Dr Larisa Yarovaya

With changing macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical uncertainties, the relationship between traditional capital markets and digital assets continues to evolve. Interest rate policies, inflationary pressures, and evolving monetary frameworks are reshaping investment strategies, driving institutions to rethink their approach to portfolio diversification and risk management. This keynote will explore the key macro trends influencing crypto markets, delving into topics such as the impact of interest rates on staking and yield products, the inflation outlook, and the role of digital assets as an inflation hedge. 

• How is the current interest rate environment impacting staking and crypto yield products vs traditional treasury bonds? 
• What is the is the inflation and monetary policy outlook for 2025 and what impact will this have on opportunities in digital assets? 
• How can you incorporate digital assets as part of your inflation hedge strategy? 
• How can you best analyse historical market data to spot correlations between crypto and traditional assets under different macro scenarios to inform future strategies?