Irina Heaver, a crypto lawyer at NeosLegal, said that the crypto space is "less than 15 years old" and emphasized that "innovation is the number one driver" of its development and technological progress. She made these remarks during her presentation at Binance Blockchain Week.
"Our space is so new—less than 15 years old," said Heaver. "The white paper was published 15 years ago. So innovation is the number one driver for our space and for the development of technology."
The Bitcoin whitepaper, published in October 2008 by the anonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, introduced Bitcoin as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system and outlined the fundamentals of blockchain technology. The nine-page document laid the groundwork for the world's leading cryptocurrency and cashless payment systems enabled by blockchain, according to a report by Insider Inc.
Binance Blockchain Week is described on its website as a conference that gathers innovators, founders, investors, regulators, and officials to discuss the future of blockchain and Web3. The theme for this year's conference is "Momentum." The event's website states that "Momentum propels our industry, not only taking us through challenges but also leading us to our biggest achievements."
Heaver is a lawyer and partner at NeosLegal with over 20 years of experience. Since 2016, she has advised more than 250 Bitcoin, crypto, and Web3 projects on matters such as token launches, fundraising, and market expansion in Dubai/UAE. She has collaborated with venture capitalists (VCs), investors, governments, and regulators and has been involved in drafting cryptocurrency laws for multiple governments.
NeosLegal is a law firm that has been advising Bitcoin, Crypto, and Web3 projects since 2016. It assists founders in staying compliant with regulatory requirements while collaborating with governments, regulatory agencies, and royal families to influence policies in the crypto and Web3 sectors.