Charlie Shrem and Richard Stallman to Speak at Central European Bitcoin Expo
The Central European Bitcoin Expo (CEBE) is setting up to be one of the largest conferences to take place in Central Europe. Taking place in Vienna from May 31 to June 1, the expo will feature notable speakers from within the cryptocurrency space, which will provide insight into technology, international legislation and the future of virtual currency in....
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The Central European Bitcoin Expo organization committee is proud to announce that well-known freedom campaigner Richard Stallman, president of the Free Software Foundation, has agreed to take the floor at the event. The Coin Telegraph has already reported on the conference which will take place in Vienna, Austria from 31 May – 1 June 2014. The Bitcoin conference in the heart of Europe is expected to be the biggest and most interesting event not only introducing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to Central Europe, but featuring experienced speakers known in the region, as well as....
The conference has already many confirmed speakers and Charlie Shrem is another interesting addition. Since the conference is taking place on 31. May–1. June, he will speak via webinar due to his house arrest and the organizers team is happy to have him on board. Shrem was arrested in New York JFK Airport this January for money laundering for Silk Road when he was on his way to speak at the Miami Conference. Now he ́s being held under house arrest. But these circumstances don ́t stop the well-known Bitcoin advocate to fight for the cause. This won ́t be the first time he gave speech via....
The glorious city of Vienna is gearing up to host the first Bitcoin Conference in Central Europe. The Central European Bitcoin Expo (CEBE) 2014 will be held in Austria’s capital from May 31-June 1 at Austria Center Vienna. Visitors to the Expo can expect a wide array of presentations, speeches, exhibitions, and panel discussions on Bitcoin in Europe. Speakers at the conference will cover a vast amount of topics. Dan Held, Director of Product at Block, will be giving a speech on web wallets, as will Jan Møller and Andreas Petersson from Mycelium, before all three hold a panel discussion on....
Dr Richard Stallman is a figure in the digital industry who needs no introduction. Father of the free software movement, his ideas and anti-surveillance advocacy have inspired two generations of disruptive technology fans. A regular special guest at Bitcoin events, Stallman most recently gave a standout speech at the Central European Bitcoin Conference in Vienna, where he spoke on freedom in software giving a timely reminder of the values which underpin Bitcoin's and cryptocurrency's philosophy. Stallman was also present at CEBE 2014, where CoinTelegraph was fortunate enough to have time....
Editor's Note: Charlie Shrem has responded publicly by clarifying that he has not been banned from any conferences. A misreading of events caused by verbiage which CCN profusely apologizes for initially printing. Shrem has responded to CCN inquiries from earlier today and will release a full statement on the happenings soon. CCN wishes Charlie Shrem the best of luck in his 9/22/14 trial, his case has been previously written about here. Charlie Shrem's favorite picture of Charlie Shrem. Embattled former Bitcoin Foundation member Charlie Shrem has faced his share of legal trouble with the....