Passed event: Crypto Morning: Beyond the Hype 21.3.2024
This year, cryptoassets have once again moved into the spotlight with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approving the first U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds. We are gathering with a number of leading experts in the field to understand whether there is a place for cryptoassets in the investment portfolio. Welcome to this breakfast event on 21st March at Helsinki’s Lilla Roberts Hotel.
We will hear presentations by Menno Martens (VanEck), Joonas Järvinen (Kvarn Capital), and Bernhard Wenger (21Shares). Panel discussion with the presenters and Q&A session will be held after that.
In case you want to get up to speed and read some material beforehand, this series of articles on Digital Finance and Cryptoassets by CFA Institute Research & Policy Centre is a great place to start!
AGENDA
08:30 Light breakfast served
09:00 Presentation and panel session, followed by Q&A
SPEAKERS
Joonas Järvinen, CFA, CAIA, FRM, Investment Director and Founding Partner at Kvarn Capital, Finland. He has a history in the blockchain, cryptoasset and Web 3.0 sectors focusing on business development, regulation, and investment and brokerage services since 2018. Before transitioning to the cryptocurrency sector, Joonas worked with traditional investment products, alternative investments and wealth management services at Mandatum Life and SEB for eight years.
Menno Martens, Crypto Specialist and Product Manager for Crypto ETNs at VanEck Europe. He has been deeply involved in the crypto industry since 2016, navigating both its technical and investment side. Before joining VanEck, Menno was in the role of DLT Specialist at the Dutch Central Bank, where he led explorations into crypto's technological applications. Outside his professional engagements, Menno is also an active smart contract developer, constantly experimenting with emerging technologies, staking activities, and contributing to various crypto ecosystems.
Bernhard Wenger is VP, Head of Northern Europe at 21.co - the world's leader in providing access to crypto through simple and easy to use products, and parent company of 21Shares. In this role, Bernhard focuses on building sales and business development for the region as Head of Northern Europe at 21Shares. Previously, he was managing director of the Swiss office at State Street Global Advisors. Prior to that, he worked at ETF Securities in London in various roles, including Head of European Distribution. He has also held senior positions at Morgan Stanley, HSBC and BNP Paribas.