Crypto and Digital Assets

Chairperson’s welcome and opening remarks. 

The session explores how this rapidly growing sector addresses the unique challenges of the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Join us for an exciting discussion with the industry giant – Coinbase, where leading experts will discuss how evolving regulations are both the catalyst and constraint for the development of secure and compliant infrastructure, driving the institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies into a new era of financial innovation.  

• Minimising the possible risks of trading and investment in cryptocurrency  
• Coping with the challenges ahead: Overcoming technical and educational hurdles to avoid loses  
• Deepening your understanding: Managing exchanges to optimise timing and avoid market plunges

• Explore the absence of regulation in the digital assets landscape and the reasons why regulatory bodies are cautious about approaching the crypto world.  
• Examine the potential benefits of implementing better regulation for digital asset companies, enhancing capabilities, and promoting industry growth.  
• Discuss the implications of taxing crypto assets, weighing the pros and cons to strike a balance between fiscal policy and a flourishing crypto economy.  
• Join expert panellists from blockchain technology, regulation, and economics to uncover solutions for overcoming blockchain limitations through thoughtful and effective regulatory measures. 

While the era of colonialism might be behind us, its lasting effects persist and will reverberate for generations to come. Individuals in postcolonial nations grapple particularly with financial structures that disproportionately favour former colonial powers, often at the expense of the everyday citizen. Bitcoin presents a promising alternative, offering a pathway around these historically prejudiced institutions and empowering entrepreneurs to expand their ventures. Frederick Coleman shares insights on how individuals in postcolonial countries are leveraging Bitcoin for their transactions.

• Delve into the mechanics of tokenization, elucidating the steps involved in putting real estate assets on a blockchain, including smart contracts, fractional ownership, and regulatory considerations. 
• Discover the reasons behind embracing tokenization for real estate – from enhanced liquidity and accessibility to reduced transaction costs and increased transparency.  
•  What makes it a compelling proposition for investors and industry stakeholders alike? 

• Examining the difficulties which new users and beginners face in crypto, and the solution Millionero has devised to provide a user friendly platform.
• Analysis of key features about Millionero including perpetuals with collateral systems 

• Our journey of building Digital Asset Tokenisation Platforms. 
• Case studies and what we learnt  
• Hurdles along the way and challenges we still face 
• Looking ahead: gearing up to increased adoption and Interoperability 

• The potential impact of digital currencies on the banking sector and financial intermediation. 
• CBDCs vs Digital assets – Comparing the benefits and drawbacks of different types of digital currencies. 
• How digital currencies could affect international trade, and cross-border payments, and improve financial inclusion? 

• What is a custodian bank?
• How does a traditional custodian differ from a crypto custodian
• Regulatory standards that matter for custody.
• What does the true segregation of assets look like?
• Getting ready for true institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies and tokenised assets.