**\*\*\* Please note venue is now Molly Malone's Irish Tavern\*\*\*** Join Bitcoin Sydney to catch up and discuss the financial revolution that is taking place before our eyes. A possible shift in market sentiment and direction as well as the release of the federal budget with changes to capital gains tax rules will have huge implications for Bitcoiners. Please join us for this very important meetup where we have assembled Bitcoin's foremost experts in these topics to answer your questions. 🌏 TOPICS & SPEAKERS: At this Meetup we'll be running our popular Q & A panel with amazing guests: **James Check and Alec Dejanovic, co-founders of Checkonchain** James led the analysis team at [@glassnode](https://x.com/glassnode), specialising in on-chain metrics and is now lead analyst at [Checkonchain](https://x.com/_checkonchain). James is a former geotechnical engineer, with expertise in designing tunnels, mines, foundations, and underground structures. Commencing his Bitcoin on-chain analysis journey in late 2018, James along with his co founder Alec are now at the forefront of data and analysis for Bitcoin. **Adam Ahmed** Adam is a dual-qualified solicitor and chartered accountant specialising in tax and contracts. Adam regularly advises clients on tax audits and disputes and is able to assist on both the accounting and legal side, achieving significant reductions and settlements with the ATO with respect to tax liabilities. Adam has also acted for taxpayers in the Federal Court and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Recently, Adam has become a thought leader on cryptocurrency, superannuation and tax disputes and settlements with the ATO. Adam was the founder and chair of the tax law committee of the law society (young lawyers) and is also a published author for Thomson Reuters, his works include International Tax, Deductions and Income. **Hass McCook** A globally recognised researcher and analyst with over a decade of research experience on Bitcoin, Hass stands as one of the foremost authorities in the digital asset field. An Engineer and Oxford MBA, Hass has contributed to conversation on digital assets since 2014 across multiple mediums including conference presentations, teaching material and research papers. A member of the Bitcoin Mining Council alongside the likes of Michael Saylor and Mike Novogratz, Hass has published extensively on topics including the economics, sustainability and development of Bitcoin mining, providing rare insight into inner workings of the asset class. 🌏 ATTENDANCE: For this event, we'll be in the upstairs mezzanine level of Molly Malone's Irish Tavern in Surry Hills. If you've not been to a Bitcoin Meetup before and want to know what it's all about this is a great opportunity to meet and join the community. All newcomers are welcome. 🌏 AGENDA: **From 6.00pm:** Arrival and Networking **7.05:** Introduction - John Pratt **7.15:** Bitcoin All Star Q&A Panel: James Check, Alec Dejanovic, Adam Ahmed, Hass McCook. Hosted by John Pratt **8:45:** Drinks and Networking As usual Bayani will have a selection of Bitcoin related merchandise for sale, with payment by Bitcoin accepted of course! There's plenty on the [Molly Malone's menu](https://mollymalonestavern.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mollys-A5-Menu-1.pdf) to eat, so please support the venue who provide us with the event space by purchasing food and drink from the bar. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 🌏 ABOUT BITCOIN SYDNEY: With both seasoned Bitcoin veterans and organisers going back as far as 2011 and newer arrivals into the world of Bitcoin, this is a good opportunity to talk about developments and trends in the fast-evolving world of disruptive innovation and finance. At Molly Malone's you will be able to have food & drink in pleasant surroundings before we get going with short talks by industry experts, soapbox talks, and Q&A between the audience and the speakers, as well as the chance to discuss between attendees and form discussion groups. 🌏 QUERIES: If you have any questions, feel free to join our 'Bitcoin Sydney' group chat. Just install 'Telegram Messenger' www.telegram.org on your smartphone or computer, create your own unique 'username' then click on our invitation link: https://t.me/Bitcoin_Sydney and join.