More than 20 experts from both traditional and digital finance will share their insights at the «Finance 2.0 – Crypto Assets Conference» next Tuesday. finews.ch is a media partner of the event.

Among the speakers are Andrej Majcen from Bitcoin Suisse, Jan Brzezek from Crypto Finance, as well as representatives from the banking sector such as Jan de Schepper from Swissquote and Mark Dambacher from Incore Bank.

Facing Major Changes

A central talking-point is the upcoming European crypto regulation, Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), which will come into effect on December 30, 2024. This will have profound impacts on crypto-asset service providers, including those in Switzerland. The conference provides a platform to discuss these crucial issues and develop action strategies.

«Finance 2.0» will also address the global financial landscape: rising interest rates, geopolitical uncertainties, economic slowdowns, and record levels of debt in leading economies are causing concern.

Under the theme «Rethinking Finance: Bitcoin as a Stability Anchor in a Fragile Financial System,» leading economists will analyze the current situation and present potential solutions.

Rewriting Swiss Crypto Success Stories

Switzerland recognized the potential of crypto and blockchain technology early on. Bitcoin Suisse started in 2013, Swissquote introduced crypto services in 2017 as the first European bank, and Crypto Finance offered comprehensive digital asset services in the same year.

Today, Crypto Finance is part of Deutsche Boerse. Executives from these companies will share their experiences and future visions.

High Anticipation for the Awards Ceremony

Of the approximately 230 banks in Switzerland, currently only about a dozen offer crypto services. Pioneer institutions include the private bank Maerki Baumann, Postfinance, and the Lucerne Cantonal Bank. Their representatives will discuss their differentiation strategies and future plans.

The conference will be rounded off by the presentation of the «Swiss Crypto Awards,» honoring outstanding actors in the industry.

• «Finance 2.0» takes place on Tuesday in Zurich. Readers of finews.ch receive a 33 percent discount on tickets with the code: F24Disc33