Optimism reigned at Paris Blockchain Week

cointelegraph.com:

Expectations for Paris Blockchain Week were relatively low considering the downbeat market conditions. However, Paris can always surprise you. Indeed, conference halls at the event were not nearly as empty or depressing as Consensus after the big crypto meltdown of 2018. People were present, and conversations were fruitful. (And yes, the croissants were, as always, delicious.)

In 2022, the conference was held symbolically in Palais Brongniart, a building known for hosting the historical Paris Stock Exchange until 1987. This time, organizers managed to outsoar themselves and held the event right under Louvre in the elegant “Carrousel du Louvre” conference halls.

Paris Blockchain Week 2023. Here's beginning pic.twitter.com/ZnmlhWcQpE

Evening side events took place all around central Paris, overlapping and pushing some attendees to have three or even four dinners each night. Star speakers did not make any overly positive market predictions, but the conference vibe was definitely optimistic.

With regulators tightening their grip on crypto companies in the United States, Europe might be the next bet for crypto. While Paris is already home to prominent companies in the space — such as Ledger and The Sandbox — rumors are spreading that some big players will move their offices here or become more active in Paris.

We were honored to host @jerallaire, Co-Founder and CEO of @circle, at Paris Blockchain Week. He shared his insights on the urgent need for the US government and regulators to catch up with other countries in setting clear rules for stablecoins. Allaire highlighted the… pic.twitter.com/wc4FFVJuyU

Binance held its blockchain event in Paris last year. Circle just announced that it is seeking regulatory approvals in France and