Slovenia to Host First Bitcoin Central and Eastern Europe Conference

Slovenia to Host First Bitcoin Central and Eastern Europe Conference

Digital currency fans from across the globe will be heading to Slovenia next month for the Bitcoin Central and Eastern Europe Conference. Taking place on 11th and 12th September, the event is being organised by GreCom and its primary sponsor is GoCoin, which helps merchants accept payment in bitcoin and other digital currencies. According to GreCom managing director Gregor Knafelc, the aim of the conference is to "showcase the success stories of businesses and cover legal aspects of the bitcoin business models". "We will discuss new trends and business models and of course have fun too. We....


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