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Events / Polish Bitcoin Congress 2018 | 11-12 May 2018 | Warsaw, Poland

« on: April 24, 2018, 07:07:46 PM »

Polish Bitcoin Congress 2018 | 11-12 May 2018 | Warsaw, Poland
2 days / dozen speakers / hackathon / exhibition area





Event Website:     http://congressbitcoin.com/

"The Polish Bitcoin Congress is Poland’s largest international meeting of experts and enthusiasts of the topic of digital currencies. Its aim is to promote the idea of ​​cryptocurrencies and education in this area.

During the two days of Congress, there will be many authorities associated with both cryptocurrencies and Blockchain technology. For the first time in Poland, Andreas M. Antonopoulos, author of Mastering Bitcoin will perform.

The Polish Bitcoin Congress is intended both for people who have been interested in Bitcoin for a long time and those who are just taking their first steps in this field.

The organizer of the Congress is the Polish Bitcoin Association."

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Crypto Discussion / How to combat the surge in scam ICOs

« on: September 29, 2017, 11:10:55 AM »

("Roadmap" borrowed from BlockGeekDima)

"How..." - bit more information from government institutions around the world :

1. "South Korean Government to Ban Domestic ICOs and Bitcoin Margin Trading"
link: https://themerkle.com/south-korean-government-to-ban-domestic-icos-and-bitcoin-margin-trading/
"The government completely prohibits ICO (Initial Coin Offering), which is a fund raising method"
link: http://news.joins.com/article/21983687

2. from China "Illegal elements often use the trading platform to obtain the so-called "virtual currency" to engage in illegal activities, there is a large legal risk, the recent large number of trading platform for support for currency issuance financing activities (ICO) has been stopped by regulators"
link: http://www.nifa.org.cn/nifa/2955704/2955770/2967733/index.html

3. from UK (FSA) "Consumer warning about the risks of Initial Coin Offerings (‘ICOs’)"
link: https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/initial-coin-offerings

4. from USA (SEC) "The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy is warning investors about potential scams involving stock of companies claiming to be related to, or asserting they are engaging in, Initial Coin Offerings (or ICOs)"
link: https://www.sec.gov/oiea/investor-alerts-and-bulletins/ia_icorelatedclaims

5. from Canada (CSA) :We have received numerous inquiries from fintech businesses and their legal counsel relating to ICOs/ITOs. With the offerings
that we have reviewed to date, we have in many instances found that the coins/tokens in question constitute securities for the purposes of securities laws, including because they are investment contracts."
link: http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/documents/en/Securities-Category4/csa_20170824_cryptocurrency-offerings.pdf

6. from Singapore (CAD&MAS): "The Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have observed the emergence of initial coin (or token) offerings (ICOs), and other investment schemes involving digital tokens, in Singapore.... A consumer is exposed to heightened risk of fraud when investing in schemes that operate online or outside Singapore."
link: http://www.mas.gov.sg/News-and-Publications/Media-Releases/2017/Consumer-Advisory-on-Investment-Schemes-Involving-Digital-Tokens.aspx

7. from Australia (ASIC): "ASIC is aware of the global interest in the use of ICOs by businesses to raise funds. A number of international regulators have issued guidance on the application of their securities and financial services laws on ICOs."
link: https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/digital-transformation/initial-coin-offerings/#what

8. from Switzerland (FINMA): Switzerland’s Financial Regulator is Investigating ICO Practices. "ICOs may come under existing regulatory legislation".
link: https://www.finma.ch/en/news/2017/09/20170929-mm-ico/

9. article: "Hedge Funds Flip ICOs, Leaving Other Investors Holding the Bag"
link: https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2017-10-03/hedge-funds-flip-icos-leaving-other-investors-holding-the-bag

10. article: " Nasdaq CEO: Exchange Is Staying Away from ICOs "
link: http://www.altcointoday.com/nasdaq-ceo-exchange-staying-away-icos/

11. article: "ICO Ban in Japan - a ‘Definite Possibility"
link: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ico-ban-in-japan-a-definite-possibility

12. Facebook Bans Cryptocurrency, ICO Ads because of ‘Deceptive Promotional Practices’
link: https://www.facebook.com/business/news/new-ads-policy-improving-integrity-and-security-of-financial-product-and-services-ads

13. SEC our friend? "5 things you need to know about ICOs"
link: https://www.sec.gov/ICO

14. Twitter ban ICO Ads: "We have added a new policy for Twitter Ads relating to a cryptocurrency. Under this new policy, the advertisement of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and token sales will be prohibited globally".
link: https://www.coindesk.com/twitter-will-ban-crypto-ads-starting-tomorrow/

15. article: ""Still thinking of investing in ICOs? Here are 5 more red flags to look out for"
"When statistics show that 81% of ICOs end up becoming scams..."
link: https://themerkle.com/still-thinking-of-investing-in-icos-here-are-5-more-red-flags-to-look-out-for/



The continuation will probably happen... enjoy
Have nice day to all "ICO Ceo"

last update
update 14/04/2018

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Crypto Discussion / Bitcoin banner during Trump's visit to Poland

« on: July 06, 2017, 08:31:24 PM »

One of the banners in the crowd during President Donald Trump's visit to Poland on July 06, 2017.
Well done, bravo for the idea of our colleagues.
https://twitter.com/flibbr/status/883023362053767169

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Donation Requests / "Bitcoin Snowman"

« on: January 18, 2017, 02:25:21 PM »

found funny post on:  https://www.facebook.com/PolskieStowarzyszenieBitcoin/posts/1337988399597196
                                   https://www.facebook.com/groups/bitcoin.polska/permalink/625088001014976/

"We received a very positive message that we are happy at least twice!

"
Winter arrived, lots of snow, time to pull out kids from their tablets and go out with them - to spend time having fun. Always worth to promote active life of style, as shown on the pictures specially when linked with the idea of Bitcoin.
Seeing arriving tips on BTC address:  16Qi9SujCcJPESh9UccyoCpPtys6ZtotAC as show on photo, they will be happy surely and wisely will use the bonus, with an already unforgettable memories.

I wish you all equally positive emotions and fun, so that we had joy making "Bitcoin Snowman."

Peter"

How do you spend time with children?
Do you like a Peter also increases their knowledge of economy and cryptocurrency? "

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Polish Language / Public consultation in the Polish Parliament about cryptocurrency and blockchain

« on: September 22, 2016, 12:24:55 AM »

soon we got two major Bitcoin events in Poland:

1. Public consultation in the Polish Parliament about cryptocurrency and blockchain:
http://bitcoin.pl/wiadomosci/prawo-i-polityka/1296-pierwsze-w-polsce-konsultacje-spoleczne-w-sejmie-rp-2

2.Warsaw Bitcoin Meetup Group:
https://www.meetup.com/Warsaw-Bitcoin-Meetup-Group/events/233912275/

- double language (polish and english) speaking lectors,
- free entry (after registration).