Miami’s crypto craze on full display at bitcoin conference

Attendees during the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami, Florida, US, on April 6, 2022. The Bitcoin 2022 four-day conference is touted by organisers as ‘the biggest Bitcoin event in the world’. — Bloomberg

Thousands of cryptocurrency enthusiasts are gathering in Miami as the city builds its reputation as one of the key locations to develop the blockchain technology despite its underdog status.

Dozens of companies are using the Bitcoin 2022 conference running Wednesday through Saturday as a venue to network, pitch ideas and share announcements to the industry and beyond.