ABC double simultaneous session
Welcome to our ABC - Algarve Blockchain Community - Mixer!
ABC and the Algarve Evolution invite you to join us for an epic evening of networking, and inspiration in a double simultaneous session:
- Crypto Trends for 2025 with Ricardo Martins of Bison Digital Assets
- Crypto 101 with Oscar Puentes of
Crytpto Trends talk with Ricardo Martins: as regulatory frameworks like MiCA take full effect and institutional adoption accelerates; the different positioning European banks are taking with the integration of digital assets into traditional finance are hard to decipher.
Join us to gain insight into the emerging trends, regulatory challenges, and the broader institutional crypto adoption trajectory for hybrid institutions like Bison Digital Assets that are trying to bridge the gap between traditional and digital assets.
Also join us for a Crypto 101 class with Oscar Puentes; where you'll gain a clear understanding of cryptocurrencies—what they are, how they work, and how to use them confidently.
This event promises an evening of engaging conversations and potential collaborations. Let's raise a glass to the future of finance and the endless possibilities that lie ahead.
# Schedule:
- 18h30: Welcome and Introduction
- 18h35: Talk "Crypto Trends for 2025" - Ricardo Martins of Bison Digital Assets
- 18h35: Talk "Crypto 101" - Oscar Puentes
- 19h15: Q&A
- 19h30: Networking & Happy Hour provided by Bison Digital Assets
- 20h30: Conclusion
- This event promises an evening of engaging conversations and potential collaborations. Let's raise a glass to the future of finance and the endless possibilities that lie ahead.
# Speaker: Ricardo Martins
Ricardo Martins is the general manager of Bison Digital Assets, a subsidiary of Bison Bank, the first bank backed Virtual Assets Service Provider in Portugal. He is leading the Bison Digital mission to become the Perfect Bridge between cash equivalents and digital assets, a gateway to the real world, developed through banking governance operation standards.
# Speaker: Oscar Puentes
Prof. Oscar Puentes Executive coach, OD consultant and start-up mentor. He facilitates organizational change in complex environments. In 2021, he founded Internations Madrid New Digital Economy group, which brings together expats to exchange ideas and learn about the world of blockchain and crypto. Oscar works as a CXO and leadership coach at MIT and is the CEO of Eurocoaching, a company that works with tech companies to increase their value through people development.
# The Place: UALG Tec Campus
UALG TEC CAMPUS – Business Accelerator of the University of Algarve, located on the Penha Campus, arises with the objective of boosting and expanding the technological ecosystem of the region (Algarve Tech Hub). By promoting a greater connection between the University of Algarve and economic agents, it aims to enhance the transfer of knowledge, the dynamization of joint initiatives, and the acceleration of companies and technologies based on innovation and knowledge.
# Who is this meetup for?
This event is for Algarve Evolution members and non-members.
Prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Algarve's Web3 community.
# About Us:
**Bison Digital Assets**
Bison Digital Assets is the first virtual assets service provider in Portugal, held by a bank (Bison Bank), acting as a crypto gateway to the real world, developed with high banking governance operation standards.
Bison Digital Assets enables the deposit, trade, withdraw or custody digital assets with rapid access to fast settlement for EUR and USD, providing reliable means for crypto exposure and operation in a seamless way – because your digital assets are cash equivalent with us.
🗣️ 👥 ABC (Algarve Blockchain Community) Meetup
Co-founded by Algarve Evolution, is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community where members can learn, share ideas, and network with like-minded individuals passionate about Web3, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, blockchain technology, and the future of finance.
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