Francisco Fernández is a front-runner and battle-hardened DeFi-expert. He is a Co-Founder and Head of Trading of TheBitResearch; former pro-gambler for +10 years and laser-focused on finding new alpha in this emerging space.
2026-06-10
Crypto Ħub Malta Community We are the Crypto Ħub Malta Community - time to celebrate it :D The winners of the OKX Trading Competition, that started on June 3 last week will be announced. Trade on OKX and climb the winning spot by achieving the highest trading volume. First prize: an unforgettable Speed Boat Experience by Santa Maria Water Sports. Want to win? ✅ Sign up to OKX: http://okx.com/en-eu/welcome-rewards?channelId=ACE532706 ✅ Follow OKX on X: https://x.com/okx ✅ Follow Santa Maria Water Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santamariawatersports/ ✅ Join us on the 10th, when the winners are announced. ✅ trade, trade, trade – top 10 with highest volume win! ‘It’s just business- nothing personal?’ No! At Crypto Hub we are a community! Growing and learning, together. And now you have the chance to ‘proof of work’ your love for it. Keep an eye open for the membership and be the change you want to see. We are also going to finish our conversation on how to trade the bear. Our discussions will cover essential strategies, where the industry is headed, how to get started, and how to build real trading experience. Speakers Francisco Javier Fernández de la Fuente: Francisco brings deep DeFi expertise to the stage, having co‑founded TheBitResearch and now leading its trading operations. With over a decade of experience as a professional gambler, he knows how to spot emerging alpha and translate high‑risk insights into actionable strategies for traders. rohan Patel: Rohan greets the community with a warm “Namaste” and a genuine passion for blockchain education. He will share practical tips on navigating the crypto market and fostering collaboration among Maltese enthusiasts. Not financial advice, but good advice on how to beat the bear from those who have navigated the market successfully. Join us and be part of this exciting community event!
2026-06-03
🚀 Crypto Ħub Malta Inauguration Night with OKX 🚀 Kick-off with OKX at Crypto Ħub Malta – a new chapter! We launch an unforgettable inauguration night powered by OKX, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges and leading Web3 ecosystems. Expect great people, Web3 vibes, networking, and awesome prizes ... including an extra-lux boat trip by Santa Maria Water Sports. Want to win? ✅ Sign up to OKX: http://okx.com/en-eu/welcome-rewards?channelId=ACE532706 ✅ Follow OKX on X: https://x.com/okx ✅ Follow Santa Maria Water Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santamariawatersports/ ✅ Read the T&C here: Terms and Conditions ✅ Join us on the 3rd and the 10th, when we’ll announce the main prize winners. Speakers Hubert Gregorski: Hubert is at the forefront of OKX’s growth strategy across Central and Eastern Europe. His expertise in market expansion and strategic development positions him to share valuable insights on the future of crypto in these regions. Erald Ghoos: As the leader of OKX’s European operations, Erald brings extensive experience in finance, fintech, payments, and crypto. His insights into European market dynamics will illuminate the evolving landscape of digital currencies and their impact on the region. Francisco Javier Fernández de la Fuente: A seasoned DeFi expert and Co-Founder of TheBitResearch, Francisco has an impressive background as a former professional gambler, focusing on uncovering new alpha in the crypto space. His battle-tested strategies in DeFi will provide attendees with a unique perspective on navigating this emerging financial frontier. Come celebrate with us, discover what OKX is building, and be part of the growing Crypto Ħub Malta community. 📍SOHO Office, The Strand 📅 3rd of June ⏰️7 pm - 11 pm Main prize winners announced live!
2026-01-28
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) works 24/7. Every hour. Every day. All year. Every year. Stay in the loop with the State of the Market & DeFi by Fran who gives a sober and analytical take. Fran, Co-Founder of TheBitResearch and battle-hardened DeFi-expert presents the State of the Market & DeFi. Abstract trends are broken down into clear concepts. Understand the risk and practical ways to monetize the opportunity. As usual, during our meetup there will be enough time for a discussion and ask all possible question or points of critique you might have. Join us to learn, exchange knowledge and to connect with like-minded people that want to tokenize the world.
2025-10-22
Stablecoins are the gateway to mass adoption in crypto- the killer app you’ve been waiting for! Fran, Co-Founder of TheBitResearch and battle-hardened DeFi-expert presents the Stablecoin Masterclass. In this session, you learn how stablecoins are create, what stablecoins are and how they work. Know the risk and practical ways to monetize the opportunity. As usual, during our meetup there will be enough time to have a discussion and ask all possible question or points of critique you might have. Join us to learn, exchange knowledge and to connect to like-minded people that want to tokenize the world.
2025-02-12
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is more than a disruption to Traditional Finance (TradFi)- it’s revolutionizing it! Tonight, we dive into the mechanics of DeFi and explore how the new financial system on blockchains works. It might make you rich or not, but it will make you free. Why? Because DeFi democratizes access to financial services, increases financial inclusion and provides more control and freedom to the users. During our meeting there will be ample time to have a discussion and ask all possible question or points of critique you might have. Fran, Co-Founder of TheBitResearch and battle-hardened DeFi-expert share his latest insight on trends. Ljiljana Krickovic, a payment technology expert, blockchain enthusiast, fighter for freedom and member of the Serbian student resistance movement since 1991 gives an update on the currently ongoing student protests in Serbia. Remember that the revolution will not be televised- it will be decentralized! Come join us for an insightful evening, to harvest your future, today.
2025-01-22
In 2024 Solana has reached a new all-time high (ATH) and a lot has been going on- Solana Banana! William has a background in business development and content creation for Solana Superteam France. He gives an overview of Solana and it’s current state of development. The memescoin supercycle, the hype, the potential for innovation. Fran from TheBitReasearch shares his about AI Agents; his most recent obsession and only worthy challenges on the blockchain. Join us for a fun evening and to know what’s next.
2024-09-18
How does Decentralized Finance (DeFi) work? It is the new financial system build on blockchain networks. It might make you rich or not, but it will make you free. Why? Because DeFi democratizes access to financial services, increases financial inclusion and provides more control and freedom to the users. During our DeFi Masterclass you can ask questions and even have a discussion with Fran, a front-runner and battle-harden DeFi-expert. He is a Co-Founder of TheBitResearch; former pro-gambler for +10 years and laser-focused on finding new alpha in this emerging space.
2024-01-10
One day before he goes to Dubai for a few months, Fran shares his deep insight into blockchain and Decentralized Finance (DeFi). As a front a front-runner and battle-harden DeFi-Expert par excellence and co-Founder of TheBit Research he knows already now how you will lose and win money in 2024. Come and listen to the future trends of our space during the first meetup of the year!
2023-11-22
Welcome to the new financial system- the future is now! Tonight, we uncover the future of finance, build by the people, for the people. Francesco Carbone, who worked in finance for +20 years speaks on the functions of banks, free banking and the future of finance. Since 2013, he has focused mainly on cryptocurrencies trading and teaching economics using the Austrian School approach. Fran (the man), a front-runner and battle-harden DeFi-expert par excellence and co-Founder of TheBit Research speaks on the next frontier of Finance: tokenized Real-World Assets. He breaks down the cambrian explosion of stables coins, interest bearing coins, T-Bills and why the Total-Value Locked (TVL) is skyrocketing in DeFi. The real alpha stuff.
2023-05-17
Let’s talk about Decentralized Finance (DeFi)! It is the new financial system build on blockchain networks. It might make you rich or not, but it will make you free. Why? Because DeFi democratizes access to financial services, increases financial inclusion and provides more control and freedom to the users. Like every new technology every beginning is hard and the learning curve can be stiff. Tonight, we break down the complexity, in the same way that DeFi breaks banks, but in a beginner friendly way. During The DeFi Talk there will be time for all questions you might have and even an interactive discussion with Fran, a front-runner and battle-harden DeFi-expert. He is a Co-Founder of TheBit Research; former pro-gambler for +10 years and laser-focused on finding new alpha in this emerging space.
2023-03-01
The superpower of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is not to make you rich but to make you free! Tonight, we break down the complexity of DeFi, in a beginner friendly way. DeFi is the superpower that can democratize access to financial services, increase financial inclusion and provide more control to users by building on blockchain networks instead of financial institutions. The speaker of tonight is a true DeFi-Superhero: Emerging of the DeFi-jungle, Fran decided it’s time to be first and thus became co-Founder of TheBit Research; for early is not too late for him! Self-made, former pro-gambler for +10 years and laser-focused he will share his deep insight before going to the AIBC Conference Dubai, where is eagerly anticipated. Please contact the organizers if you want to present!
2022-11-09
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is here to stay and replace traditional finance (TradFi). Just like the horse was replaced by cars and e-mails replaced the letter, history is about to repeat itself and DeFi is replacing TradFi. Come and meet the two speakers of tonight and see what is beyond the horizon: Richard worked in information systems auditing for several years before moving into DeFi. He now supports MultiDAO, a subsidiary DAO to Multichain, a Singapore-based Web 3 startup, that operates the largest blockchain interoperability protocol and bridge in its early governance processes and will offer some first hand insights on the inner workings of a DAO. Fran, co-Founder of TheBit Research, former pro-gambler for +10 years and laser-focused, will share some alpha. During the day he researches tokenomics and at night he liquidates the liquidation-bot. Please contact the organizers if you want to present!
“High-quality conversations, knowledgeable speakers, and a welcoming atmosphere. This meetup consistently exceeds expectations.”
Francisco Javier Fernández de la Fuente