The Blockchain and cryptocurrency space has never really radiated strongly from any one country in Europe, barring perhaps Switzerland with its progressive cryptocurrency valley, Zug.
But the Swiss have always marched to their beat and been rather happy to remains neutral and passive.
In the east, there is Japan and South Korea pushing the boundaries of Blockchain and crypto adoption and use; the United States is starting to come around with individual states pushing their forward-thinking agendas - such as Wyoming.
Even in Africa, countries like South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and a few big hitters on the continent are starting to break new grounds in this technological space. As is Australia with its firm, but fair, rules and regulations.
However, Europe remains faceless in terms of one nation grabbing the baton and running ahead. Many would be looking to significant countries such as the UK, Germany, and of course France.
With regards to France, the only blockchain and cryptocurrency news that has come out of her is from the anti-establishment ‘yellow vest’ protesters, and tobacco shops where Bitcoin can be bought, but other than these token appearances, not much is being done in France to push the boundaries.
The Paris Blockchain Week
This perception is about to be tested as the capital, Paris, embarks on the Paris Blockchain Week Summit on Tuesday, 16 April.
These sorts of conferences and summits are springing up more and more frequently, but this will be one of the bigger ones for Paris, and France. It will go a long way in determining, on a larger scale, the real interest of this burgeoning ecosystem in the country.
But the Swiss have always marched to their beat and been rather happy to remains neutral and passive.
In the east, there is Japan and South Korea pushing the boundaries of Blockchain and crypto adoption and use; the United States is starting to come around with individual states pushing their forward-thinking agendas - such as Wyoming.
Even in Africa, countries like South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and a few big hitters on the continent are starting to break new grounds in this technological space. As is Australia with its firm, but fair, rules and regulations.
However, Europe remains faceless in terms of one nation grabbing the baton and running ahead. Many would be looking to significant countries such as the UK, Germany, and of course France.
With regards to France, the only blockchain and cryptocurrency news that has come out of her is from the anti-establishment ‘yellow vest’ protesters, and tobacco shops where Bitcoin can be bought, but other than these token appearances, not much is being done in France to push the boundaries.
The Paris Blockchain Week
This perception is about to be tested as the capital, Paris, embarks on the Paris Blockchain Week Summit on Tuesday, 16 April.
These sorts of conferences and summits are springing up more and more frequently, but this will be one of the bigger ones for Paris, and France. It will go a long way in determining, on a larger scale, the real interest of this burgeoning ecosystem in the country.