Ivan de Lastours

Blockchain & Crypto Lead Bpifrance

Ivan de Lastours is the Blockchain & Crypto Lead at Bpifrance, where he spearheads blockchain and crypto strategy, financing 150 startups and investing in crypto companies and investment funds. Bpifrance just launched a 25 m€ token investment strategy which is a first move in the sovereign wealth funds community. This strategy completes a 150 m€ indirect exposure to this sector. Ivan blends tech, legal, and tokenomics expertise and Is a cryptocurrencies and Web3 specialist. He is also a Solidity developer and holds a computer science engineering degree, with more than 10 years of global experience. Ivan speaks French, English, German and is a key figure in the European and French blockchain ecosystems. His background includes roles as an R&D engineer and innovation advisor.

Day 1 | 17th June

4:15 PM WCBDCs & Stablecoins Panel: New frontiers in digital payments: How are WCBDC and Stablecoins developing and maturing for institutional application?

Digital currencies are reshaping the institutional payments landscape. This panel will examine their maturation, highlighting the opportunities and risks they present. Key topics include the latest WCBDC initiatives across the U.S., EU, and Asia, the evolving regulatory landscape for stablecoins, and the debate between public and private digital currencies. We’ll also explore how stablecoin issuers are addressing compliance and the integration of various digital money types into real-time financial systems.

What are the threats and opportunities posed by CBDCs and stablecoins?
What are the latest CBDC initiatives in the U.S., EU, and Asia, and what are their similarities and differences?
Outlining the key stablecoin regulatory considerations and private vs. public digital currency debates.
How are stablecoin issuers navigating regulatory requirements?
How can you integrate different digital money types with real-time gross settlement and other legacy systems?

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