Event: Making Vancouver a Bitcoin Friendly City

Making Vancouver A Bitcoin Friendly City
March 3, 2025

Missed our event with Ken Sim? Don’t worry – the recording is now available!

On Monday, March 3rd, we had the honour of hosting Mayor Ken Sim at UBC, where he shared his exciting vision for making Vancouver a Bitcoin-friendly city. It was an incredible opportunity for our students and community to meet directly with the mayor, ask questions, and connect with others passionate about the future of cryptocurrency.

If you weren’t able to attend, you can now watch the full conversation and gain insights into Ken Sim's goals for fostering innovation, driving economic growth, and positioning Vancouver as a leader in the digital economy. Learn how cryptocurrency is set to reshape our city's future here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiIEGdWmeW0

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event!

 

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We acknowledge that the UBC Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm.

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