Transforming Finance: The Convergence of Suits and Hoodies In a recent episode of the SGM Podcast, Annelise Osborne, the new Chief Business Officer (CBO) of Kadena, discussed the transformative potential of blockchain technology in traditional finance. Osborne's new book, "From Hoodies to Suits: Innovating Digital Assets for Traditional Finance," has already garnered significant attention, reaching number one in the derivatives category on Amazon Bridging the Gap: Hoodies and Suits Osborne's book aims to demystify blockchain and cryptocurrency for traditional finance professionals, a group she affectionately refers to as "the suits." In the podcast, she highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between the tech-savvy innovators, or "hoodies," and the established financial institutions "This technology is making a lot of things happen in finance that will be more efficient," Osborne explained. "The hoodies have built this $2.6 trillion market cap industry, but to take it further, we need the suits' involvement." The Education Challenge A central theme of Osborne's book is the need to educate traditional finance professionals about the benefits and applications of blockchain technology. She recounted an anecdote about a bank that refused to discuss anything crypto-related following the FTX collapse, underscoring the fear and misunderstanding surrounding the technology "I wrote the book for Bob, the finance guy, who doesn't understand crypto," Osborne said. "I wanted Bob to understand why this technology is so amazing and how it’s an upgrade in capital markets, not a replacement." Article published in NFT Today Magazine - adapted from the SGM Podcast Subscribe to the SGM Podcast on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcast - my lines are open --------------------------------------------- SGM Podcast now streaming with Annelise Osborne | From Hoodies to Suits: Uncover the Future of Finance | SGM 117
I’m no Bob, but definitely need to read the book to get in the game Rocco Strydom. Will be buying it asap.
Great article!
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Thanks Rocco Strydom !! Appreciate the share.
Insightful look at blockchain's role in finance evolution!
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2wI'm a huge proponent of stablecoins vis a vis payments, Rocco Strydom.