The recent publication of a European Banking Authority opinion on “virtual currencies” has caused great concern among actors of the Bitcoin ecosystem. Siân Jones joins us to dissect this 46-page document and the 70+ risks it identifies. Siân also helps us better understand the EBA, its role and the extent of its influence in the European Union. We also briefly recap the Coinsummit conference which took place in London and which we attended.

Episode links:

European Banking Authority

EBA opinion on “virtual currencies”

Bitcoin receives red carpet welcome in the Isle of Man [City A.M.]

sle of Man Launches Digital Currency Startup Incubator [Coindesk]

COINsult

This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/028