Name: Joint Custody - The digital asset dialogues - Episode 1 - Alexander Thoma from PostFinance
Start: 2025-06-19T08:40:00Z
End: 2025-06-19T08:40:31.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 5

GK8, a Galaxy (TSX:GLXY) company, provides the most reliable and comprehensive self-custody technology for digital assets, enabling regulated self-custody, digital asset management, and token issuance. With its patented Impenetrable Vault and uMPC technology, GK8 empowers traditional financial institutions and crypto-native companies worldwide with the tools they need to navigate the digital asset economy with confidence. In a market where trust is an institution’s most valuable asset, GK8 protects the institution’s reputation by setting the highest standard for digital asset custody, paving the way for the mass adoption of digital assets.

In this episode of Joint Custody – The Digital Asset Dialogues, host Benjamin Duve welcomes Roy Ben-Hur, Digital Assets Financial Services Leader at Deloitte, for an in-depth conversation on how traditional finance is evolving to meet the realities of blockchain-based markets.

Drawing on Deloitte’s work with global financial institutions, Roy discusses how tokenization, stablecoins, and shared ledgers are moving from pilots to production, and what challenges still stand in the way. The conversation explores how these technologies are reshaping financial services, the risk and control frameworks essential for adoption, and why collaboration between regulators, technologists, and established financial institutions is key to building trust in this new era of finance.

Joint Custody - Episode 8: Roy Ben-Hur, Digital Assets Financial Services Leader at Deloitte

In this episode of Joint Custody, host Benjamin Duve sits down with Terry Kim, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of BDACS, to explore how Korea is emerging as a key driver of institutional adoption in digital assets.

From regulatory clarity to market structure and infrastructure readiness, Korea is quickly becoming a bellwether for how digital asset custody will scale across Asia. Terry will share what he’s seeing on the ground: how institutions are entering the market, where regulatory frameworks are accelerating innovation, and what it really takes to build trusted digital asset infrastructure for global finance.

Joint Custody - Episode 7: Terry Kim, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at BDACS

In this episode of Joint Custody, host Benjamin Duve is joined by Zahid Mustafa, Managing Director and Head of Digital Custody and Cash Product Development at State Street, for a conversation that blends his personal journey with the future of digital assets.

From his early career in London to leading global digital custody and cash initiatives from Singapore, Zahid has seen firsthand how the digital asset landscape has evolved across markets. Today, he oversees a worldwide team driving State Street’s strategy in tokenization, custody, and digital cash – areas that recently earned the firm Digital Asset Partnership of the Year at the 2025 Global Custodian Awards.

In this episode, Zahid shares his own perspective on what it means to build partnerships, innovate responsibly, and navigate the opportunities and challenges of digital assets at scale.

Joint Custody - The digital asset dialogues - Episode 6 - Zahid Mustafa from State Street

In this episode of Joint Custody, host Benjamin Duve is joined by Deborah Querub, Global Head of the Digital Asset Group for Citi Global Wealth Investments, for a conversation about how one of the world’s largest financial institutions is approaching the future of digital assets.

Deborah brings a wealth of experience from her time at Citi and Goldman Sachs, where she helped lead the electronification of foreign exchange markets, to her current role spearheading Citi’s efforts across blockchain, crypto, NFTs, DeFi, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies. With a mandate that bridges clients, regulators, and industry partners, she offers a unique perspective on how innovation in digital finance is being shaped by both market demand and institutional guardrails.

Joint Custody - The digital asset dialogues - Episode 5 - Deborah Querub from Citi Wealth

In this episode of Joint Custody, host Benjamin Duve sits down with Kelly Mathieson, Chief Business Development Officer at Digital Asset, for a conversation that spans decades of market evolution and the future of digital finance.

Kelly’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary – from shaping post-crisis reforms at J.P. Morgan to helping pioneer the Canton Network, the first privacy-enabled, interoperable layer-1 blockchain built for regulated financial markets. With a front-row seat to how infrastructure shapes trust, Kelly unpacks what it really takes to connect fragmented markets and why real-world use cases will define the next chapter of tokenized finance.

Joint Custody - The digital asset dialogues - Episode 4 - Kelly Mathieson from Digital Asset

In the upcoming third episode of Joint Custody – The Digital Asset Dialogues, Benjamin Duve will host Matthieu Herbeau, CBDC Advisor at Banque de France, for a forward-looking conversation on wholesale CBDCs and the future of capital markets.

Matthieu will share his personal digital asset journey, offering insights into Banque de France’s CBDC initiative. The discussion will focus on the “unified ledger” concept, the challenges these frameworks aim to address, and their potential to drive broader innovation across the financial ecosystem.

Joint Custody - The digital asset dialogues - Episode 3 - Matthieu Herbeau from Banque de France

Join us for another episode of Joint Custody: exclusive one-on-one conversations with the leaders driving blockchain innovation and digital asset adoption across financial institutions. 

In this 30-minute episode, host Benjamin Duve speaks with Sabih Behzad, Managing Director, Head of Digital Assets & Currencies Transformation at Deutsche Bank, and a passionate advocate for all things blockchain and DLT. Sabih shares his personal journey in leading this major tier 1 traditional bank toward innovation and digital asset adoption.

Joint Custody - The digital asset dialogues - Episode 2 - Sabih Behzed from Deutsche Bank

In today’s rapidly evolving digital asset landscape, financial institutions face a range of challenges when adopting custody solutions. From navigating regulatory complexities to ensuring robust security and seamless integration with existing systems, the path to secure, efficient digital asset management can be daunting.

In this webinar, we’ll explore these key hurdles and provide practical strategies for addressing them. Join us to learn how you can successfully implement a custody solution that meets your institution’s needs and mitigates the risks associated with managing digital assets.

This session will cover:

- Protecting digital assets
- Preventing internal fraud
- Detecting illicit activity
- Future-proofing your custody solution
- Integrating with legacy systems

Challenges with Adopting a Custody Solution (and how to address them)

What really happened during the Bybit hack? This attack, which rattled the entire industry, will be fully dissected in an exclusive session. GK8’s CTO, Shahar Shamai, will break down the entire breach—how it happened, the techniques used to bypass critical security defenses, and what can be done to prevent similar attacks in the future. Alex Thorn, Galaxy’s Head of Firmwide Research, will offer his perspective on the broader implications of this hacking event for the digital asset ecosystem.
Join us as we shed light on every detail of this major incident.

Inside the Bybit Hack: Step-by-Step Breakdown, Root Causes, and Future Prevention

Choosing the right MPC solution is a meaningful decision for financial institutions looking to include such a solution in their custody strategy.
In this webinar, Mark Mayerfeld, CRO at GK8 by Galaxy, and Benjamin Duve, digital assets expert and thought leader, will explore key considerations and emerging trends in MPC technology, helping you understand what makes an MPC solution effective, secure, and future-ready.

Join us for a deep dive into the factors that matter most, with insights designed to support your institution's strategic decisions in digital asset custody.

This session explores topics including:
  • Understanding MPC Basics - What it is and why it matters
  • Key Security Factors - Ensuring your solution meets institutional standards
  • Scalability & Flexibility - Adapting to growth and complex requirements
  • Finding YOUR best fit - Additional criteria to consider

How to choose the right MPC solution for Your digital asset custody strategy

Tokenization is having a moment, get on board.
By 2030, the tokenized asset market is expected to hit $16 trillion, paralleling the EU's GDP today. Tokenization will improve liquidity and accessibility across markets like stablecoins and real estate.

The macro case for tokenization - Why now?

Shouldn’t YOU have a solution for managing your clients’ digital assets?

Join our panel of blockchain and digital asset top thought leaders as they share their earned wisdom about implementing holistic digital asset solutions for forward-thinking customers:
● Sabih Behzad, head of digital assets at Deutsche Bank
● Puneet Singhvi, head of digital assets at Citi
● Sandip Wadje, global head of emerging technology risks at BNP Paribas
● Mark Mayerfeld, CRO at GK8 by Galaxy

Looking for adoption strategies to bring you into the ecosystem?

For financial innovation leaders facing challenges and exploring the benefits of integrating digital asset solutions into traditional financial frameworks, the GK8 by Galaxy panel of experts offers invaluable insights and perspectives.

Join us as we assist you, financial innovation leaders, in closing knowledge gaps by providing actionable strategies for implementing digital asset solutions.

Discover the latest trends, learn about the regulatory landscape, and explore innovative approaches for traditional financial institutions.

Topics Covered
● Exploring the Intersection: Bridging Traditional Finance with Digital Asset Solutions
● Navigating regulatory waters: Compliance challenges and opportunities
● Cybersecurity in the age of digital assets: Mitigating new threats
● Navigating the digital frontier: Scaling and integrating with traditional systems
● Digital asset trends and future perspectives: What lies ahead for finance?

Innovate and Integrate: Leveraging Digital Asset Tech Solutions in Traditional Finance

Ready to uncover the world of tokenization with us?
Join the top experts in the field, Lior Lamesh, GK8’s Co-founder & CEO, and Thomas Cowan, Galaxy’s VP of Tokenization, for a webinar that’s all about explaining this hot and intriguing topic everyone’s been talking about.
 
Ever wondered what tokenization really is and how it’s changing the game?
We’ve got you covered!
From exploring its impact across various industries to discussing its future trends and regulatory landscapes, this session is designed to be informative yet casual.
 
Whether you’re just starting out or already knee-deep in the world of tokenization, come hang out with us as we dive into the fascinating realm of digital assets. Secure your spot now to learn everything you wanted to know about tokenization and were too afraid to ask!

SOME OF THE TOPICS WE'LL COVER:
- What is tokenization?
- What's tokenization issuance and how to get it done
- A real-world example from our experts
- Regulatory challenges and opportunities for compliance
- New attack vectors - new cyber threats
- Tokenization trends and future outlook

Everything You Wanted to Know about Tokenization (And Were Too Afraid to Ask)

Joint Custody - The Digital Asset Dialogues

This series features candid conversations with the leaders driving blockchain innovation and digital asset adoption across financial institutions. Each episode offers strategic insights and a personal look into how these experts are navigating this rapidly evolving space.

Our first guest is Alexander Thoma, Head of Digital Assets at PostFinance.
In this 30-minute one-on-one, Alexander will share his journey into digital assets and the lessons he’s learned along the way—offering practical takeaways for institutions building their own strategies.

Joint Custody - The digital asset dialogues -  Episode 1 - Alexander Thoma from PostFinance

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Joint Custody - The digital asset dialogues - Episode 1 - Alexander Thoma from PostFinance

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