Venture into the intersection of legacy finance and the revolutionary world of cryptocurrencies with the Blockchain Leaders Insights podcast. This episode, hosted by Lory Kehoe, Chair of Blockchain Ireland, features a riveting dialogue with Brian Gahan, the Managing Director Europe at Kraken. With a rich background in traditional finance, including roles at KPMG and Morgan Stanley, Brian offers a fascinating perspective on the crypto industry's evolution and its growing appeal to finance professionals.

Discover how Kraken distinguishes itself through exceptional customer service, robust security, and a mission to democratise financial inclusion. Brian discusses the critical role of skills transfer from traditional finance to crypto, Kraken's strategic vision for Europe, and the importance of regulatory frameworks like MiCAR in fostering a stable and thriving crypto ecosystem. He also touches upon the significance of the upcoming Bitcoin halving in 2024 and what it could mean for the industry.

This discussion isn't just about Kraken's operations; it's a snapshot of a transformative era where digital currencies are becoming mainstream, and where Ireland is poised to become a pivotal blockchain hub. Join us as we explore the synergy between the established world of finance and the emerging digital asset space, and what it signifies for the future of global finance.

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Available on the Blockchain Ireland website: https://www.blockchainireland.ie/podcast/kraken-shaping-crypto-blockchain-web3-in-ireland/

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Host:  Lory Kehoe - Chair of Blockchain Ireland

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lory-kehoe/

Guest: Brian Gahan - Managing Director Europe, Kraken

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-gahan-82635928/

https://www.kraken.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/krakenfx/

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About Blockchain Ireland

Blockchain Ireland is an initiative aimed at promoting and enhancing Ireland's position as a global hub for blockchain technology. It was launched by the Irish Blockchain Expert Group (IBEG), led by IDA Ireland, and includes a collaboration of Irish-based organisations.

The main goals of Blockchain Ireland are to serve as a central source of information on the growing blockchain, crypto and Web3 ecosystem, to support the development of blockchain technology in Ireland, and to create awareness of industry developments both nationally and internationally.

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