June 5, 2024

Florent Thévenin

Founder & CEO of Blockchain North & BlockFlo Digital

In this special True North Strong and Free edition of the Around The Coin podcast, your host Stephen Sargeant sits down with Florent “Flo” Thévenin, a Canadian blockchain entrepreneur who runs BlockFlo Digital and Blockchain North, Canada’s first blockchain-focused media company. They discuss the ins and outs of the blockchain industry in Canada, touching on entrepreneurship, Bitcoin mining, stablecoin regulations, and the role of lobbying. Flo shares his journey as an immigrant turned entrepreneur, the importance of creating a dedicated media company for blockchain in Canada, and his experiences in building credibility and trust in the industry. They also talk about the regulatory landscape, the role of varied advocacy groups across Canada, and future projects aimed at bridging the gap between the crypto and non-crypto industries. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the current state and future of blockchain and cryptocurrency in Canada.