Speed of affiliate marketing growth while regulators still decide what to do
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Asia hosted its premier affiliate marketing event, drawing industry leaders to connect, learn, and thrive. Similarly, the Madrid Mobile Summit 2017 provided a platform for networking with industry leaders and innovators. Affiliates also gathered at Berlin Affiliate Conference 2017 to discover the latest trends, network with industry leaders, and elevate their marketing game.
Global Affiliate and Crypto Marketing Growth
In the Middle East, Arab Affiliate Summit 2017 offered networking opportunities and insights from top affiliate marketing professionals. The Cyprus Gaming Show 2017 showcased trends and innovations in gaming, while DMEXCO 2017 gave attendees a glimpse of groundbreaking trends and facilitated networking opportunities.
For crypto-focused events, Crypto Affiliate Conference 2017 took place at the five-star Prague hotel Boscolo. 30 at Institute of Cryptoanarchy, Paralelni Polis, preceded the main event. 31 and culminated in a glamorous closing party at Prague's club, Fasion.
Blockchain Events and ICOs
Blockchain School offered an introductory session on the platform featuring Maksim Averin, a backend and smart contracts developer at Zerion. The conference gathered over 30 top experts on blockchain and fintech, covering topics like cryptocurrency, business applications, and legislation.
Participants could learn about the legal risks of cryptocurrencies and ICOs, as well as safe ways to operate and convert crypto into fiat currencies such as rubles or dollars. Extensive guidance was provided on conducting an ICO in Russia, with marketing strategies and case reviews of mistakes.
For tech enthusiasts, the Hackathon centered on developing blockchain product prototypes. This event afforded teams the opportunity to collaborate with experts and create project prototypes in the blockchain ecosystem.
The Regulatory Landscape
On this topic, the first Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Cyprus invited discussions on key challenges and potential opportunities facing the sector.
There are questions around whether the existing regulations for prepaid payment instruments should apply to virtual game currencies, like in the Pokemon GO game. Regulators evaluate exchange regulations and customer identification, while Japan previously addressed the potential concept of acknowledging Bitcoin as legal tender.
