Generally, lots of discussion whether this disruptive technology should be regulated.
There was an American saying that the ecosystem self-regulates itself. There's an English gent wanting regulation focusing mostly on preventing financial crimes. There was also what looks like a transvestite (not judging) giving good insight on the blockchain, and its transparency indicating how cash is more apt for money laundering and terrorism than digital currency. One person asked if it's possible to confiscate digital currencies in case of money laundering, answered by what seemed to be a Portuguese speaker whom spoke in his native language. French woman addressed financial transparency and how blockchain adoption would serves as a tool vs. obscurity for centralized systems.
Overall, the consensus thus far seems to be on the fence (sit and watch).
Thank you. Good that they're having a sit and watch attitude... That's what I expect from them for years to come. Hope the Portuguese guy didn't say anything wrong. Bank of Portugal already spread FUD on the country saying if you use Bitcoin = you're more prone to scams or doing illegal stuff. And pretty funny seeing someone from France talking nicely about Bitcoin, they're the ones who apparently kept
questioning Bitcoin pseudo-anonymous nature.
I watched it. It seemed to me they are very smart about it and don't want to rush heavy regulations as the technology is in infancy and a lot of good can come out of it and besides there is already controls and laws about the negative sides of it.
Although I'd very much prefer they wouldn't even talk about Bitcoin and/or regulate it in any way, I have to admit the EU is having quite the attitude towards Bitcoin. At least they're not rushing to shut it down right now, which is very, very good.
