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🌟 #FinWeek2024: How will the European regulation on crypto-assets, MiCA, impact the Slovak market? "MiCA has the potential to foster innovation and harmonize crypto with financial market activities," emphasized Martin Peter from the Slovak Ministry of Finance during our panel discussion.

🔑 Key insights from the discussion:

• MiCA provides legal certainty, but concerns about the volatility of digital currencies persist 💫

• Compliance costs may deter smaller market players 📱

• The regulation benefits compliant companies, while offshore firms remain a challenge 🔬

• MiCA is essential for the legitimacy and growth of the crypto industry 🛡️

💫 Experts who shared their insights:

Moderator:

• Johan Winbladh (SE) – Associate Professor, City University of Seattle

Speakers:

• Peter Pénzeš (SK) – Head of Crypto-assets and Innovation Section at National Bank of Slovakia 

• Martin Peter (SK) – Head of Banking Department, Ministry of Finance of the Slovak republic

• Juraj Forgács (SK) – Founder, Fumbi

• Natália Michalovová (SK-IT) – Prosman & Pavlovič Law Firm

• Dejan Davidović (EE) – Chief Operating and Integrity Officer, Kriptomat

Robby Schwertner (AT) – Founder [CryptoRobby]

🌟#FinWeek2024: "Europe at Heart: Building Fintech Valley Europe" - How can we transform Central Europe into a fintech powerhouse? "Collaboration between Central European countries can strengthen their voice in European regulation and support the emergence of Fintech Valley Europe," emphasized Martin Peter from the Slovak Ministry of Finance during our engaging panel discussion. 🔑 Key insights from the discussion: Fintech can drive growth and cooperation between Europe and Asia 💫 Cross-border AML/KYC collaboration strengthens the regional fintech sector 📱 Ukraine's post-war reconstruction presents major opportunities for international cooperation 🤝 EU integration and open banking implementation are crucial for emerging markets 🔬 Central European fintech sector needs better visibility and representation 🛡️ Digital Euro (CBDC) implications for financial stability and innovation 🏦 💫 Distinguished experts who shared their insights: Moderator: Martin Jesný Keynote Speakers: Effendy Zulkifly (MY) - Chief Development Officer, Dynafront Systems Branislav Slobodník (SK) - PhD Candidate, University of Economics Panel Speakers: Martin Peter (SK) - Head of Banking Department, Ministry of Finance Piotr Brewiński (PL) - Vice President, FinTech Poland Zoltán Ács (HU) - Innovation Lead, MBH Bank & Chairman, HU Fintech Association Rostyslav Dyuk (UA) - Chairman of the board, Ukrainian Association of Fintech and Innovation Companies Ondřej Mikulčík (CZ) - Ambassador of Czech Fintech Association Stefan Nistor (MD) - Founder & Coordinator, Fintech Moldova

🔍 Surprising Facts from #FinWeek2024: Did you know that South Korea has more investment accounts than people? Meanwhile, Europe loses billions of euros annually due to the fragmentation of capital markets! These and other fascinating insights were shared during our panel discussion on the Capital Markets Union. 💡 The discussion focused on key topics: Harmonizing rules for cross-border investments 📊 Developing digital infrastructure 🌐 Investor protection and transparency 🛡️ Supporting the financing of small and medium-sized enterprises 💼 🎯 Expert insights were shared by: Johan Winbladh (SE) - Associate Professor, City University of Seattle - Moderator Lukáš Bonko (SK) - CEO, Bratislava Stock Exchange Róbert Vlkolinský (SK) - Capital Markets Expert, Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic Peter Tkáč (SK) - Director of Capital Market Supervision, NBS Sergii Vaskov (UA) - Co-founder, ESKA Finance Martin Bittara (SK) - CEO, Okazio

🔍 Surprising Insights on the Digital Euro from FinWeek2024: Did you know that while some experts see CBDCs as the key to monetary sovereignty, others warn of potential risks to privacy? These contrasting opinions sparked an intense debate during our panel discussion on the future of digital currencies in the EU! 💡 Our distinguished international guests shared unique perspectives on: The role of the digital euro in financial innovation 📱 Challenges in privacy and cybersecurity 🛡️ The environmental impact of digital currencies 🌱 Financial inclusion and accessibility 💳 🎯 Meet our exceptional speakers who shared their expertise: Johan Winbladh (SE) - Associate Professor, City University of Seattle - Moderator Dušan Jurčák (SK) - Member of the Bank Board of NBS Anikó Szombati (HU) - CDO, Executive Director for Digitalization and FinTech Development Mikuláš Peksa (CZ) - Former Member of the European Parliament Lukáš Kovanda (CZ) - Chief Economist, Trinity Bank Peter Ivanka (SK) - Account Manager, Softec Peter Palus (SK) - Head of Finance, Slovak Representation to the EU Kaan Buyuk (DE) - Executive Director, Digital Euro Association

🎯 Prekvapivé zistenia o finančnej gramotnosti na #FinWeek2024: Vedeli ste, že najzraniteľnejšou skupinou voči podvodom v online bankovníctve sú vzdelané ženy okolo 50 rokov? 🔍 Toto zistenie bolo jedným z mnohých poznatkov, ktoré odzneli počas našej panelovej diskusie o finančnej gramotnosti na Slovensku a v Česku. Diskusia sa zamerala na: - Finančné vzdelávanie na školách 📚 - Úlohu influencerov pri finančnom rozhodovaní 📱 - Psychológiu investovania a riadenie rizík 📊 - Prevenciu finančných podvodov 🛡️ 💡 Naši hostia priniesli jedinečné pohľady z oboch krajín: Júlia Čillíková (SK) - Výkonná riaditeľka, Národná banka Slovenska Jana Merunková (CZ) - Riaditeľka, Your Chance NGO Peter Kalčevský (SK) - Programový manažér, Junior Achievement Slovensko Dušan Šulov (SK) - CEO, Elite Wealth Management Marek Brávník (CZ) - Makroekonomický analytik, Golden Gate