Istanbul Blockchain Week

Fluid Finance has been invited to one of the most anticipated blockchain conferences of 2022. From November 14th to the 17th, the vibrant city of Istanbul will play host to Turkey’s iteration of Blockchain week. Historically, Istanbul has been an international hub for trade; where the east meets the west. Contemporarily, it’s the scene of a thriving cryptocurrency ecosystem and the spearhead of this generation’s most significant innovation — blockchain technology.

Conference Attractions

Istanbul blockchain week 2022 (ISBW) has a remarkable schedule of noteworthy events catered towards crypto enthusiasts. There will be educational workshops, engaging panel discussions, and interactive experiences which incorporate reality and the digital world through VR experiences and NFT galleries.

Held at the Hilton Bomonti hotel in Istanbul, the conference also features an impressive collection of keynote speeches.

Notable speakers include;

• Eren Özkan (Principal, Vice President Mastercard Turkey)
• Ciara Sun (Founder C² Ventures)
• Gleb Kostarev (Binance Regional Head of Asia)
• David Palmer (Vodafone Blockchain Lead)
• Zoe Wei (Senior Business Director, BNB chain)

Once inside the conference, attendees will have access to explore the exhibition area and learn about some of the most exciting projects in the industry. Fluid Finance has our very own booth on the exhibition floor where you can learn more about us and what we have in store for the future.

It wouldn’t be a conference without excellent networking routes. ISBW brings international leaders shoulder to shoulder with the thriving Turkish blockchain ecosystem. ISBW has numerous ways to connect with the 3000 attendees and over 100 international speakers at this year’s conference from within the on-site networking lounge to VIP dinners and exclusive networking events.

Turkey’s Rapid Crypto Adoption and Economic Setting

This year’s ISBW conference is especially significant because of Turkey’s close relationship with cryptocurrency and its continued adoption of all things web3. According to a poll done by Statista, 20% of Turkey’s surveyed respondents use cryptocurrency, the highest out of all groups surveyed.

Additionally, an article from Bitcoin.com said Turkey and Latin America have the highest number of cryptocurrency users worldwide. On the national level, the Turkish government has made strides in creating a central bank cryptocurrency and outlined plans for national blockchain infrastructure.

Cryptocurrencies Surging Popularity in a Turbulent Turkish Economy

Turkey’s economic issues have caused many people to flock to crypto as an economic safe haven. Although cryptocurrency is volatile, many Turks see it as a potential store of value to shield their savings as the Lira continually struggles. In late 2021 after a series of central bank interest rate cuts amid soaring inflation, the Lira’s value crashed. At the same time, cryptocurrency saw trading volumes topping one million per day. This goes to show that decentralized finance has a strong future in Turkey.

Why Fluid Finance Has Sparked Interest Across Turkey

Fluid Finance is particularly attractive to the people of Turkey as it offers a route to hedge against the unpredictability of the Lira. Like the rest of the world, interest in crypto amongst Turkish people has increased over the years. Yet due to Turkey’s recent economic issues, millions of investors have finally quelled their curiosity and committed large amounts of their savings to cryptocurrency.

Fluid Finance seamlessly bridges the gap between traditional finance and cryptocurrency. Within the app, you have the power to choose how you manage your wealth and can avoid currency fluctuation without leaving the digital ecosystem. By connecting your Web3 wallet, you can mint your fiat currency to digital cash in your on-chain Fluid Account. Fluid Finance is faster, cheaper, and more convenient than any crypto exchange. Not to mention safer, Fluid is completely insured by Lloyd’s of London. With Fluid Finance you can manage all your currencies in one place — both digital and traditional. Our multi-currency wallet allows you to hold up to 32 global currencies as well as your digital cash, giving our users a much clearer overview of their finances with no need for multiple apps.

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