by Vicktoria Klich & Maximilian Vargas
Welcome to the Onchain Culture, the podcast where we’re rethinking digital assets and the role of blockchain in transforming industries. In each episode, we explore how blockchain can solve real challenges for brands, institutions, and the Web3 community, breaking out of silos to share fresh perspectives. This season, presented by w3.vision x Blockstories, takes a deep dive into the key verticals and trends shaping the digital assets industry—from tokenization and asset management to stablecoins.
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February 26, 2025
<p>In this episode of the Onchain Culture Podcast, we dive deep into the world of digital asset investment products with Duncan Moir, the new President of 21Shares.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we explore 21Shares' strategic vision and market positioning in the evolving crypto ETP landscape. </p><p><br></p><p>We discuss the impact of traditional finance entering the space, key regulatory developments, and the changing dynamics of crypto assets. </p><p>Duncan shares insights on institutional adoption trends and the transformative potential of blockchain technology in asset management.</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>0:00 - Introduction and Duncan's transition to 21Shares</p><p>4:33 - Strategic vision and restructuring at 21Shares</p><p>8:44 - 21Shares' market position and product innovation</p><p>13:41 - Competition from traditional finance and impact on crypto ETPs</p><p>21:45 - Market outlook for 2025 and significant narratives</p><p>24:56 - Institutional adoption trends and pension fund involvement</p><p>30:21 - Divergence in crypto assets and market categorization</p><p>33:31 - Blockchain technology's impact on asset management</p><p>35:47 - Approaches to DLT adoption in asset management</p><p>38:15 - Exciting developments for 2025 and industry outlook</p><p><br></p><p>What is the Digital Assets Season 2025?</p><p>The Digital Assets Season (presented by w3.vision x Blockstories) is Europe’s largest educational campaign on exploring the next drivers of institutional adoption in digital assets. </p><p>From January to March 2025, 8 leading industry partners are hosting a 10-week immersive series designed to equip financial institutions with the strategies and playbooks needed to succeed in digital assets in 2025.</p><p>Watch, read and participate in our events here: https://www.w3.vision/</p><p>Get in touch:</p><p>Duncan Moir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-moir/</p><p>21Shares: https://www.21shares.com/en-eu</p><p>Vicktoria Klich: www.linkedin.com/in/vicktoriaklich</p><p>Maximilian Vargas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-vargas/</p><p>Relevant Links for the Digital Assets Season 2025:</p><p>Podcast: https://www.onchainculture.xyz/</p><p>Newsletter: https://ccd.beehiiv.com/</p><p>Event Calendar: https://lu.ma/DigitalAssetsSeason2025</p><p><br></p><p>Edited by:</p><p>Viktor Foos: https://linktr.ee/viktorfoos<br></p>
February 12, 2025
<p>As a pioneering institution in Germany, Deka is leading the charge in blockchain technology and financial ecosystem development. We are exploring Dekas strategic vision for tokenization, their journey in digital assets, and the challenges and opportunities in institutional adoption.</p><p>Michael Cyrus guides us through the potential of blockchain in reshaping financial infrastructures and the exciting prospects for stablecoin solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>0:00 - Introduction</p><p>0:19 - Blockchain's role in finance</p><p>0:37 - Deka's Blockchain efforts</p><p>1:29 - Michael Cyrus and Deka's initiatives</p><p>5:06 - Blockchain-based securities lending</p><p>8:01 - Business model shifts</p><p>11:03 - Niche for digital assets</p><p>16:35 - Cost-saving in securities lending</p><p>19:02 - Automating with smart contracts</p><p>21:00 - Digital securities progress</p><p>24:33 - Delivery versus payment</p><p>27:01 - Stablecoin solutions</p><p>31:02 - Liquidity challenges</p><p>35:02 - Overcoming fragmentation</p><p>41:00 - Asset tokenization strategies</p><p>50:02 - Deka's 2025 roadmap</p><p><br></p><p>What is the Digital Assets Season 2025?</p><p>The Digital Assets Season (presented by w3.vision x Blockstories) is Europe’s largest educational campaign on exploring the next drivers of institutional adoption in digital assets.</p><p>From January to March 2025, 8 leading industry partners are hosting a 10-week immersive series designed to equip financial institutions with the strategies and playbooks needed to succeed in digital assets in 2025</p><p><br></p><p>.Watch, read and participate in our events here: https://www.w3.vision/</p><p>Get in touch:</p><p>Michael Cyrus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-cyrus-635a0036/</p><p>Deka Website: https://www.deka.de/privatkunden</p><p>Vicktoria Klich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicktoriaklich/</p><p>Maximilian Vargas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-vargas/</p><p><br></p><p>Relevant Links for the Digital Assets Season 2025:</p><p>Podcast: https://www.onchainculture.xyz/</p><p>Newsletter: https://ccd.beehiiv.com/</p><p>Event Calendar: https://lu.ma/DigitalAssetsSeason2025</p><p><br></p><p>Edited by:</p><p>Viktor Foos: https://linktr.ee/viktorfoos<br></p>
February 5, 2025
<p>In this episode of the Onchain Culture Podcast, we chat with Nils Schoenaich-Carolath from tradias, a German-regulated securities trading bank leading in digital asset trading, market making, and tokenization. We explore tradias' role in Germany's Bitcoin sell-off, their innovative OTC trading and tokenization efforts, and their outlook on MiCA regulation and institutional adoption. Whether you're in crypto or traditional finance, this episode offers key insights into the future of digital assets in Europe.</p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>0:00 - 1:24 - Intro to tradias and their OTC, market making, and tokenization work</p> <p>1:24 - 2:45 - Insights into Germany's Bitcoin sell-off</p> <p>2:45 - 5:10 - Nils' role at tradias and their mission in digital assets</p> <p>5:10 - 8:28 - 2024 milestones and expansion plans</p> <p>8:28 - 12:14 - Large OTC trades without moving markets</p> <p>12:14 - 17:25 - Challenges of media scrutiny during the Bitcoin sell-off</p> <p>17:25 - 20:49 - Future of nation-state Bitcoin reserves and institutional adoption</p> <p>20:49 - 26:07 - tradias' work in tokenization and scaling challenges</p> <p>26:07 - 31:00 - Plans for a lending desk and risk management in crypto lending</p> <p>31:00 - 36:52 - Impact of MiCA regulation and tradias' expansion strategy</p> <p>36:52 - 42:55 - Outlook for 2025: Institutional adoption and Euro stablecoins4</p> <p>2:55 - 46:25 - Closing thoughts and how to connect with tradias</p> <p><br></p> <p>What is the Digital Assets Season 2025?</p> <p>The Digital Assets Season (presented by w3.vision x Blockstories) is Europe’s largest educational campaign on exploring the next drivers of institutional adoption in digital assets. From January to March 2025, 8 leading industry partners are hosting a 10-week immersive series designed to equip financial institutions with the strategies and playbooks needed to succeed in digital assets in 2025.</p> <p>Watch, read and participate in our events here: https://www.w3.vision/</p> <p>Get in touch:</p> <p>Nils von Schoenaich-Carolath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nils-schoenaich-carolath/</p> <p>tradias Website: https://www.tradias.de/</p> <p>Vicktoria Klich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicktoriaklich/</p> <p>Maximilian Vargas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-vargas/</p> <p>Relevant Links for the Digital Assets Season 2025:</p> <p>Podcast: https://www.onchainculture.xyz/</p> <p>Newsletter: https://w3-news.beehiiv.com/</p> <p>Event Calendar: https://lu.ma/DigitalAssetsSeason2025</p> <p><br></p> <p>Edited by:Viktor Foos: https://linktr.ee/viktorfoos</p>
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