Blockchain technology can enable quicker, more transparent, and cost-effective ways of moving and managing value.
@Ripple
is already making this a reality with the many enterprises they partner with around the world.
At the Point Zero Forum, engage with Ripple's leadership team
Join us in welcoming
@BeliveLauren
of
@Ripple
!
Lauren brings nearly 2 decades of experience in public policy, having worked at the White House and with SoftBank, Zoom, and Lyft. She will share insights on the future of
#digitalassets
Register now:
We are pleased to announce that
@cryptocom
has partnered with us as a Silver Sponsor for
#PZF2023
. With the insight they bring in the area of Digital Assets, we look forward to enriching the Policy-Technology dialogue at the Forum this year.
Learn more:
This July,
@s_alderoty
joins our star line-up of speakers at the
@pointzeroforum
!
Stu is the Chief Legal Officer at
@Ripple
, and previously served as Managing Counsel at
@AmericanExpress
, and General Counsel at CIT Group and
@HSBC
North America Holdings.
Register now to hear
Final day of Point Zero Forum 2022. Sonam Wangchuk, Founder, Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh delivered a powerful and thought-provoking message for the financial industry, urging us to come together and redefine business economics to be more ecology-centric.
Building the Foundations of an Open
#Metaverse
with
@ysiu
, Co-founder & Executive Chairman of
@animocabrands
, an exciting dialogue led by Rebecca Martin covering
#NFTs
, the opportunities and elements of concern, as well as regulation for a safe and open Metaverse.
NOW AVAILABLE IN FULL: Fireside Chat with
@jerallaire
on his crypto optimism
This morning on the
@pointzeroforum
stage, Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of
@circle
and
@sopnendu
, Chief FinTech Officer,
@MAS_sg
& Chair of the Board of Directors ,
Joined virtually by
@borgetsebastien
, Co-founder and COO of
@TheSandboxGame
, a
#metaverse
where players can build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences on the blockchain. He and Céline Le Cotonnec of Bank of Singapore gave us a glimpse into the immersive virtual world.
Today's proceedings were opened by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, Heng Swee Keat, who was unfortunately unable to attend the event in person today, but set the scene for the forum by sharing a video address.
Stablecoins bridge fiat and tokenized realms, enabling digital asset ecosystems. But recent developments question its stability and trust. Join experts in the debate on fiat-backed stablecoins vs. tokenized deposits
@ddisparte
@KathyKraninger1
@renemichau
@rich_teo
@tomduffgordon
The much-awaited Point Zero Forum is finally here and HAPPENING NOW! The response has been overwhelming and nothing short of amazing — thank you for all your support.
And that’s a wrap for the inaugural Point Zero Forum 2022! On behalf of
@elevandi
and
@sif_sfi
, thank you for your support which has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you also to all the sponsors and speakers for contributing to the success of the Forum.
It’s go-time for the hottest debate in FinTech! We’ve seen the challengers and veterans warming up to the debate: “Who will reign supreme in the Battle Royale of Payments: Veterans or Challengers?” on socials. And yesterday,
#PZF2024
witnessed the action live as both sides
TAKING PLACE NOW AT THE FORUM STAGE:
@jerallaire
, Co-Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of
@circle
in conversation with
@sopnendu
, Chief FinTech Officer,
@MAS_sg
& Chair of the Board of Directors,
@Elevandi
How will the evolution of digital assets into mainstream use
This was no ordinary roundtable; it was a debate at
#PZF2023
!
Jo Yeo (
@MAS_sg
) hosted this showdown between Team Banking and Team Crypto on Stablecoins vs Tokenised Deposits, where teams sparred to see who would be the Digital Money Winner!
Don’t miss the Grand Finale to the
Stablecoins and tokenised deposits are becoming commonplace in today’s economy, but are existing regulations enough to mitigate risks and provide stability?
#PZF2024
just saw two roundtables explore this.
Key insights emerged, showcasing the complexity of this development:
•
#PZF2024
is LIVE! 16 cutting-edge FinTech organisations are ready to unveil their pioneering work. Get ready for insightful discussions and demos at the Forum.
@sif_sfi
@elevandi
JUST IN -
@BIS_org
unveils groundbreaking progress on Project Nexus: A standardised multi-country fast payment system linking Singapore, India, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. This innovative initiative promises instant, cost-effective cross-border transfers via local
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter and Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat opened the
#PointZeroForum
in Zurich today.
This marks the Forum's beginning, comprising roundtables, Forum Stage sessions, networking activities, workshops, and innovation tours.
@sif_sfi
The way we transact is on the cusp of a revolution, and digital money is at the forefront. In just 3 days, the Point Zero Forum will delve into the exciting possibilities of digital currencies, exploring:
- The evolution of digital money: How emerging technologies and innovation
We're igniting conversations that change the world, powered by the collective energy of a global community. We’d like to thank our community and professional development partners for spreading the word and making our platform a success:
@AccessSg
@BlockchainforEU
@Columbia
We’re watching day 2 of
#PZF2024
live as FinTech leaders lend their perspective on all things AI and quantum, including managing its potential and pitfalls, global policymakers’ moves to harmonise AI guardrails and understanding the true potential of quantum computing.
It’s not
The cross-border payments race has begun! Hear what industry insiders are buzzing about - how can we tackle hurdles in cross-border payments today, for better payments tomorrow?
@QwQiao
@subjectiveviews
@MrManXRP
A discussion on Innovation Finance for Conservation with Yee Lee
@TF_Global
and Hiromichi Mizuno, Special Envoy of UN Secretary-General on Innovative Finance and Sustainable Investments, led by Dr Darian McBain
@MAS_sg
.
With the cross-border payments market projected to be $250 trillion by 2027, join us at
#PZF2024
as we explore strategies to make these transactions faster, cheaper, more accessible, and transparent for everyone.
@DouglasFeagin
What problems need solving in the stablecoin market?
Find out in this short conversation with
@jerallaire
, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO,
@circle
and
@elevandi
Chairman
@sopnendu
as they uncover key insights into what’s next in the stablecoins.
Adrienne A. Harris
@NYDFS
, Bill Winters
@StanChart
, Professor Marlene Amstad
@FINMA_media
, and Ravi Menon
@MAS_sg
came together to discuss the need for tech-enabled regulatory coordination across jurisdictions and a common language between banks and regulators.
#PZF2023
A deep-dive Roundtable hosted by Laura Deal Lacey
@MilkenInstitute
, Dr Darian McBain
@MAS_sg
and Hiromichi Mizuno, United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Innovative Finance and Sustainable Investments to discuss green financing as a shared responsibility.
The much-awaited and topical session on weathering the storm and the
#Crypto
market outlook with none other than
@cz_binance
, Founder & CEO of
@binance
.
Navigating global finance in 2024: Key insights from Dr. Axel Weber at
#PZF2024
Multilateralism is key: We must uplift global standards to create a level playing field, with the
@WorldBank
and
@IMFNews
playing crucial roles.
Finance's role in sustainability:
- Funding the real
Why is
@jerallaire
more bullish than ever before about Crypto? 🎙️ listen to him share more at this LIVE conversation with
@sopnendu
, Chief FinTech Officer of
@MAS_sg
next week in Zurich!
Register to attend:
I’m more bullish than I have ever been about crypto.
I have been building
@Circle
for over 11 years, and at no time have I been more optimistic than right now.
I also believe that the overwhelming majority of people have an extremely narrow and limited understanding of what’s
A live demo by
@noktonlux
and Emu-Felicitas Ostermann-Miyashita of
@safecast
to show alternate ways to collect green data and how you can leverage Safecast’s disruptive methods to build trust into data disclosure programs.
Point Zero Forum's Founder segments features a series of founders firesides. At the B2B Playbook, Ladi Delano, Co-CEO and Co-founder
@moove_io
and
@patpatel2006
, General Manager
@elevandi
, covered how to deliver sustainable and resilient business models.
"Climate change is the most important existential challenge right now," said Ravi Menon
@MAS_sg
.
The Climate Data Steering Committee convenes on stage to discuss Data for Net Zero.
Ashley Alder
@TheFCA
Daniela Stoffel
@sif_sfi
Mary Schapiro
@Bloomberg
@tanyakonig
@finance_swiss
The landmark EU AI Act is poised to fundamentally shape the landscape for AI innovation and investment in Europe. Join us at the Capital Meets Policy Dialogue (Europe Chapter) on Wednesday for a critical examination of its implications.
‘The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue’ will
Ravi Menon, Singapore's Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser, National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) kicked off
#PZF2024
by highlighting three transformative technologies in finance:
Asset tokenisation has two critical features that can fundamentally transform
Bank of Thailand (BOT) initiated the Business Prototype Development Project for CBDCs in 2020.
This roundtable showcases this project and aims to advance the knowledge with regards to SME Financing via Programmable Money and Tokenisation.
Learn more:
(1/2) A rapidly growing tech-savvy population, increasing smartphone penetration and a sizeable unbanked demographic; African nations have the perfect foundation for financial inclusion and next-level cross-border payments. Catch the
#PZF2024
conversation on-demand on our Forum
Douglas Feagin
@AntGroup
, Ericson Chan
@Zurich
, Olga Zoutendijk
@fnality
, Ralph Hamers
@UBS
, and
@obussmann
of Bussmann Advisory AG discussed how consumer expectations are shaping current decisions and how digitisation is being embedded into the organisational DNA.
#PZF2024
goes beyond just talking about the future of financial services. Take a tour at one of our Innovation Labs to see how these conversations are taking shape in reality. Expect to witness what blockchain interoperability looks like, or how sustainability is becoming an
Five central banks have now interconnected their instant payment systems, establishing a framework for quicker and more affordable cross-border payments worldwide. Mamerto Tangonan of
@BangkoSentral
highlighted the real benefits for consumers that the
@BIS_org
Innovation Hub’s
Join regulatory and financial services leaders who will discuss strategic measures for maintaining resilience, fostering public trust, and ensuring the integrity of the banking sector
Adrienne A. Harris
@NYDFS
Bill Winters
@StanChart
Ravi Menon
@MAS_sg
@JoAnnBarefoot
@AIRinnovate
A giant leap for
#responsibleAI
. The EU Parliament passed the world's first comprehensive AI law in March 2024. This landmark moment sets the stage for a new era in
#AI
development. But why does it matter?
#Regulation
#GenerativeAI
could radically transform financial services. We're excited to announce it as the 3rd and final theme for
#PZF2023
!
Join us for an immersive exploration of the potential use cases for AI in financial services
@sif_sfi
|
@elevandi
After a power-packed day at Point Zero Forum, an official closing by Ueli Maurer, Switzerland’s Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Finance, addressing the crossroad between FinTech and Impact.
Industry experts from financial institutions, FinTechs, central banks, regulators, and e-commerce players discuss real life experience with purpose bound money based on a underlying store of value and how it differs from programmable payments and existing financial rails
Shaping the future of FX in a digital world:
Last week, we brought together central bankers and key industry players for a roundtable to explore the gaps in today's foreign exchange markets, and the different initiatives working to bridge these gaps.
The discussions were closely
We hope you're having a great time networking! The connections don't stop here—join us at our themed bars to turn today's conversations into tomorrow's partnerships.
- Money and Payments Decoded at Bar Iris
- AI Frontiers at l'Oro di Napoli
- Crypto Connect powered by
@binance
Gain a comprehensive overview of the recent
@pointzeroforum
with the newly released FutureMatters Europe Edition by
@elevandi
and
@OMFIF
.
The insights from this edition will shape the upcoming Insights Forum this November as the dialogue continues.
Mark your calendars to join influential figures across the investment, technology, and regulatory sectors at
#PZF2024
! Our speakers lineup features
@ccalmeja
, Daniel Wu of
@awscloud
and Steven Maijoor of
@DNB_NL
See who else is speaking:
Welcome
@ddisparte
, Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Global Policy,
@Circle
as a speaker to the Point Zero Forum!
A risk expert and a leading global mind in rearchitecting the financial system for the Internet of the future, Dante Disparte:
- Served as a founding executive of
Ready to push the boundaries of FinTech with AI or Digital Money? Learn from industry leaders and become a FinTech expert with two unique certificate courses!
Gain expert-level knowledge and valuable insights to shape the future of finance.
@CFTE_Edu
Ready to elevate your blockchain and digital asset expertise? It’s time to roll up your sleeves!
Blockchain Governance Initiative Network (BGIN) Layer2 Meetup
@Zurich
📅 July 1, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join
@bgin_global
, a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing best
Make a difference with us at
#PZF2024
Engage in leadership dialogues, public-private roundtables, workshops, networking events, and immersive innovation tours to drive adoption and growth of transformative technology.
Register to take policy to action:
Learn about the latest technologies driving innovation at our Innovation Tours — you might stumble on the next big thing in FinTech!
Happening on 1 July, attend tours from
@BIS_org
Innovation Hub, BX Digital,
@dfinity
,
@HoBswiss
and more.
Learn more:
We are delighted to announce that
@AntGroup
has joined us as a Silver Sponsor for the Forum. Their partnership brings a unique perspective on technology-driven financial solutions, contributing to the dialogue shaping the future of the industry.
AI is on fire - but where's the heat going? We did a deep dive into the top AI debates on the X scene: Here’s what people are saying about AI right now.
Join the conversation at the Point Zero Forum:
@deanwball
@_unwind_ai
@JeremyBWhite
@GavinNewsom
The financial services industry must be at the forefront of the AI evolution. With advancements like GenAI and LLMs, trust and validation are crucial for customer applications. How will AI's growth be influenced as FS becomes integral to the discussion?
Join the conversation: AI
Dialogue led by
@calvinelcheng
on framing the current crypto winter and what the impact will be, how product roadmaps will evolve to ensure resiliency and longevity, and how will
#stablecoin
projects evolve over the coming years.
At
#PZF2023
,
@valeriya_ionan
@mintsyfra
, showcased Diia, a mobile app/web portal for online government services in Ukraine. Emphasizing digital transformation's significance, she highlighted Ukraine's pioneering work in this area despite the challenging circumstances of the war.
We're on the brink: user-friendly digital payments ensure financial inclusion, even with low literacy rates. But are FIs ready to meet this pivot and help this tech grow?
🎤
@EswarSPrasad
@Cornell
Are you ready to influence the future of money? Join us:
What stands in the way of unlocking a global tokenized financial system? An interoperable financial system.
🎤 Ravi Menon at
#PZF2024
Check out the FutureMatters Europe Edition:
The
#digitalcurrency
landscape is diverse, from Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to decentralised
#stablecoins
. These innovations are shaping the future of finance, one transaction at a time. Here's a breakdown of today's
#DigitalMoney
.
On this
#PointZeroForum
innovation tour, let
@uzh_blockchain
professors shed light on the now burning technological, economic and legal issues in the tokenisation context
Find out more:
Rewind to last year's ‘Playback of Project Guardian: Unlocking TradFi with DeFi’ roundtable hosted by
@MAS_sg
. Regulators and industry leaders discussed key findings from their industry pilots and mapped the path ahead
View this year's full agenda here:
Just hours ago, Stefan Walter, CEO of
@FINMA_media
, took to the stage to share his vision for Switzerland's financial sector. He explored the delicate balance between stability and innovation in our rapidly evolving sector.
This sets the tone for the second day of the Forum,
In one week, the much-awaited Point Zero Forum will bring together policy makers and market influencers from around the world with the purpose of dissecting regulatory considerations related to development in the Future of Financial Services (FOFS).