25
Jan

Financial Times Interview at Davos 2025: The Future of the Crypto Industry

The World Economic Forum 2025 at Davos has always been a hotspot for pivotal discussions about the global economy, innovation, and the challenges of our time. This year, blockchain and cryptocurrency took center stage as the industry matures and gains recognition on a global scale.

I had the honor of sitting down with Andrew Hill of the Financial Times at Davos 2025 to share insights into the current state of the crypto industry, the role of regulation, and how LCX is leading the way toward a more innovative and secure financial future.

The Evolution of Blockchain: A Historic Moment

During the interview, I highlighted the parallels between blockchain’s current trajectory and the early days of the internet. The first decade of crypto was marked by experimentation, much like the internet’s infancy. Today, however, blockchain is no longer a niche technology—it is gaining mass adoption and recognition from institutions worldwide. Including celebrating the first crypto president, Donald J. Trump.

Blockchain’s maturity signifies a shift. Consumers, particularly digital natives, are leading the transition away from traditional banking systems to digital wallets and decentralized finance (DeFi). As Bill Gates famously said, “Banking is needed, banks are not.” This shift is happening right before our eyes, and it is reshaping the financial world.

Regulation: A Key Pillar for Trust

Regulation was a central topic in the discussion. I emphasized that regulation is vital for building trust in financial markets. At LCX, we have focused on Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, which sets a global benchmark for crypto compliance and innovation. Operating out of Liechtenstein allows us to leverage this framework, providing access to 30 countries and 450 million potential users in the European Economic Area.

“Blockchain is not just a technology; it’s a revolution reshaping the financial world—bigger than the internet itself,” I shared during the interview.

The LCX Vision: Freedom of Wealth

At its core, blockchain is about enabling freedom—freedom of information, freedom of value, and ultimately, freedom of wealth. LCX’s vision is to drive this transformation by creating an “Internet of Value,” where value can move as freely and easily as information does today.

This is not just a technological shift; it is a societal one, empowering individuals and businesses with decentralized financial systems that are secure, efficient, and globally accessible.

Davos 2025 reinforced the importance of collaboration between regulators, innovators, and institutions to shape the future of blockchain and finance. Europe is leading the charge with its regulatory frameworks, and LCX is proud to be at the forefront of this transformation.

Blockchain is no longer a speculative concept; it’s a mature technology driving real-world solutions. As we look ahead, the possibilities are endless.