BitFury Launches ‘Global Blockchain Business Council’ in Davos

BitFury Launches ‘Global Blockchain Business Council’ in Davos

The Bitfury Group, prominently known as a developer of bitcoin mining hardware and operator of mining farms, has launched the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC). The forum’s aim is to bring together leading businesses, executives & government authorities and figures to collaborate and push for the adoption of blockchain technology around the world. Calling itself “the leading global full-service Blockchain technology company”, the Bitfury Group has, in collaboration with international law firm Covington, launched the inaugural council at a hotel in Davos. The event was planned....


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