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Impact of crypto is ‘tiny’: Decentralize with Cointelegraph explores Web Summit 2023
S1E17 • Dec 19, 2023 • 19m
In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, Joe Hall provides an inside look into Web Summit 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. This tech juggernaut gathers crypto enthusiasts and industry insiders annually to explore trends, but skepticism abounds about the recognition of crypto at the summit.
Coinext CEO José Artur Ribeiro humorously describes the focus on crypto as “tiny,” highlighting its discreet positioning. Cointelegraph editor-in-chief Kristina Lucrezia Corner mentions AI is taking the spotlight but sees a potential crypto resurgence if the first spot Bitcoin ETF is approved in the United States.
Dive into Web Summit’s dynamics with Joe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Cointelegraph’s podcast page.
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