San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The The Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association (PRBTA) hosts BUIDL Conference Here bringing together industry pioneers, legal experts and technology enthusiasts in a landmark event at the intersection of blockchain, compliance and federal law. The conference will take place on February 5 at La Concha Resort, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, positioning the island as a strategic hub for technological and economic advancement.
Veronica McGregor, CLO Exodus, Marco Santori, former CLO Kraken, Jacob Hample, Head of Filecoin Government Affairs, and Ron Hammond, Senior Director of the Government Affairs Blockchain Association, will speak about the federal regulatory framework legislation and pathways to enactment. BTC Media Chief of Staff Brandon Green will discuss how crypto shaped the 2024 election results.
The fireside chat will be moderated by Jonathan Jachym, global head of policy at Kraken, and Don McGhan, former White House counsel during the Trump administration. Pro-crypto Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D) VA-10 will join virtually to talk about 119th Conference with Cleve Mesidor Executive Director of the Blockchain Foundation.
“Yes, this is the most crypto-friendly Congress ever, but the new freshman class of lawmakers, made up of a new generation of bipartisan members of Congress who campaigned on support for Web3, is even more convincing,” Mesidor said. “U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam is among policymakers committed to advancing a regulatory framework to foster innovation across America, including in Puerto Rico.”
“BUIDL HERE” is an intentionally misnomer for “Build Here”. This is our invitation to come to the island to BUIDL, work and collaborate, so that together we can use emerging technologies to create “the future,” said Keiko Yoshino, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association . “In addition to policy and regulation, we will have a local component, highlighting public relations talents like Juan Salgados and Alana Mediavilla, and showcasing the efforts of Polkadot, the Stellar Foundation and top engineering schools of Puerto Rico to create a talent pipeline of Web3 developers.
It’s the 3rd Last year, the Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association organized this conference.
From breakfasts to the closing reception, attendees will connect with peers and leaders who are shaping the future of technology and business in Puerto Rico and beyond. The event is designed for professionals in the blockchain, legal compliance and tax industry. For people considering moving to Puerto Rico, government officials, and students who want to learn more about blockchain and disruptive technologies.
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The BUIDL Here conference fosters collaboration and innovation, giving attendees the knowledge and resources to thrive in an ever-changing technology landscape.
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