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Biography in German
Dr. Patrick Schueffel is Adjunct Professor at the Fribourg School of Economics, Switzerland. His research focuses on banking, finance and entrepreneurship. As a consultant and founder, he contributes to various Asian-European crypto projects. Before his three-year stay in Singapore, he worked for years in banking in Zurich. He holds several university degrees.
Bundles of digital assets stand good chances to be as revolutionary as ETFs were 30 years ago. Bringing investment processes to another level of simplicity, versatility, liquidity and cost-efficiency, they are set to make a major impact on the financial services industry in the near future.
Banking & Financial ServicesDr. Patrick Schueffel5 minutes
Some say Bitcoin cannot be stopped, others claim it is only a matter of time before it is banned. At the same time, however, it is clear that states have no interest in strong parallel currencies and are under pressure to act. They have a whole arsenal of measures at their disposal for their reaction, which they can bring into position against Bitcoin. The Bitcoin price would correct accordingly.
Regulations & LawsDr. Patrick Schueffel12 minutes
DeFi is a new paradigm that is gaining popularity in the financial world. Using automated processes, a peer-2-peer approach and blockchain technology, it challenges traditional finance. Following the DeFi logic, intermediaries such as banks, stock exchanges and insurers will soon be obsolete.
Banking & Financial ServicesDr. Patrick Schueffel8 minutes
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is digital central bank money issued on a new technical infrastructure. While technically similar to private cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, it is a legal tender issued by central banks. What businesses and especially consumers need to know about it.
Public Administration & DefenseDr. Patrick Schueffel9 minutes
