Bitcoin 2014 Conference Kicks Off Today

Bitcoin 2014 Conference Kicks Off Today

The highly-anticipated Bitcoin 2014 Conference kicks off today in Amsterdam. Put on by the Bitcoin Foundation, the conference runs from today (the 15th) through May 17th and features of slew activities and presentations that will make any enthusiast giddy. Today's events include an invitation-only International Affiliate Summit, and invitation-only Correspondents Reception, a invitation-only sunset cruise, and a welcome reception spearheaded by Circle Internet Financial's Jeremy Allaire. The event will feature a number of well-known speakers, of which include Blockchain's Nic Cary, Bobby....


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Summary of the Amsterdam Conference

The 2014 Bitcoin Conference took place in Amsterdam organized by the Bitcoin Foundation. I believe it has been the biggest so far…. Everyone was there from the industry as it was the most important conference from all. Even other conference organizers visited the event as well We have been present at the Miami, Berlin, Texas and NYC conference as well and we have to say that this has been the most productive for us as we made 15 interviews and made some video footage as well. Jon Matonis ( Executive Director of the Bitcoin Foundation) told Bitcoinist.net about the conference: