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In the ever-changing world of financial technology, the term that has captivated investors, technologists, and innovators is Decentralized Finance, or DeFi. Through blockchain technology and smart contracts, DeFi is reshaping traditional finance into an open, decentralized landscape. With the DeFi ecosystem's growth, a new vocabulary emerges.Whether you're new to concepts like decentralized lending, yield farming, and liquidity pools, or an industry veteran keeping up with the latest trends, a comprehensive glossary serves as your guide. We embark on a throwback journey through the DeFi terminology from ADFS 2022. Join us for the ADFS summit on 20th–23rd November, 2024 where we will hear the fundamental terms driving this financial revolution.Together, we pave the way for 'The Future of Finance in Africa: Our Path to a New African.' Pretty Kubyane Shadrack Kubyane Mary Njoki Lemuel Mangla Maureen Mbaka, CBS PATRICIA #decentralizedfinance #SouthAfrica #fintech #ADFS2024 #futureoffinance #financialinclusion #inclusion

Clifford Chance and the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) are delighted to invite you to the Future of Digital Finance 2024 taking place on Tuesday 1 October in London and globally via livestream. Our incredible line up of international industry experts will explore the key issues for digital assets globally including: • What's next for the global regulatory landscape, including updates from Baroness Kay Swinburne, Peter Kerstens advisor to the European Commission on #MiCA and Deepa Raja Carbon, Managing Director & Vice-Chair Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) on Middle East developments. • With a new government in place, what will the UK's role in the global digital finance world be? • How will #AI transform the digital assets landscape for financial services? • What new developments are we seeing for the tokenization of funds and assets? • How are the challenges of achieving interoperability between platforms being addressed? Don't miss out, register your interest below now: https://okt.to/Vs3zmJ #DigitalAssets #Crypto #Cryptoassets #CryptoRegulation #Interoperability #DigitalFinance #FinTech #DLT #blockchain

The MiCA Crypto Alliance Steering Committee is composed of experts that bring a wealth of experience in the industry. One of them is Dimitrios Psarrakis, a prominent financial economist and a pioneer in financial markets innovation. Dimitris is CEO of ValueVerse and currently serves as a Board Director at the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) and is a Senior Fellow at the Wharton Business School. With over seven years of experience at the European Parliament as an Economic and Monetary Policy Specialist, Dimitris played a pivotal role in shaping the future of finance in Europe, co-drafting key components of the EU's Digital Finance Regulations, including the Blockchain Resolution of the European Parliament, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation and the DLT Pilot Regime. Reflecting on the future of crypto space, Dimitris remarks: "Regulation is not the enemy of innovation, it can be a transformative power that leads to growth and development. A clear and robust regulatory framework like MiCA provides the certainty and trust the industry needs to thrive and scale in a responsible way. The MiCA Crypto Alliance is committed to guiding this transformation, ensuring that the benefits of this regulation reach businesses and consumers alike. " With experts like Dimitris on board, the MiCA Crypto Alliance is set to navigate the evolving landscape of digital finance, ensuring growth, innovation, and trust. Join the Alliance: https://lnkd.in/gNC27YQZ   #DigitalFinance #CryptoRegulation #MiCA #Blockchain #FinancialInnovation #DLT #CryptoAlliance

There are three truths we cannot ignore when we consider the MiCA Newtonian Physics: 1. MiCA brings legal clarity and regulatory certainty in a space that there was a multiplicity of regulatory approaches, harmonizig the EU cryptoassets market. 2. Despite the regulatory certainty we still need to walk great distances to operationalise the rulebook into the business, operational and profitability model of the regulated entities. I expect a lot of friction in the coming couple of years as the level of readiness and culture of the NCAs hasn’t reached a satisfactory level of expertise yet. 3. In some cases even some of the ESAs seem that they don’t understand the spirit of MiCA in the way they draft their RTSs endangering their adoption by the European Commission and the European Parliament. In one line, we have not reached an optimal regulatory equilibrium yet, and this is a significant challenge that the #MiCA_Alliance of the DLT Science Foundation strives to address proposing good governance practices and a methodology that generates shortcuts in the MiCA compliance labyrinth.

Had the pleasure of moderating an insightful panel discussion at the Future Blockchain Summit on “Navigating Global Regulations: DeFi and Centralized Exchanges in Focus.” We explored how centralized exchanges (#CEX) will evolve as decentralized finance (#DeFi) moves toward becoming mainstream. Our discussion highlighted how frameworks like MiCA are approaching DeFi, with local regulators prioritizing consumer protection and the development of healthier digital asset ecosystems. Key takeaways included strong opinions that DeFi shouldn’t be directly regulated—since regulating code isn’t straightforward—and the importance of decentralization and democratic finance. We also touched on the crucial need for regulatory harmonization across jurisdictions to support innovation while safeguarding users. Special thanks to the fantastic panelists: • Robert Kopitsch Secretary General, Blockchain for Europe • Sonia Shaw, President, CoinW • Sudhu Arumugam , Chief Product Officer, M2 Exchange • Irina Heaver, Partner, Neolegal • Nicholas McNicholas , Head of Enforcement, Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority [VARA] Excited to see how we can continue to align innovation and regulation to ensure a balanced future for DeFi and CEX. #DeFi #CryptoRegulation #CEX #FutureOfFinance #BlockchainSummit #BlockchainRegulations #DigitalAssets M2 CoinW #Gitex #FBS2024 Unlock Blockchain

In the ever-changing world of financial technology, the term that has captivated investors, technologists, and innovators is Decentralized Finance, or DeFi. Through blockchain technology and smart contracts, DeFi is reshaping traditional finance into an open, decentralized landscape. With the DeFi ecosystem's growth, a new vocabulary emerges.Whether you're new to concepts like decentralized lending, yield farming, and liquidity pools, or an industry veteran keeping up with the latest trends, a comprehensive glossary serves as your guide. We embark on a throwback journey through the DeFi terminology from ADFS 2022. Join us for the ADFS summit on 20th–23rd November, 2024 where we will hear the fundamental terms driving this financial revolution.Together, we pave the way for 'The Future of Finance in Africa: Our Path to a New African.' Pretty Kubyane Shadrack Kubyane Mary Njoki Lemuel Mangla Maureen Mbaka, CBS PATRICIA #decentralizedfinance #SouthAfrica #fintech #ADFS2024 #futureoffinance #financialinclusion #inclusion

✏️As many of our clients are exploring the use of tokenized high-quality liquid assets like money market funds (𝗠𝗠𝗙𝘀) for margin lending and collateral posting, it is crucial to understand the evolving legal landscape that supports this innovation. Luxembourg has emerged as a pioneer in financial innovation by embracing the potential of blockchain technology in the collateralization space through the enactment of Blockchain Law III. This legislation is a testament to the country's commitment to integrating digital assets into the fabric of traditional financial systems. The law enhances the capital markets sector by enabling the collateralization of tokenized financial instruments, a move that is not just timely but transformative for the future of capital markets.   The Collateral Act dated 5 August 2005 (the 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁), known for its adaptability and efficiency, underpins this innovation. It provides a robust legal framework for using tokenized financial instruments as collateral. This is particularly relevant for low-risk and stable instruments such as LP share interests in money market funds, which can now be pledged to secure loans or fulfill other obligations. Therefore, bringing high-grade and safe investments in tokenized form into the realm of DLT efficiency.   Read more about it 👉 https://lnkd.in/ew6MAtGh   Frank Mausen ❘ Paul Péporté ❘ Jean-Christian Six ❘ Yannick Arbaut ❘ Miao Wang ❘ Pierre-Henry Maroteaux ❘ David Van Gaever ❘ Philippe Noeltner ❘ Joanna Pecenik Vergès d’Espagne ❘ Codrina Constantinescu ❘ Jennifer Rouault ❘ Lisa Klemann ❘ Vittoria Faraone ❘ Niels S. ❘ Laurent Goyer ❘ Dara Ingallo   #Tokenisation #MMFS #DLT #Blockchain #Luxembourg #AOShearman

🚀 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 🚀 We are excited to announce that Gilles Roth, 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, will be joining us at Luxembourg Blockchain Week 2024! 📅 Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 📍 Venue: Chambre de Commerce du Luxembourg Curious to hear more about the use of #DLT in the #Luxembourg Financial industry? Then do not miss the opportunity to listen to H.E 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞'𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡! Luxembourg has demonstrated over the years its interest in #financial technology and support to #blockchain with not 1, not 2 but 4 Blockchain Laws dedicated to facilitating the use of the technology in the financial space. What will be next? How it is helping the daily business of the financial institutions? These are core topics that will be discussed during the week. 🎟 If you want to attend, get your pass for the week here: www.blockchainweek.lu Infrachain, The LHoFT - Luxembourg House of Financial Technology, LëtzBlock - Luxembourg, SnT, Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Ministère des Finances du Luxembourg, Ministère de la Digitalisation - Luxembourg, Ministère de l'Économie - Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, The Dots Luxembourg, The Luxembourg House of Web3 Coinpedia - Crypto & Fintech News Media, Coin Edition, Kamel Amroune ICOHOLDER, Paperjam next, Delano, Luxembourg for Finance, ABBL, ALFI - Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry, Administration des contributions directes, Administration de l'enregistrement, des domaines et de la TVA, Opportunity Financial Services, Société Générale, CACEIS, Clearstream #LBW24 #Luxembourg #Blockchain #Innovation #DLT #LuxembourgFinance

Join us this week for an insightful discussion on the increasing adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrency and how it’s shaping the financial landscape at the 18th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum on 10-11 October 2024 at the Marriott Hotel, Athens, Greece. Featuring expert speakers: 🥃Jovi O. Overo, Managing Director at Unlimit BaaS, UK Costas X., Managing Director at CHAINBLOX Demetrios Tseas, Senior Cryptocurrency Consultant at Infocredit Group Ltd Moderator: Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert Topics Include: » The importance of regulatory clarity » Tokenization of real-world assets » Continuous growth of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) » Adoption of crypto payments by mainstream customers and major retailers Book now to enjoy a 10% discount before it expires! Contact us at info@qubevents.com to claim the discount! To register and access the agenda: https://bit.ly/47NmLO4 For more information on registration, please contact info@qubevents.com #qubevents #Greece #Athens #Fintech #NPF #Payments #Regtech #Event2024 #Limassol #Cyprus #CEO #AI #Finance #Sponsor #Europe #Cyprus #DigitalPayments #Conference #Networking #Speakers #Forum #Regulatory #NextGen #AML #JoinUs #Compliance #Trends