Gibraltar Company Hosts First Seminar on Digital Currencies
Thanks to KPMG, Gibraltar is getting a digital currency seminar to expand the global footprint of bitcoin and cryptocurrency alike. If anyone in the area was confused about Bitcoin before, two companies, along with a slew of presenters, are making an effort to educate them in early December. KPMG Gibraltar is a company that provides audit, tax and advisory services, operating in 155 countries worldwide. By teaming up with Hassans law firm, the two organizations plan to host a "Decrypting the Myths" seminar in Gibraltar on Thursday, December 4. According to KPMG, the seminar will host....
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