The latest development in the world of CRYPTOCURRENCIES It arrives from Lisbon. In fact, we have a new agreement that follows the visit of the company’s CEO to the capital of Portugal. An understanding that constitutes an example of the strategic importance that Portugal has for the Binance.
Binance is currently the world’s largest provider of blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure, so its relevance cannot be underestimated. Thus, the platform announced today that it has just joined the Portuguese Blockchain Alliance.
Portugal increasingly on the map of cryptocurrencies with Binance
As far as you are concerned, the Portuguese Blockchain Alliance is a non-profit association that has integrated several companies. Among the best known names we have Microsoft, Vodafone, BBVA, Everis, as well as more than 20 of the main law firms operating in Portugal.
The understanding was made known through a statement to which 4gnews had access. There, representatives of the parties involved highlighted what this means for Portugal in the medium and long term.
In the first place, Alberto Ortiz, Country Head of Binance for the Iberian Peninsula, commented: “Portugal is a technological ‘hub’ for all of Europe and for this reason we intend to contribute to the development of this cutting-edge ecosystem”.
“The agreement we have just signed is a sign of the strategic importance that Portugal has for Binance. We are determined to invest in Portugal, hire local talent and promote blockchain projects launched by Portuguese entrepreneurs.”
For his part, Rui Serapicos, president of Aliança Portuguesa de Blockchain, stated that “Binance plays an important role in the world of cryptocurrencies and, therefore, we are very happy to be able to help them reach Portugal.”
“We are introducing Binance to all current local blockchain ecosystem stakeholders and also collaborating with them in launching some promising blockchain and crypto training programs.”
Also according to Alberto Ortiz, “Binance wants to work to improve financial education and technological knowledge in Portugal, bringing new talents to the blockchain industry.”
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“We plan to launch blockchain and cryptography training programs, in coordination with the Portuguese Blockchain Alliance and the most prestigious universities and management schools in the country. The details of the program and the concrete initiatives will be presented in the coming weeks by Binance and Aliança. ”
In short, the agreement between Aliança Portuguesa de Blockchain and Binance was signed in Lisbon on January 19 by Rui Serapicos, president of alliance, and by Alberto Ortiz, Country Head of Binance for the Iberian Peninsula. This follows the visit of Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder and CEO of Binance, to Portugal last December.