Blockchain - A Catalyst of Disruption in Finance
Date and Time: May 27th - 11am - 12pm IST
Panelists -
Meike Krautscheid | CEO & Founder, BlockXSpace |
Shinam Arora | CEO, Hybrid Finance Blockchain |
Charu Sethi | CMO, Unique Networks |
Tanvi Ratna | Founder & CEO, Policy 4.0 |
Padmashri Suresh | Practice Director, HCL Technologies |
Moderator: Daniela Barbosa
Daniela will introduce the topic of the panel
Introductions - (order from list above starting with Meike) - Max 15min - until 11:15
- please take no more then 3-5 minutes to introduce yourself, your role, your company and tell us 1 thing that you would like the audience to take away from today's panel!
Please add your name alongside if the question interests you.
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Questions will be asked of one speaker and then others should provide their input, bring up alternate points, etc.
Q1: (5min) - 11:15-11:20 (will ask Padmashri first) - On the role of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets in the future of finance, and how can we balance innovation with the need for regulatory oversight and stability
Others to add, their comments - is applying existing financial regulations adequate? If innovation is stifled in one region, will companies and consumers just go elsewhere? how does innovative approaches in finance like Defi change the roles of banks, what opportunities does it open ?
Q2: (5min) 11:20 - 11:25 (will ask Tanvi first) - What are some of the ethical considerations around the use of blockchain in finance, particularly with regards to issues like privacy, security, and transparency?
Other to add their comments - Topics of CBDC, transparency
Q3 (5min) 11:25-11:30 (will ask Meiki first)- Sometime when we talk about issues like privacy and security we can get caught up and not see a lot of the key value in the tech itself, so let’s get back to the basics on what are some of the key benefits of the technology . How can blockchain enhance efficiency, transparency, and trust in these areas?
Others to add their comments
Q4 (5) 11:30-11:35 (will ask Charu first) - on how blockchain technology be used to increase financial inclusion and democratize access to financial services, particularly in developing countries or underserved communities?
Others to add their comments
Q5 (5min) 11:35-11:40 (will ask Shinam)- Tokenization of Real World Assets - what kind of opportunities does that bring to regular people in the market, what risks are there?
Others to add their comments
Q6 (5min) - (ALL) Before we break for questions from the audience. what is one thing that you have recently learned - that you think today everyone in the room, should jot down and do some research on?
Q&A 11:50-12 Q&A from audience and each other
Questions | Name |
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What are some of the key ways that blockchain is disrupting traditional financial systems and institutions, and what are the implications of this disruption? | |
How do you see blockchain technology transforming the way we think about financial transactions and investments, and what new opportunities or risks might arise as a result? | Padmashri & Charu |
What are some of the biggest challenges facing the widespread adoption of blockchain technology in finance, and how can we address these challenges to create more secure and efficient systems? | |
How can blockchain technology be used to increase financial inclusion and democratize access to financial services, particularly in developing countries or underserved communities? | Padmashri & Charu |
What role do you see cryptocurrencies and other digital assets playing in the future of finance, and how can we balance innovation with the need for regulatory oversight and stability? | Padmashri |
How might blockchain technology impact the role of banks and other financial institutions, and what challenges might arise as a result of these changes? | Tanvi |
What are some of the ethical considerations around the use of blockchain in finance, particularly with regards to issues like privacy, security, and transparency? | Tanvi |
What lessons can we learn from early blockchain and cryptocurrency experiments like Bitcoin, and how can we apply these lessons to create more sustainable and equitable financial systems? | |
Considering the banks failing one by one, how do you see this as a catalyst of disruption in Finance? | |
CBDC -
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DeFi
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- How has blockchain technology transformed the financial landscape, and what are some notable examples of its disruptive impact on traditional financial systems? | Meike |