LaBITconf in Buenos Aires Shows Latin America Is Fertile Ground

As a sign of Bitcoin’s growing strength in Latin America, the fourth annual laBITconf returns to Buenos Aires from November 4-5. With over 60 high-profile speakers, the event is becoming one of the Bitcoin industry’s hottest tickets.
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Major speakers will include Andreas Antonopoulos, Peter Todd, Anthony Di Iorio, Erik Voorhees and Trace Mayer. Representatives from IBM and Microsoft will attend, along with five of the largest mining companies. Organizers said attendees represent ‘almost 50% of Bitcoin’s mining power.’
Argentina a Regional Bitcoin Leader
It’s Argentina’s second turn at holding the conference, having hosted the first laBITconf in 2013. Since then, it’s also been to Rio De Janiero and Mexico City.
Conference co-ordinator Rodolfo Andragnes said Argentina is a bitcoin leader in the region. The country’s recent history of economic hardship led it to become a haven for those looking for financial solutions.

This post was published at Bitcoinist on 2016/10/19.