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Michael Amar founded Paris Blockchain Week in 2019 because U.S. and Asian investors told him Paris had no crypto ecosystem. This year, 250 banks showed up.At PBW 2026, he sits with David Sencil to put real numbers behind the institutional adoption story, explain why MiCA enforcement is filtering who can attend European events, and predict where the next year's crypto M&A will land.We cover:- The 15-to-250 banks curve, year over year- PBW's "Paris is good for food and vacation, but for crypto, no" origin- MiCA enforcement filtering European events in real time- Why next year is the crypto M&A year- France's strengths and gaps for crypto foundersChapters:00:17 - Welcome to Bitcoin.com News Live Desk00:36 - Michael Amar's Background01:14 - Early Involvement in Digital Assets02:23 - Launching Paris Blockchain Week03:21 - Success and Challenges of the Conference04:18 - Institutional Adoption and Growth05:01 - Institutional Presence at the Conference06:18 - European Regulations and Compliance07:32 - Market Share and Competition08:46 - Future of Crypto in Paris and Europe09:33 - France's Role in Web3 and Crypto10:34 - French Regulations and Innovations11:11 - International Perspective on French Ecosystem12:20 - Venue and Logistics of the Conference13:34 - VIP Dinner at Versailles14:48 - Planning and Execution of the Conference15:42 - Importance of Quality and Logistics16:57 - Support for French Entrepreneurs19:38 - Safety and Perception Issues21:43 - Key Elements for a Successful Conference23:00 - Networking and Business Opportunities24:11 - The Importance of Real-Life Engagements📌 Follow Bitcoin.com for more Web3 insights, interviews, and breaking crypto news.
