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The UK’s first ever ‘anti-crypto’ conference is not just for haters — regulators want in too

‘We can’t have warp-speed bank runs. Regulators need to get their head around these things,’ says organiser Stephen Diehl

Software engineer Stephen Diehl has organised the first ever 'anti-crypto' conference
Software engineer Stephen Diehl has organised the first ever 'anti-crypto' conference Photo: Courtesy of Stephen Diehl

The crypto industry’s recent implosion has shattered confidence in the sector – and caused serious headaches for those looking to promote digital assets to institutional investors.

In September, that task could get even more difficult, after the first ever 'anti-crypto' conference kicks off in London. The inaugural Crypto Policy Symposium already has regulators from the UK, US and EU on its 600-strong attendee list, and promises to bring influential figures in law, policy and banking together to “encourage critical discourse” on the sector, according to its website.

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