# Local Ethereum #3 *March 2025 Roundup* By [Geodework](https://paragraph.com/@geodework) · 2025-04-06 --- **March 2025 Roundup 🌍** ------------------------- > **The story of Ethereum is a story of geography. Ethereum is a global network and a global movement. It is local nodes spread around the world that give rise to the phenomenon that is Ethereum. As such Ethereum is deeply rooted in geography.** > > **From local ETH communities and meetups to universities, from developers to startups, from policy to user adoption and more, Local Ethereum is a newsletter to cover the geo-story of Ethereum. Let’s start!** ![post image](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/dab24bced363584455b76a5b27dc6fd0.jpg) _Artist:_ [**_Liam Cobb_**](https://liamcobb.com/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-1) **Asia** 🌊 =========== ### India * India's income tax department to monitor digital activities, [Including Cryptocurrency Holdings](https://thedefiant.io/news/regulation/india-s-income-tax-department-to-monitor-digital-activities-including-holdings-0792256b?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3), from April 2026 under new bill. * [Reskill](https://reskilll.com/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3), a hackathon organizer who previously organized the [Meta Llama India hackathon](https://reskilll.com/hack/aihack?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3), is cooking up an AI Ethereum Agentic hackathon. Stay tuned! * [Prof. Ankit](https://www.iiit.ac.in/faculty/ankit-gangawal/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) from IIIT Hyderabad led a 5-day Ethereum development bootcamp during the [National Workshop and Bootcamp on Cyber Security and Blockchain](https://nwbcsb2025.iiit.ac.in/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) event (March 1-5, 2025). He's also establishing an "Ethereum Practical Lab" to enhance the Ethereum and Web3 Development curriculum he teaches. ### Malaysia * If you live in Kuala Lumpur, go hang out at ETHKL meetups, where they organize [biweekly ETH-related meetups](https://www.meetup.com/ethmalaysia/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3), and the [hacker house](https://x.com/ETHKL1/status/1905474485110931808?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3). ### China Mainland * [ETHHangzhou hackathon](https://www.ethhangzhou.xyz/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3#media), on AI and Public Goods, March 29-31, 2025. * Coset will host a [zkVM hackerhouse](https://coset.io/hackerhouse/suzhou-zkvm/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) in Suzhou, April 14-27, 2025. ### Hong Kong * [ETHDimsum](https://x.com/ethdimsum_?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) is organizing a Cross-L2 Interoperability and Programmable Cryptography [research house](https://substack.com/home/post/p-158659994?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) in Hong Kong from April 6-9, 2025. Special community meetup on April 8. ### Taiwan * [ETHTaipei](https://x.com/EthTaipei/status/1907487762707775783?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) (1-2 April, 2025) is more than a conference. Shout out to the core team and the volunteers! * [ETHGlobal Taipei](https://x.com/ETHGlobal/status/1908137033194684684?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) (4-6 April, 2025) was a big success, drawing 730 attendees from 43 countries! * If you're curious about Taiwan's thriving Ethereum ecosystem, check out our [Taiwan Ethereum Ecosystem Overview](https://localethereum.beehiiv.com/p/taiwan-ethereum-ecosystem-overview). * [DeFiHackLabs](https://defihacklabs.io/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) [Monthly Recap](https://x.com/1nf0s3cpt/status/1908332119061090722?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3). If you are interested in the latest 100 [root causes of DeFi incidents](https://www.notion.so/c582b99cd7a84be48d972ca2126a2a1f?pvs=21&utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3). ### Japan * Japan’s ruling party proposes [capping crypto tax rate at 20%](https://www.theblock.co/post/344884/japans-ruling-party-proposes-capping-crypto-tax-rate-at-20-matching-stocks?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss), matching stocks. * The [ZK Tokyo workshops & talks](https://x.com/zk_tokyo/status/1903389104060195295?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) (April 26, 2025) are [open for applications](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1B8j0kVbTxHSMCJ-q47MLzjaX6VvP3v6HX3dy-_DVwks/viewform?pli=1&edit_requested=true&utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3). ### South Korea * South Korean central bank will [start 'hangang' CBDC pilot](https://www.theblock.co/post/346721/south-korean-central-bank-to-start-hangang-cbdc-pilot-with-100000-citizens-next-month-report?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss) with 100,000 citizens from April. ### Singapore * Do you know [OpenCerts](https://www.opencerts.io/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) is an [open certification standard on Ethereum](https://x.com/0xstark/status/1902480263172542471?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3), built by GovTechSG? ### Thailand * If you are based in Bangkok and are interested in Ethereum core development, check out Unnawut's [Beam roadmap summary](https://beamroadmap.org/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) and grab a coffee with [him](https://x.com/unnawut?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3)! ### Kazakhstan * Did you know that [Beam Chain client diversity](https://beamroadmap.org/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) spans across continents, with [Quadrivium](https://qdrvm.io/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) operating from Kazakhstan? **Europe** 🏰 ============= ### Germany * BMF letter on crypto taxes: [The four most important takeaways](https://blockstories.beehiiv.com/p/kryptosteuern-bmf-veroeffentlicht-update?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3), by blockstories. * Take a peek at the [Protocol Berg v2 speakers](https://protocol.berlin/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3#speakers); See you in Berlin on June 12-13, 2025! ### Switzerland * Ethereum Foundation forms [external council](https://x.com/ethereumfndn/status/1895442343689363652?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) to uphold core blockchain values. ### Ukraine * [ETHKyiv Impulse](https://x.com/ethkyiv_ua/status/1903123422043050177?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3): Farcaster Frames Edition, 05 April. ETHKyiv Impulse is a series of mini-Ethereum-hackathons in Kyiv focusing on real use cases. ### France * Introducing the advanced cryptography startup [ZKNox](https://zknox.eth.limo/posts/2025/02/18/introducingZKNOX_250218.html?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3), a new venture founded by three experts in hardware security and cryptography (ECC, ZK, MPC). ### Italy * [SpaghettETH](https://x.com/SpaghettEth?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) and [YOMI WEB3](https://x.com/YOMI_WEB3?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) are building [web3radio.it](http://web3radio.it) – the first decentralized webradio for communities. * If you are based in Italy, check out [SpaghettETH 2025 Roadmap](https://www.spaghett-eth.com/blog/roadmap2025?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3). ### Czechia * Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, and Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, will hold a [fireside](https://x.com/EthPrague/status/1904186551531077663?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) chat at [EthPrague](https://ethprague.com/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) (May 27-29, 2025). If you haven’t bought your ticket yet, now’s the perfect time to get one. * If you are visiting ETH Prague, you might be interested to know more about [The Paralelní Polis project](https://paralelnipolis.cz/en/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3), which combines art, social sciences, and modern technology, and is based on the ideas of freedom, independence, and innovative societal development. ### Sweden * Research engineer Monica Jin and Raphina Liu from KTH under supervisor Martin Monperrus published the paper [On-Chain Analysis of Smart Contract Dependency Risks on Ethereum](https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.19548?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3). ### Serbia * [ETH Belgrade](https://ethbelgrade.rs/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) organizes [regular meetups](https://lu.ma/ethbelgrade?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3). ### Poland * The intense 3-day [ETH Warsaw Spring Hack](https://x.com/ETHWarsaw/status/1903849177538330687?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) (21-23 March, 2025) saw 8 teams submit their projects, including AI-driven solutions for DeFi, Web3 onboarding, cybersecurity, and more. ### Romania * [ETHCluj](https://x.com/ETHCluj?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) organizes regular [online and offline meetups](https://www.meetup.com/ethcluj/events/306512992/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3). The [March Edition](https://x.com/ETHCluj/status/1896579911709831650?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) is about Open Intents Framework & ERC-7638. * msg.sender on [Blueprints for ETHCommunities](https://medium.com/@balut.catalin25/blueprints-for-ethcommunities-777ee2207148?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3). ### Greece * [Interopolis](https://x.com/Interopolis?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3), an exclusive two-day onsite gathering for the interop community on May 22-23, 2025 in Athens, is now [calling for applications](https://x.com/Interopolis/status/1902038440876642510?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3). ### Iceland * The two-week [Impact Evaluator Research Retreat 2025](https://www.researchretreat.org/ierr-2025/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) (July 26 - August 10, 2025, Iceland) is now open for applications. It focuses on the Impact Evaluator framework, evaluation mechanisms, and distributed funding systems. **North America** 🗽 ==================== #### United States * [Zach Obront](https://x.com/zachobront?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) and [Grant Hummer](https://x.com/gphummer?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) join [Etherealize](https://x.com/etherealize_io?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) as cofounders. * Edge City launches the [SHIFT Grants Program](https://www.edgecity.live/shift?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) to fund d/acc projects. * Uniswap passes [$165M Funding Plan](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/20/uniswap-passes-usd165m-funding-plan-after-dao-vote?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) after DAO vote. * Trump tariffs: [What they mean for Bitcoin and crypto?](https://decrypt.co/313394/trump-tariffs-what-mean-bitcoin-why-crypto-market-bullish?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) ### Canada * [Ethereum Vancouver](https://x.com/EthVancouver?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) organizes regular Ethereum meetups. **Latam** 💃 ============ ### Argentina * [Devconnect is coming to Buenos Aires](https://x.com/EFDevcon/status/1897285197626024062?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3), Argentina from 17-22 November 2025!! * Welcome to Crecimiento Season 4: [BRING ARGENTINA ONCHAIN](https://x.com/crecimientoar/status/1899170618064638007?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3), with Ethereum. * If you are based in Córdoba or nearby, join [Ethereum Argentina Córdoba Edition](https://ethereumargentina.org/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) at Campus Universidad Blas Pascal on April 12th, 2025. ### Brazil * Brazil’s largest bank, Itaú Unibanco, is considering [launching its own stablecoin](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1907902137339641897?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3), depending on local regulations and the success of U.S. financial institutions’ stablecoin efforts. ### Honduras * Ethereum Tegucigalpa, [Q1 update](https://www.notion.so/717807c0ab6b4ce59741a9db8cc30444?pvs=21&utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3): meetups, work sessions, a bootcamp, and more. ### Mexico * According to a [report](https://www.finnosummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RADAR-MEXICO_25.02.24-3.pdf?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) from Finnosummit, almost [half of Mexican startups](https://cryptonews.com/news/almost-half-of-mexican-startups-want-to-use-crypto-report/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) want to use cryptocurrency. **Africa** 🦁 ============= ### Nigeria * [Web3Bridge](https://www.web3bridgeafrica.com/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) [Cohort XIII](https://www.web3bridgeafrica.com/register?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) registration is LIVE! * For the first time, we might have a client from Africa - [Afream](https://beamroadmap.org/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3), the African-led Beam consensus client initiative focusing on regional blockchain adoption. * Similar like Web3Bridge, [Blockfuse Labs](https://x.com/blockfuselabs?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) also offered [Ethereum and Web3 training](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOn-3186jflotdHBk7vpC1umcK7ANBNVeR-i43VcYii1nZhw/viewform?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3) for free. **Oceania** 🏄 ============== ### Australia * Australian government outlines ‘fit for purpose’ [digital asset framework plans](https://www.theblock.co/post/347491/australian-government-outlines-fit-for-purpose-digital-asset-framework-plans-to-become-a-global-industry-leader?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss) to become a ‘global industry leader’. * If you live in Sydney, please check out the monthly technical meetups organized by [Ethereum Melbourne](https://ethmelbourne.co/?utm_source=localethereum.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local-ethereum-3). * * * Thanks for reading, and have a nice day! 🌸 Best regards, Riely and the Geodework team. * * * [Subscribe](https://paragraph.com/@franci@geodework.com/memberships) * Love Local Ethereum? 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