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Last week saw the successful completion of London Summit 2018 at the Old Billingsgate. The two-day conference saw over 3,000 attendees converge in the heart of London, bringing together the biggest names and executives from across the FX and cryptocurrency industries.

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Key highlights from London Summit 2018

The event was kicked off by the annual Networking Blitz, a networking platform with a twist. This year’s Networking Blitz shaped up to be the largest ever, having successfully grown each year in scale and popularity.

The Blitz reflected a unique opening party, combining individuals from all corners of the industry into a single room, doling out drinks, and creating the perfect setting for networking.

The second day of London Summit 2018 featured a wide range of panels, seminars, and workshops that touched on the most pertinent industry issues. Three floors of discussions took place, with the new Crypto Trading Floor representing the newest splash in the event.

As always, the marquee CEOs panel drew the largest hype, and ultimately attendance, showing off some of the industry’s leading figures in one roundtable discussion. The future of Cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrencies By using cryptography, virtual currencies, known as cryptocurrencies, are nearly counterfeit-proof digital currencies that are built on blockchain technology. Comprised of decentralized networks, blockchain technology is not overseen by a central authority.Therefore, cryptocurrencies function in a decentralized nature which theoretically makes them immune to government interference. The term, cryptocurrency derives from the origin of the encryption techniques that are employed to secure the netw By using cryptography, virtual currencies, known as cryptocurrencies, are nearly counterfeit-proof digital currencies that are built on blockchain technology. Comprised of decentralized networks, blockchain technology is not overseen by a central authority.Therefore, cryptocurrencies function in a decentralized nature which theoretically makes them immune to government interference. The term, cryptocurrency derives from the origin of the encryption techniques that are employed to secure the netw Read this Term and FX, as well as key regulatory moves, were talked about at length, delivering as one of the most important sessions of the entire summit.

"The industry used to be far more forgiving" - Muhammad Rasoul, Director, TradeTech Group #londonsummit18 @TradeTech pic.twitter.com/pLBkWxvmXw

— Finance Magnates (@financemagnates) November 14, 2018

In addition, eToro’s Yoni Assia made waves with his announcement during his panel regarding eToro’s launch of its own Stablecoin Stablecoin Unlike other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that have been designed to keep a stable value. Placing a greater emphasis on stability over volatility can be a huge draw for some investors. Many individuals can be turned off from large swings and uncertainty presented by cryptos relative to other traditional assets.Stablecoins control for this volatility by being pegged to another cryptocurrency, fiat money, or to exchange-traded commodities, including Unlike other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that have been designed to keep a stable value. Placing a greater emphasis on stability over volatility can be a huge draw for some investors. Many individuals can be turned off from large swings and uncertainty presented by cryptos relative to other traditional assets.Stablecoins control for this volatility by being pegged to another cryptocurrency, fiat money, or to exchange-traded commodities, including Read this Term in 2019.

Stablecoin issuance has been one of the more significant trends in exchanges throughout the latter half of 2018. The news was a welcome development to all in attendance at the panel discussion and drew praise from attendees.

“Will eToro issue its own stablecoin in 2019? – absolutely yes!” #regulation #cryptocurrencies #londonsummit18 #stablecoin @eToro pic.twitter.com/l2vNTLz8ae

— Finance Magnates (@financemagnates) November 14, 2018

London Summit Awards recognizing industry's best

Every year, Finance Magnates has highlighted the leading industry participants that have excelled across key segments. A multi-stage voting process ultimately allowed the industry itself to ultimately rank the best and the brightest. A list of the full group of winners for 2018 can be accessed via the following link.