SpeakerAshok Venkateswaran

Ashok Venkateswaran
Mastercard
VP- Blockchain and Digital Assets
Ashok leads the Blockchain and Digital Assets Practice for APAC region. In this role, he works closely with Mastercard clients to develop a digital currency and blockchain strategy and product roadmap. He has deep understanding of the digital currency ecosystem and its need to be interoperable to current environments. Prior to Mastercard, he led the Customer Experience and Digital Strategy practice for EY Singapore focusing on Banking and Capital Markets.

Sessions

2024/08/29
12:15PM - 12:45PM
bitFlyer Stage
EN
From Fiat to Tokens: Navigating the New Financial Frontier

This panel will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of asset tokenization in the financial sector. The speakers, representing major players in traditional finance (Mastercard), blockchain technology (Ripple), and central banking (Bank of Japan), will discuss the implications, challenges, and opportunities presented by tokenization. The panel will likely cover topics such as the tokenization of traditional assets, the role of blockchain in this process, regulatory considerations, and the potential impact on global financial systems.