🎯From 29th-30th June , in the vibrant heart of Vilnius BETTER FINANCE - European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users – Lithuanian Investors Association have hosted a conference on “International Investors’ Conference | Shaping the Future of Finance” , gathered more than 150 key policymakers, experts, and industry leaders. We have been exploring the current state and future prospects of European and Baltic Capital Markets, delve into the EU FinTech Industry, examine the role of AI in finance, and discuss the legitimacy of crypto assets.

✅With the keynote insights of Gintare Skaiste , Lithuanian Minister of Finance , Gediminas Šimkus of the Bank of Lithuania , José Manuel Campa Chair, European Banking Authority (EBA) Jella Benner-Heinacher President, BETTER FINANCE - European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users and the welcoming address of Giedrius Steponkus , Chairman, Lithuanian Investors Association , Prof. Rimvydas Petrauskas Rector of Vilnius University , this high-level conference meets all its expectations.

⛳️For the final panel of the day, we delved deep into the legitimacy of cryptoAssets - Are they the future of investment, or do they pose threats to consumers? The enriching discussion, involving , Tatiana Fic , Tamara Ferreira Schmidt , Kilvar Kessler and Achille AGBE. J 💱 AGBE. J 💱, moderated by Mark Northway , Chair at the World Federation of Investors, explored various aspects, including the volatility and speculative nature of cryptomarkets, regulatory challenges, potential risks to investors such as scams and frauds, and the broader implications of cryptocurrencies on traditional financialsystems.

🗣️Understanding the legal nature of digital assets is crucial for proper regulation, whether they are investment tokens, cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, or NFTs. Consumers must be aware of the risks associated with purchasing or investing in these assets (tokenized), including smart contract, counterparty, operational, and liquidity risks.

Please find below the replay of the panel for your perusal Panel | Crypto Assets – Legitimate Investments or Consumer Threats? | Vilnius 2024 - YouTube