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The current economic downturn and simultaneous price slumps in the global financial markets have revealed considerable weaknesses and volatility risks in traditional asset classes. Here, crypto-assets such as Bitcoin or Ether could contribute to diversifying the investment portfolio in order to cushion the effects of market slumps. Additionally, new regulatory standards, such as the German Money Laundering Act now allows banks to offer and custodize crypto currencies, enabling institutional investors to invest in crypto assets. In conjunction with an anticipation of an expected increase in Bitcoin prices, possibly caused by the upcoming Bitcoin halving in May, crypto assets now appear to be ready for institutionalization. Therefore, we cordially invite you to discuss the outlook for this asset class with the following landmark companies and to be updated on forthcoming market developments:

• Bitcoin Suisse pioneering in providing crypto-financial services
• SEBA Bank providing a seamless, secure and easy-to-use bridge between digital and traditional assets
• Daura facilitating SMEs and Startups access to investors and the management of shareholder rights

For this purpose we base our planned panel discussion on 3 theses:

1. Crypto assets, such as Bitcoin and Ether, are likely to become an alternative and a complement asset class, increasingly sought after by asset managers as a result of the current crisis integrated in the future financial system.

2. The upcoming Bitcoin halving and the accompanying supply shortage has the potential to result in significant price increases of crypto assets, while retaining a perceived long-term value, potentially better than gold or silver.

3. Sustainability and transparency through tokenization can become a new value proposition of crypto assets. Accordingly they are not a contradiction to sustainable investments. Bitcoin, for instance, can contribute to higher R&D investments in harvesting renewable energies and further through new technological advancements, such as the lightning protocol.

Speakers

• Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner, Frankfurt School Blockchain Center
• Thomas Zerndt, Business Engineering Institute St. Gallen
• Dr. Raffael Huber, Bitcoin Suisse
• Dr. Daniel Kuehne, SEBA Bank
• Peter Schnürer, Daura
• Philipp Schulden, Frankfurt School Blockchain Center

Location and Date

Location: Zoom (access data will be emailed shortly before the start of the event)

Date: Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 14:00-15:15, CET

Language: English

Registration required via Eventbrite; dial-in via zoom (installation required); maximum number of participants: 300

Agenda

14:00 - Introductory remarks by Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner, Frankfurt School Blockchain Center

14:10 - Bitcoin Halving & the Rational Miner (Dr. Raffael Huber, Bitcoin Suisse)

14:20 - Capitalising on Digital Assets (Dr. Daniel Kuehne, SEBA Bank)

14:30 - Digital Assets – Gamechanger or Hype? (Peter Schnürer, Daura)

14:40 - Introductory panel discussion remarks by Introductory remarks by Thomas Zerndt, Business Engineering Institute St. Gallen

14:45 - Panel discussion and Q&A

15:15 - End of webinar

Tickets and Registration

Required via Eventbrite; you will receive the URL for the webinar in advance.

This event is ideal for the following people

We think the event is best suited for:

• Investors interested in digital assets
• Employees and decision-makers from the financial sector interested in blockchain technology
• Analysts dealing with the application of these technologies
• Startup founders and startup enthusiasts interested in blockchain technology
• Consultants and lawyers interested in the implications of blockchain technology
• People who are interested in alternative ways of investment

Contact

Frankfurt School Blockchain Center

E-Mail: team@fs-blockchain.de

Telefon: +49 69 154 008-790

Internet: www.fs-blockchain.de

About Frankfurt School Blockchain Center

The Frankfurt School Blockchain Center is a think tank and research center which investigates the implications of blockchain technology for companies and their business models. Apart from the development of prototypes, it serves as a platform for managers, startups, technology and industry experts to share knowledge and best practices. The Blockchain Center also provides new research impulses and develops training for students and executives. It focuses on banking, mobility, “Industry 4.0” and the energy sector.

Further information can be found on the Website, on Facebook, or via Twitter.

About the Business Engineering Institute St. Gallen (BEI)

The BEI supports a large number of companies in their digital transformation and is the leading institute in the German-speaking world that combines theory and practice. It conducts applied and design oriented research at the interface between business and IT for over 20 years in cooperation with various universities and initiatives. The BEI orchestrates the development of business ecosystems with its industry partners and believes in the creation of innovative business models in interdisciplinary and interorganizational networks. Further information can be found on the Website.