# Institutionalization of Crypto & Digital Assets

- Channel: [European Blockchain Convention](https://streameth.org/european-blockchain-convention)
- Date: 2022-10-09
- Duration: 1:00:24
- Topics: European Blockchain Convention, Blockchain, DLT, crypto, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, crypto conference, digital asset, digital assets, digital asset summit, Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux, Roberto Machado, Karl Gridl, Coty de Monteverde, Patrick Heusser, Bitstamp, CYBAVO, Bain & Company, Crypto Finance, Banco Santander, cryptoassets
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-BA6H2T9Sc1g
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA6H2T9Sc1g

## Description

Cryptoassets have potential, but institutionalization is needed to realize this potential. Institutionalization is the at-scale participation in the crypto market of both traditional and emerging players within the global financial services ecosystem. 

We believe institutionalization is a necessary next step for crypto to create trust and scale.

Speakers: 
- Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux, Managing Director, Bitstamp
- Roberto Machado, General Manager EMEA, CYBAVO
- Karl Gridl, Associate Partner, Bain & Company
- Coty de Monteverde, Blockchain Center of Excellence Director, Banco Santander
- Patrick Heusser, Head of Trading, Crypto Finance