As conferences to promote the blockchain ecosystem have proliferated in recent years, they have come with their share of criticism. Several anti-crypto figures are therefore welcoming a conference that will bring together doubters and policymakers.
Anti-Bitcoin figures launch conference
The bear market is now well underway, and as is often the case when cryptocurrency prices go grey, the “anti-Bitcoin” crowd is coming out of the woodwork. This time, it’s a conference that has been organised, called Crypto Policy Symposium. The news was relayed by Amy Castor, a crypto-skeptic personality:
Crypto skeptics step up lobbying efforts with their first ever conference: The Crypto Policy Symposium https://t.co/Sd10dPOm1l
– Amy Castor (@ahcastor) July 3, 2022
Criticism of cryptocurrencies has grown as the ecosystem has expanded. On her blog, Amy Castor is pleased that the “anti-Bitcoin” crowd finally has a platform to make their voices heard:
“Crypto-skeptics have for years shouted into the void on Twitter to anyone who would listen. […] Our voices are getting louder – and decision makers are listening!”
The aim is to be able to communicate directly with them, bringing them new information:
“It’s a way for us to network, to connect with the lawmakers to make sure they have all the information they need to guide future policy. “
The camps are organising
It’s a tenet of humanity: any technological development is initially met with great reluctance, and cryptocurrencies are no exception. Where pro and anti-cryptos meet, however, is on the need to educate and inform. Examples of politicians and regulators not understanding fundamental aspects of these technologies are unfortunately legion. However, the crypto-sceptics want to use this knowledge to curb the ecosystem.
The conference will be held on 5 and 6 September in London, and will be broadcast live. For the moment, we do not know the list of regulators and politicians who will eventually attend.
In any case, we will follow with curiosity what is said during this event. The bear market historically does not help crypto currencies to prove their legitimacy, so we can expect more initiatives of this kind in the coming months.
