Bitcoin in the real economy was the theme of the first public hearing on Bitcoin held at the Italian Chamber of Deputies in June 2014.

The No Cash Day ™, the first world day entirely dedicated to the so called war on cash, sponsored by CashlessWay, the last June 26 reached its fourth edition with an event that looks at the future.

Thank to the ADLP support, the theme chosen this year was the Bitcoin viewed through a first public hearing at the Chamber of Deputies to discuss about its risks, promises and opportunities.

Giulia Arangüena speaking at the Bitcoin public hearing, Sala Aldo Moro, Palazzo Montecitorio, 26 June 2014
Sala Aldo Moro, Palazzo Montecitorio, 26 June 2014. Photo © Daniele Cinà 2014.

The international guests were Dave Birch of Consult Hyperion and Jordan Kelley of Robocoin. The other speakers were:

  • Antonio Apruzzese – Direttore Polizia Postale e Comunicazioni
  • Giulia Arangüena – Avvocato, ADLP Studio Legale
  • Gian Luca Comandini – IMGN Finance Deutschland
  • Marco Di Cosimo – Direttore Pianificazione Strategica, Bassilichi
  • Piero Crivellaro – VP Public Policy Southern Europe, MasterCard
  • Massimiliano Dona – Seg. Gen., Unione Nazionale Consumatori
  • Geronimo Emili – Presidente, CashlessWay
  • Luca Fantacci – Docente, Università Bocconi
  • Andrea Medri – CFO,  The Rock Trading
  • Alberto Naef – Head of Global Marketing, Unicredit
  • Federico Pecoraro – CEO, Robocoin Italia
  • Stefano Pepe – Co-founder, Bitcoin Foundation Italia
  • Ranieri Razzante – Presidente, AIRA
  • Gianfranco Torriero – Direttore Centrale Strategie e Mercati, ABI
  • Giovanni Vattani – Divisione Mercati Area Incassi, Enel
Tweet by Jordan Kelley, CEO of Robocoin, on his way to Rome to speak at the Italian Parliament, June 2014
Jordan Kelley, CEO of Robocoin, on his way to the hearing at the Italian Chamber of Deputies.

The full Italian text of Giulia Arangüena’s speech is available here: Bitcoin tra regolamentazione e diritto: l’intervento al public hearing di Montecitorio.

Hereinafter some pictures from the gallery publisched at this link.

No Cash Day 4 - un album su Flickr

No Cash Day 4 - un album su Flickr (2)

Frequently asked questions

What was the No Cash Day 2014?

The fourth edition of the world day dedicated to the so-called war on cash, promoted by CashlessWay, held on 26 June 2014.

What was discussed at Montecitorio?

Bitcoin, in a first public hearing at the Italian Chamber of Deputies on its risks, promises and opportunities, organised with the support of ADLP.

Who spoke at the hearing?

International guests Dave Birch (Consult Hyperion) and Jordan Kelley (Robocoin), together with speakers from institutions, banks, payment companies, consumer associations and academia, including Avv. Giulia Arangüena of ADLP.

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