Announcements

We are very excited to announce that the 2nd edition of #INATBA Digital Blockchain Week (#IDBW23) will be co-organised with the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum this year! Mark your calendars for 19-21 of September 2023! More information on the agenda and speakers coming soon.

In recent years, Central Bank Digital Currencies (#CBDCs) have taken centre stage in discussions about the future of money. As #digitalisation continues to reshape the financial landscape, central banks worldwide are exploring the potential benefits and implications of issuing their own digital currencies. With the rise of cryptocurrencies and private digital payment systems, central banks are now faced with the challenge of striking the right balance between innovation, financial inclusion, and regulatory concerns. The development of CBDCs has sparked debates about privacy, security, and the

Introducing "DeFi Horizons: Convergence of Regulators, Industry, and Academia" 📄 Our ground-breaking event, held on June 12th, 2023, brought together IOTA, EUCI, EBA, EUBOF, Cornell University and members of the European Commission and the AMF to raise awareness about the need to bring together different stakeholders, such as industry players, regulators, and academia, to discuss the current status of DeFi, including its associated risks and potential regulatory approaches. By facilitating these discussions, the event aimed to foster a well-informed ecosystem that can collectively navigate the

Barcelona, Spain — European Blockchain Convention 9 is set to be Europe's largest blockchain event in 2H 2023, surpassing all its previous editions since the event was launched in 2018. Ready to welcome 5,000 attendees, EBC9 is scheduled for October 24-27, 2023 at the vibrant city of Barcelona, ahead of the highly anticipated El Clasico clash between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid over the weekend. A roster of 300 founders, CEOs and industry experts are scheduled to give talks at the event, including: Lars Bakke Krogvig - Co-Founder at Nansen Ambre Soubiran - CEO at Kaiko Manuel Nordeste - VP

🔊 We are so excited to announce the release of the #BC100+ Manifesto, a defining document that sets forth the principles and vision for driving positive change through blockchain technology. https://bc100plus.org/ 🚀 With this milestone, the BC100+ initiative takes a momentous stride towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.The Manifesto represents a commitment by the BC100+ signatories to leverage blockchain technology's transformative potential for social good. It outlines a comprehensive set of guiding principles that shape the actions and goals of the BC100+ initiative. 🎯 The

Press Release - June 2023 Prizes up to 3.000€, interviews, certificates, and more The EU-funded project ONTOCHAIN has just announced new dates for the ONTOCHAIN Hackathons. Web3 innovators are now invited to demonstrate their skills in developing applications to solve real-world challenges on: 28 & 29 July: Hackathon #1 - Developing trustworthy applications that address human rights 04 & 05 August: Hackathon #2 - Developing trustworthy applications for commerce & other services After careful consideration and feedback from ONTOCHAIN’s vibrant community, the organisers have decided to give it a