Bitcoin Wednesday Amsterdam #140

Join us again for Bitcoin Wednesday #140 on February 5th. We'll meet at the back of the Stadschouwburg's Brasserie on the Leidseplein.

Front page of the Financial Times for 29 January 2025:

Czech Central bank Head Wants It to Buy Billions of Euros in Bitcoin

What about you?

The Czech announcement shares the front page with Gold Stockpiling in New York Leads to London Shortage.

But the real story is the accelerating pace of national Bitcoin adoption.

The U.S. treasury now holds $20.4 billion worth, with China close behind at $19.1 billion. The UK ($6 billion), Ukraine ($4.5 billion), and Bhutan (a stunning 50% of GDP at $1.2 billion) round out the top holders.
Even in the EU, where adoption has been slower, Finland leads with $195 million, though this pales compared to El Salvador's $593 million stack, which grows by at least one Bitcoin per day. Venezuela ($23.7 million) and Georgia ($6.6 million) have also joined the race, while rumors swirl about other nations accumulating quietly through proxies.

If you don't have even a small amount, what are you waiting for? Please join us on 5 February, and let's talk about it.

Cash bar for this evening.

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Branching out for our monthly al fresco foray, Bitcoin Wednesday #140 takes root again in Vondelpark at 1900 on 5 February for our usual free and organic exploration of the latest developments in Amsterdam's fresh autumn air.

Network naturally as we cultivate ideas for a decentralized tomorrow. It's time to see the forest and the trees of the crypto world. Look forward to seeing you there.

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Bitcoin Wednesday

One of the best and longest-running regular Bitcoin and Blockchain conferences in the Netherlands.

Always held on the first Wednesday of every month.

An open and informal program for anyone interested in digital currency and the blockchain.

For Bitcoin novices and experts alike. Beginners, investors, entrepreneurs, developers, miners, traders, legal professionals -- all find value in this event.

Brings together a diverse group of people from all levels and backgrounds without any barriers in order to give this important new technology a prominent role in Dutch society.

One of the goals of Bitcoin Wednesday is to promote the industry, to spread the word about Bitcoin (and related technology) in the Netherlands by raising the overall level of awareness and knowledge.