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Crypto lawyer: 'User education is very important'

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Irina Heaver, crypto lawyer at NeosLegal | Crypto Republique

Irina Heaver, a crypto lawyer at NeosLegal, emphasized the importance of user education in the cryptocurrency sector. She said that resources like "Binance Academy" and the internet facilitate staying informed and taking responsibility. Heaver made these remarks during her presentation at Binance Blockchain Week.

"Everybody should take individual responsibility, but that's where education comes in as well," said Heaver. "User education is very important. Binance has an academy, and there's so much information on the internet—it's almost your own fault if you don't know something. You can Google anything nowadays, right?"

Binance Academy, established in 2018, is an educational platform focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency. It offers over 1,000 articles, glossary entries, and courses covering topics such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3. The platform serves millions of learners worldwide in more than 30 languages and includes initiatives like the Learn and Earn program, University Outreach Program, Student Ambassador Program, and partnerships with online learning platforms and industry associations.

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According to the event's website, Binance Blockchain Week is a conference that gathers innovators, founders, investors, regulators, and officials to discuss the future of blockchain and Web3. This year's theme is "Momentum," which signifies how momentum drives the industry through challenges towards significant achievements.

Heaver is a partner at NeosLegal with over two decades of experience advising Bitcoin, Crypto, and Web3 projects. Since 2016, she has provided guidance on more than 250 projects related to token launches, fundraising, and market expansion in Dubai/UAE. Her work involves collaboration with venture capitalists (VCs), investors, governments, and regulators. She has also contributed to drafting cryptocurrency laws for several governments.

NeosLegal is a law firm specializing in advising Bitcoin, Crypto, and Web3 projects since 2016. The firm assists founders in complying with regulatory requirements while working alongside governments, regulatory agencies, and royal families to shape policies within the crypto and Web3 sectors.

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