Blockchain Banking (eBook)

Blockchain is not just a technology, it is a groundbreaking concept for decentralized money and finance. Monty Metzger has done something really important: showcasing the business impact of that concept, revealing just how revolutionary it is. In a book that is one part prophecy and future research report, one part documentation and case studies, and one part survival manual, internet entrepreneur and thought leader Monty C. M. Metzger showcases the impact of Blockchain on finance and money, to discover seven leadership opportunities and straight forward rules for every digital leader. At the same time, he illuminates the new financial order of the internet of value: how it challenges and destroys the status quo but also opens up new areas of innovation. His findings are counterintuitive, imaginative, practical, and above all visionary, giving readers a glimpse of how everyone and everything - from corporations to governments, nations to individuals - must evolve in the blockchain era. Blockchain Banking is an astonishing, mind-opening book that, in the end, is not about technology. It is about you. - "Blockchain is not just a technology, it is a groundbreaking concept for decentralized money and finance. Monty Metzger has done something really important: showcasing the impact of that concept, revealing just how revolutionary it is" "Blockchain Banking is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the opportunities and challenges of using blockchain technology in the financial industry. The book provides a clear and concise overview of the key concepts, and offers valuable insights into how businesses can use blockchain to create new, more efficient and more secure financial services."  "Blockchain Banking is a thought-provoking and timely book that offers a fresh perspective on the future of finance. Monty's deep knowledge of the industry and clear writing style make it a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of blockchain and banking."

Monty C. M. Metzger is CEO and Founder at LCX, a regulated blockchain company headquartered in Liechtenstein and operating LCX.com cryptocurrency exchange. Monty found his first internet company in 1998 at the age of 18 when he was still at school. He graduated in Switzerland and Germany in Business Administration and electronic Marketing with additional executive programs at Harvard Business School HBS in Boston, USA. Monty has over 20 years of experience as a manager, technology entrepreneur, and investor. He has been a pioneer in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, and has worked with institutions, governments, and startups on topics such as tokenization, initial coin offerings, and security token offerings. Monty is advising several blockchain startups as an advisor, helping them succeed in the long term. In addition to his work at LCX, Monty is also a Founding Partner Emeritus at the Venture Capital Fund called Digital Leaders Ventures. In his role as a venture capitalist, Monty has been a general partner of the VC firm investing in technology companies globally. One of his portfolio companies Revue where he invested in seed stage has been recently acquired by Twitter. Other portfolio companies include Fintech company PayKey and cloud telco platform Aircall which raised more than $220 million and a valuation of several billion dollars. Monty Metzger is a professional keynote speaker with over two decades of experience, and has been invited to speak at numerous high-level conferences around the world, including the World Economic Forum.