
Patrick Hansen|Apr 11, 2025 14:35
Merci, Paris 🇫🇷
Almost exactly a year ago, I wrote that France had become the crypto powerhouse of the EU.
After another incredible @ParisBlockWeek, I am more convinced of this than ever.
PBW brought together over thousands of people — from startups and VCs to institutions, regulators, and policymakers — with hundreds of side events lighting up the city. Add EthCC, NFT Paris, and other major gatherings to the mix, and no other European ecosystem comes even close. (And yes, I say that as a German 😉)
It was a packed week of events, meetings, and memorable dinners. A few highlights:
• Minister Éric Lombard’s keynote on crypto’s economic potential for France & the EU
• My @Taxbit panel on global regulatory developments with @faufleuret , @cryptotax_mb , @Elise_X_Digital, @kerstpe & Matthias
• @ddisparte's panel on digital money & stablecoins
• PBW dinner beneath the Louvre Pyramid
• A visit to the Élysée Palace
• A soirée on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower
• ... and much more.
The French crypto scene has become a true global hotspot for blockchain innovation — and we're proud to call Paris our EU & MiCA regulatory HQ.
À la prochaine! 🇫🇷
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