moderator) Lana Schwartzman | Notabene Elsa Madrolle | VerifyVASP Kelly Fenech | MK Fintech Partners
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comBlockchain Philanthropy: Leveraging the Chain for Good | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Blockchain Philanthropy: Leveraging the Chain for Good | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Jessica Lloyd | BeInCrypto (Moderator) Mario Stephan | Doctors Without Borders Jasper Driessens | Glo Dollar Griff Green | Giveth Naroa Zurutuza | UNICEF Giga Laetitia Berthet | LAKE
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comInsurance in Web3: Motivations, Use Cases, and the Future | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Keynote: "Insurance in Web3: Motivations, Use Cases, and the Future" | European Blockchain Convention
Speaker: Ben Smith | Chainproof
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comInfrastructure Interoperability and Multi-chain Networks | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Panel: "Infrastructure Interoperability and Multi-chain Networks" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Yves-Michel Leporcher | SkyThread (Moderator) José Manuel Panizo Plaza | European Commission Juan M. Tirado | Pantos / Bitpanda Jenna Peterson | Injective Foundation Helmut Siedl | DMD Diamond Mauricio Trujillo | Dora
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comPrivacy and ZK Technologies | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Panel: "Privacy and ZK Technologies" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Maria Eneva-Olms | Ekolance (Moderator) Jordi Baylina | Polygon Kurt Hemecker | Mina Foundation Anthony Day | Midnight
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comGoing from Individual to Business: Addressing the Fund Management Concerns in New Digital Age | EBCEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Keynote: "Going from Individual to Business: Addressing the Fund Management Concerns in New Digital Age" | European Blockchain Convention
Speaker: Leslie Liu | CipherBC
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comBuilding Infrastructure for Seamless NFT Adoption | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Keynote: "Building Infrastructure for Seamless NFT Adoption" | European Blockchain Convention
Speaker: Alexei Falin | Rarible
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comIs Web3 still in Fashion? | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Panel: "Is Web3 still "in Fashion?"" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Raphaël Bloch | The Big Whale (Moderator) Julien Rosilio | DRESSX Blake Lezenski | Outlier Ventures
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comRethinking Bitcoin: A Fireside Chat on Green Mining and the Path to Sustainability | EBC10European Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Panel: "Rethinking Bitcoin: A Fireside Chat on Green Mining and the Path to Sustainability" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Steffy Barbaglio | Financial Fox (Moderator) Johanna Thornblad | HIVE
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comInheriti®: The future of Digital Inheritance | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | [Keynote] Inheriti®: The future of Digital Inheritance | European Blockchain Convention
Speaker: Jûrgen Schouppe | SafeTech
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comTokenization: Private Markets vs Public Markets | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Panel: "Tokenization: Private Markets vs Public Markets" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Sufian Zaman | Ironlight (Moderator) Solomon Tesfaye | Aptos Labs Harold Duineveld | Archax
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comHow to Set Up a Crypto-focused Investment Fund | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Fireside: "How to Set Up a Crypto-focused Investment Fund" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Harry Lars Ghillemyn | Luxembourg House of Web3 (Moderator) Julie Bourgeois | 6 Monks
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comBuilding Institutional-grade Infrastructure to Meet the Needs of Institutional and Retail InvestorsEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Panel: "Building Institutional-grade Infrastructure to Meet the Needs of Institutional and Retail Investors" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Bernard Nicolay | Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (Moderator) Hans-Juergen Griesbacher | Trever Stephan Lutz | BitMEX
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comThe State of Staking Infrastructure | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Panel: "The State of Staking Infrastructure" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Erwin Voloder | European Blockchain Association (Moderator) Amor Sexton | Blockdaemon Laszlo Szabo | Kiln
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comStartup Battle Final | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Startup Battle Final | European Blockchain Convention
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comA Deep-dive Into Web3 Investing: Trends and Insights for Founders and Investors | EBC10European Blockchain Convention2024-10-25 | Panel: "A Deep-dive Into Web3 Investing: Trends and Insights for Founders and Investors" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Victoria Gago | European Blockchain Convention (Moderator) Marguerite de Tavernost | Cathay Innovation Christopher Heymann | 1kx
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comThree Factors that VCs Consider When Evaluating Web3 Startups | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-24 | Panel: "Three Factors that VCs Consider When Evaluating Web3 Startups" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Anna Tutova | Coinstelegram (Moderator) Carla Puel | LeadBlock Partners Ivan Maltsev | 3x Capital Anne-Maria Salmela | Triton Liquid Fund
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comInterview with Amor Sexton, COO of Blockdaemon | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-24 | Interview with Amor Sexton, COO of Blockdaemon | European Blockchain Convention
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comWhat Is Going on Behind the Scenes – Post MiCA? | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-24 | Panel: "What Is Going on Behind the Scenes – Post MiCA?" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Gabriel Jaccard | The Good Token Society (Moderator) Stéphane Blemus | White & Case Patrick Hansen | Circle Justine Scerri Herrera | MK Fintech Partners Emeka Mgbenu | Sumsub Bianca Guimaraes-Chadwick | NEAR
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comCBDCs: The Elephant in the Room | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-24 | Panel: "CBDCs: The Elephant in the Room" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Hachem Hassan | Danmarks Nationalbank (Moderator) Wayne Hughes | BNP Paribas Daniela Barbosa | Hyperledger Lex Fisun | Global Ledger
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comDigital Securities: Exploring the Benefits of Tokenizing Debt, Equity and Funds | EBC10European Blockchain Convention2024-10-22 | Panel: "Digital Securities: Exploring the Benefits of Tokenizing Debt, Equity and Funds" | European Blockchain Convention
Speakers: Alexandre Kech | GLEIF (Moderator) Andrés Fondevila Marón | BBVA AM John Whelan | Banco Santander Amparo Garcia Flores | Securitize David Creer | GFT Thomas Labenbacher | Assetera
Learn more about European Blockchain Convention: eblockchainconvention.comDeveloping a Blockchain-based Ecosystem | European Blockchain ConventionEuropean Blockchain Convention2024-10-22 | Fireside: "Developing a Blockchain-based Ecosystem to Create Traceable, Real and Permanent Climate Finance Investments" | European Blockchain Convention
Emilie Allaert | Luxembourg Blockchain Lab (Moderator) Daniel Hughes | Radix Eduard Romulus Goean | Therme Group