The Middle East is an area of particular interest to the financial world. Not just because there is a ton of oil concentrated in this part of the world, but also because these countries have a direct influence on the USD value. As a result, Bitcoin growth in the Middle East is attracting attention and there are also a few places where the virtual currency is being accepted.
Bitcoin Wednesday Hosting Exciting Lineup On September 2nd
All over the world, there are regular Bitcoin Meetups. Attending such an event is a great opportunity to have discussions about virtual currencies with like-minded people, as well as getting to know other Bitcoin enthusiasts. Lately, Bitcoin Wednesday in Amsterdam is firing on all cylinders, as their upcoming event, features some very prominent speakers.
Bitcoin Wednesday – Colored Coins, Bitcoin XT, Jeremy Pitt & More!
Bitcoin enthusiasts living in or near the city of Amsterdam in The Netherlands will have heard of the Bitcoin Wednesday concept by now. Every first Wednesday of the month, a large group of Bitcoin enthusiasts get together for dinner and drinks, after which they move to a specific location to attend some interesting talks and presentations.
Bitcoin Association Northern Ireland To Hold First Monthly Meetup Soon
Northern Ireland is an interesting region to keep an eye on in terms of Bitcoin and digital currency adoption. Not only does Northern Ireland have its very own Bitcoin Foundation chapter – a non-profit called Bitcoin Association Northern Ireland – but, they are also planning to host their very first event in the near future.
Bitcoin Association Northern Ireland
Spreading the word on Bitcoin and blockchain technology in a country such as Northern Ireland has been in the making for quite some time. One could even go as far as saying that Northern Ireland is the “odd one out” as far as the United Kingdom is concerned. But, that doesn’t make its inhabitants less proud of what they do and how they may appear to be different from the rest of the UK.
Unity in Crypto Community Vietnam
Recently, Bitcoin Saigon announced the creation of Ho-Chi-Minh City’s first Bitcoin meetup group. This is an initiative from the Bitcoin community that aims to gather and unite digital currency enthusiasts in Vietnam.
The purpose of the creation of this group is to discuss Bitcoin and crypto related topics, and build Vietnam’s first official Bitcoin community. This initiative is supported by Dominik Weil and Diana Ngo.
Mr. Weil is one of the co-founders of Bitcoin Frankfurt. This is the official Bitcoin community in Germany. He will also offer his experience and knowledge to the young Vietnamese startup Bitcoin Vietnam Co. Ltd. and to the Bitcoin community. This startup, Bitcoin Vietnam Co. Ltd., is Vietnam’s first and leading Bitcoin exchange broker.
Belgian Bitcoin Association – Great First Impression
The Belgian Bitcoin Association or BBA, is an organisation which saw the light of day in November of 2013. This organisation is also legally registered with the Belgian government. Now who are on the board of directors of the BBA?
The so called board of directors consists of six people.
1. The first one is Thomas Spaas. He is a lawyer specialising in Belgian and International taxation and has a passion for Bitcoin. Mr Spaas focuses on the regulatory aspects of Bitcoin in general and on providing legal support to the association and its members.