🎙️ Crypto Legends: Banks, Crypto & The Future of Finance
Join host Adam Bialy (CEO, Fiat Republic) with special guests Daniel Goldman (Orbital) and Frank Wong (BitGo) as they dive deep into the complex relationship between traditional banks and the crypto industry.
Key topics discussed:

Why tier-1 banks are hesitant to work with crypto platforms
The impact of regulations like SAB 121 on bank-crypto relationships
How crypto companies are navigating changing regulatory landscapes in the US and Europe
The tension between privacy and compliance in crypto transactions
The future of stablecoins and their potential to revolutionize cross-border payments

Featured insights on:

Banks' evolving approach to crypto infrastructure
The role of regulated custody solutions
How crypto platforms can build trust with traditional financial institutions
The impact of upcoming European regulations (MiCA)
Solutions for balancing transaction monitoring with user privacy

Special thanks to our guests:
Daniel Goldman - Head of Partnerships at Orbital
Frank Wong - Executive Director of Platform Sales at BitGo
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🎥 Bringing Crypto to the Mainstream with Mounir Laggoune, CEO, Finary, Nicolas Louvet, CEO, Coinhouse, Bertrand GODIN, Co-founder and COO, Fipto and Wolf-Alexis Puttfarken, Director Sales France and Benelux, Bitpanda. 🎥

Delve into an insightful discussion on bridging the gap between crypto and mainstream usage in this engaging panel discussion. Our panelists, featuring notable figures from the crypto industry, unravel their personal journeys and share a spectrum of perspectives on what mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies entails. The discussion spanned across various facets, including retail adoption, corporate usage, and the role of financial services.

Education emerged as a linchpin for wider adoption, with a call for quality-controlled resources to mitigate risks associated with misinformation and scams. Proposals around simplification and tailored asset management solutions were seen as pivotal to lower barriers for individuals lacking extensive crypto knowledge or time.

Special emphasis was given to user-centric solutions with Wolf-Alexis from Bitpanda spotlighting the importance of simplistic access to cryptocurrency by melding web two and web three technologies. Bitpanda's offering of infrastructure solutions to banks and fintechs, alongside Fipto's endeavor to refine international payments through blockchain technology, showcased practical applications of crypto in enhancing transparency, speed, and cost-effectiveness in transactions.

A significant portion of the discussion revolved around harmonising with regulators to frame clear, innovation-friendly regulations that also safeguard consumers. Challenges around creating a level playing field for crypto applications across different countries were also debated, shedding light on the nuances affecting retail customers.

Tackling regulatory hurdles, the conversation shifted towards the impact on innovation with specific mentions of AI and blockchain. The juxtaposition of banks' slower adaptation due to compliance processes against their acquisition of agile startups, underscored the dynamic between traditional finance and emerging crypto solutions.

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Join Daniel Gouldman, ex-CEO of Unbanked, and Mirnas Brescic, VP of Revenue at Rain, as they delve into a comprehensive discussion on the evolving landscape of the cryptocurrency industry. Drawing from their extensive experiences, they shed light on the complex world of crypto regulations, challenges, and the recent collapse of major banks like Silvergate and Signature. This insightful conversation explores how these events reshape the industry and their implications for the global markets.

Key Highlights:
Analysis of the Silvergate and Signature bank collapses and their market impact.
Discussion on the difficulties faced by crypto-friendly banks in the US.
Examination of future prospects for instant settlement networks in the crypto space.

In-Depth Discussions:
Challenges of international money transfers in the crypto industry.
The role of stablecoins and geopolitical factors in global currency markets.
The potential of PayPal as an alternative for USD transactions.
The crucial role of regulation and big banks in the future of cryptocurrency.

What You'll Learn:
The current state and future trends of the cryptocurrency market.
The importance of regulatory clarity and building trust in the crypto industry.
Innovative strategies for overcoming challenges in crypto banking.

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