BSV Becky: 'Best ICE London Ever!'

Our colleagues at CoinGeek absolutely loved this year's ICE London, which came to a conclusion on Friday.

"After nearly 20 years of attending ICE London, I can say the 2023 edition was the biggest yet," proclaimed Becky Liggero Fontana, also known affectionately as "BSV Becky".  "I had an amazing time interviewing professionals about their blockchain-powered solutions, especially within the Consumer Protection Zone where I had the opportunity to talk with nChain partners W2, Crucial Compliance and Bitboss.  It was also exciting to see the CEOs of two BlockDojo graduates, CombatIQ and Sesire, walking the expo and making new connections in the sports betting and payments sectors."

Her comments also suggest that future ICE events may begin leaning in on blockchain and cryptos.   The CoinGeek website is looking to advance the BSV blockchain more into the gaming space for 2023.

Also known as Bitcoin SV, the blockchain's stated purpose is to become a more technologically advanced continuation of the original Bitcoin protocol created by Dr. Craig Wright (now an integral part of the BSV team).  It focuses on increasing network transaction speeds and enabling drastically increased scalability.

But the odds are good the event will no longer be taking place in London after next year.  There are even indications this could be the final time in London, much to the dismay of that city's resident Liggero Fontana.

Clarion Gaming, which runs the industry's most prestigious event, has already confirmed the change in venue beginning in 2025.

Alex Pratt, Group Managing Director, Clarion Gaming, stated: “This robust process is customer-centric and the decision will be taken in the best interests of our stakeholders and of the global gaming industry.

“The four short-listed cities will progress through a selection process with the help of the experienced and knowledgeable team at Equimore which is overseeing every aspect of what is a robust programme.”

Not only is London seen as being "too pricey" and perhaps a bit "too cold and dreary" during the month of February, Brexit-related import duties and costs have also played a role in the decision.

London is likely to still bid on the event along with Paris and Madrid.

- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com