The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG

In this episode, we'll delve into the world of enterprise blockchain. We'll explore the role of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) and its impact on standardization and adoption. Our guests, Tom Lyons and Dan Burnett will discuss the latest trends in enterprise blockchain, developments, and the challenges enterprises face during implementation. we address questions likeHow is the EEA different from the Ethereum Foundation? what purpose does it serve in the ecosystem?In 2017  we saw a lot of activity with R3 and Corda and the EEA , but at least I haven’t heard a lot since then, what is new in the world of enterprise blockchain?On the topic of standardization - What are the main trends you are seeing in the enterprise/business Ethereum world?What are you working on now that you are most excited about?What are the key challenges enterprises face around implementation? How do you help address these? If you had a call to action for our listeners, what would it be?Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer 

In this podcast we were excited to dive into the world of cryptocurrency regulation, with a particular focus on the ground-breaking Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MICA). Join Luka Mueller and Firas Habach, two esteemed experts in the field, as they demystify the complex landscape of crypto regulations and shed light on the profound impact MICA has on the future of digital assets.Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer 

Switzerland and blockchain: This episode is part of a limited series produced in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and Home of Blockchain.swiss, which aims to highlight the successful implementation of blockchain technology across finance, industry, and NGOs. In this episode, we talk to Tatjana Meier, Blockchain Practice Leader at IBM Switzerland, and Ali Habbabeh, Web 3.0 Product Manager at Roche, about how blockchain technology transforms supply chain management, where its benefits and challenges are, and unique opportunities the Swiss market presents when it comes to implementing blockchain technology in supply chain management. Do you want to know more about business opportunities in the blockchain industry and the digital ecosystem in Switzerland? Get in touch at www.s-ge.com/en/blockchain and www.HomeofBlockchain.swiss.Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer 

Switzerland and blockchain: This episode is part of a limited series produced in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and Home of Blockchain.swiss, which aims to highlight the successful implementation of blockchain technology across finance, industry, and NGOs.In this episode, we talk to Philipp Cottier, Managing Partner at L1 Digital, and Mathias Imbach, Co-Founder and Group CEO at Sygnum, about the financial and banking environment around cryptocurrencies and what role Swiss financial institutions play in the global adoption of crypto. Do you want to know more about business opportunities in the blockchain industry and the digital ecosystem in Switzerland? Get in touch at www.s-ge.com/en/blockchain and www.HomeofBlockchain.swiss.Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer 

Switzerland and blockchain: This episode is part of a limited series produced in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and Home of Blockchain.swiss, which aims to highlight the successful implementation of blockchain technology across finance, industry, and NGOs. In this episode, we talk to Karin Lorez, Founder of Lorez Legal and Scale Compliance, and Alexander Brunner, President of Home of Blockchain.swiss, about the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency in Switzerland, how it has evolved, and why it is so successful. Do you want to know more about business opportunities in the blockchain industry and the digital ecosystem in Switzerland? Get in touch at www.s-ge.com/en/blockchain and www.HomeofBlockchain.swiss. Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer 

Switzerland and blockchain: This episode is part of a limited series produced in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and Home of Blockchain.swiss , which aims to highlight the successful implementation of blockchain technology across finance, industry, and NGOs. In this episode, we talk to Sandro Knöpfel, Head of Strategic Partnerships at the Cardano Foundation, and Alvaro Cosi, Communications Manager at Switzerland for UNHCR, about how humanitarian organizations can benefit from blockchain technology. Do you want to know more about business opportunities in the blockchain industry and the digital ecosystem in Switzerland? Get in touch at Blockchain Hub Switzerland | S-GE and www.HomeofBlockchain.swiss.Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer 

Every year Sygnum publishes a Digital Asset Outlook report, explaining events of the last year and the banks outlook for the year ahead. Understanding that not everyone can access or consume a full 28-page report, this year, we decided to summarize it down to a quick, simple 30 minute podcast to highlight key takeaways. Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer 

Thinking about investments in a bear market can be challenging! To address the fallout from the events of 2022, and how they changed the approach to risk management and portfolio strategy, we were happy to sit down with AM experts, Charles-Henry Monchau (Syz Bank) and Fabian Dori (Sygnum) to break it all down. We looked at questions like: Why do you think crypto needs to be a part of your portfolio?How / and why can crypto positions be integrated into traditional portfolios?It's been a difficult year in Crypto – how has this changed your outlook and approach? Addressing tradfi concerns  and with crypto exposure – including smart contract risk and regulatory uncertainty?Can crypto still be considered a diversifier for traditional portfolios?How to value crypto investments – compared to the traditional world? What are roadblocks that you face with crypto adoption?Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer 

The events of 2022 have emphasized the need and growth for truly decentralized, Web 3 solutions. However, the success of Web3 solutions is heavily reliant on community, which is largely driven by marketing. So, it was a pleasure to sit down with Massimo Moretti (CEO and Founder of Signvm accelerator) and Dom Castley (CMO, Sygnum) to understand what it takes to build a successful brand in Web3. We explored questions like:What are key factors for growth in web3? What's different from the traditional world ?  Why is community in web 3 so strong, and how do you build it? What are newer aspects to growth in web3, like metaverse presence, Discord, lens and airdrops?What role do traditional social media and paid media continue to play?   What are easy mistakes to avoid, but people don’t often do? Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer 

Managing your own crypto assets is challenging enough in a calm market. As the crypto world faces waves of turbulence this November, we were happy to sit down with Christoph Simmchen (Safe ecosystem) and Martin Burgherr (Sygnum) to make sense of how to assess and use different custody solutions.  In this new background of FTX market events, how has your view of custody solutions in the market changed?How do you think regulation will change? What in your view would be a welcome change? The use case for custody used to be pure custody, now its more about defi and staking – how do you think this evolves? On a more personal level, what are key factors and risks you consider when working with custody providers? Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer