Integral sponsors Digital Asset Summit in London
Integral's sponsorship of the Digital Asset Summit in London underlines our commitment to digital asset accounting and to bridging traditional finance with crypto. Our partnership with Franklin Templeton to explore tokenization infrastructure showcases Integral's role in driving institutional crypto adoption and innovation in financial operations.
TL;DR
Integral is the platinum sponsor of the Digital Asset Summit (DAS) in London at Hilton Metropole from March 18-20.
The summit will include a panel featuring Integral's Vasilia Kratsios on the institutionalization of crypto.
Integral and Franklin Templeton have partnered to develop tokenization accounting infrastructure, marking a significant move towards institutional adoption of crypto technologies.
Context
As a leader in digital asset accounting software, we're investing in this year’s Digital Asset Summit (DAS) in London as a platinum sponsor. This annual conference, set to unfold at the Hilton Metropole from March 18-20, marks an important juncture in the convergence of traditional finance and the growing crypto sector. Integral's sponsorship underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and compliance in the digital asset space, paving the way for broader institutional engagement.
Spotlight on Vasilia Kratsios: Championing Crypto Institutionalization
Integral's own Vasilia Kratsios, Head of Client Relationships, is slated to share insights on the panel titled "The Institutionalization of Crypto" on March 20th at 2 PM. Vasilia is the Head of Partnerships at Integral and has held sales leadership roles in hyper growth startups, from seed to Series B. Prior to Integral, she held a number of roles at Citigroup, across the payments and treasury space, primarily managing and advising a portfolio of Fortune 500 clients.
A Watershed Moment for Crypto and Institutions in 2024
With the crypto landscape on the cusp of a major transformation, the conference serves as a vital platform for industry leaders, innovators, and institutions poised to enter the crypto arena. The event's focus on investment strategies, legal frameworks, and the future of digital assets provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities lying ahead for institutional investors eyeing the crypto space.
The advent of new technologies, such as zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machines (zkEVM), is paving the way for institutional investment in crypto by enabling the tokenization of real-world assets on a much larger scale. New innovations enable mainnet-level security, infinite scalability, and significant liquidity potential, which are key requirements for institutional adoption. These technologies facilitate seamless transactions across diverse blockchain ecosystems and the integration of sophisticated financial tools, setting the stage for a transformative shift in global financial systems.
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Integral and Franklin Templeton: Pioneering Tokenization's Future
Integral's partnership with Franklin Templeton marks a significant milestone in the journey toward widespread institutional adoption of crypto. Franklin Templeton's investment in Integral to build tokenization accounting infrastructure heralds a new era of compliance, efficiency, and innovation in financial operations involving digital assets. This collaboration not only enhances Integral's capabilities but also signals the growing confidence of traditional financial giants in the viability and necessity of crypto integration.
Through these initiatives and contributions, Integral is an active champion of the evolution of the digital asset landscape. The support from Franklin Templeton further solidifies Integral's position at the forefront of this major shift, equipping it with the tools and partnerships necessary to navigate the intricacies of crypto institutionalization successfully.
As we look forward to DAS London 2024 and beyond, the collaboration between Integral and Franklin Templeton exemplifies the potential between traditional finance and innovative crypto technologies. This partnership is poised to redefine the boundaries of asset management, tokenization, and the overall financial ecosystem, making Integral a key player in the transition to a more inclusive, efficient, and secure digital asset future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Digital Asset Summit (DAS)?
The Digital Asset Summit (DAS) is an annual conference, led by the Blockworks team and held in London that serves as a pivotal platform for discussing the convergence of traditional finance and the rapidly evolving crypto sector. It brings together industry leaders, innovators, and institutional investors to explore investment strategies, legal frameworks, and the future of digital assets, facilitating a comprehensive dialogue on the integration and institutionalization of crypto into broader financial systems.
Who is Vasilia Kratsios, and what will she discuss at the summit?
Vasilia Kratsios is Integral's Head of Client Relationships and Head of Partnerships. She will share her insights on a panel titled "The Institutionalization of Crypto," focusing on the challenges and opportunities in integrating institutional investors into the crypto space.
What is the signficance of the partnership between Integral and Franklin Templeton?
The partnership between Integral and Franklin Templeton represents a significant step towards the widespread institutional adoption of crypto. It focuses on building a tokenization accounting infrastructure, signaling a major shift towards integrating digital assets into traditional financial operations and compliance structures.
