Crypto Trading Infrastructure for Institutional Investors | European Blockchain Convention 9

Wed, Oct 2, 2024, 12:00 AM

The panel discussion navigated the intricate landscape of institutional crypto trading, highlighting a spectrum of participants ranging from traditional financial entities to crypto-native institutions. Post-2022, the definition of institutions evolved, focusing on banks, hedge funds, asset managers, and pension funds. Notably, challenges with vertically integrated exchanges were discussed, prompting a shift toward specialized services and the separation of execution from custody to better accommodate institutional requirements. The conversation turned to the transformative influence of talent moving between traditional finance and the crypto space. Individuals with financial backgrounds were seen as bringing credibility, facilitating dialogue with institutional clients, and enhancing user experiences. The advantages of this bidirectional flow of talent were underscored, enriching both sectors. Regulatory dynamics took center stage, emphasizing the pivotal role of regulations in institutional crypto trading. Regulatory clarity was deemed crucial for institutional engagement, with ongoing progress in the EU but concerns persisting about the regulatory landscape in the US. The potential approval of a Bitcoin ETF in the US emerged as a pivotal moment, offering optimism for the future growth and maturation of the crypto ecosystem. --------- Speakers: Bilal Jafar | Dow Jones (moderator) Chris Aruliah | Wincent Simon Forster| TP ICAP Silvina Moschini | Unicoin Christopher Siedentopf | Uphold --------- The European Blockchain Convention is the most influential blockchain event in Europe. Follow us to find out more 👇 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-blockchain-convention/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EBlockchainCon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eblockchainconvention/