This series features candid conversations with the leaders driving blockchain innovation and digital asset adoption across financial institutions. Each episode offers strategic insights and a personal look into how these experts are navigating this rapidly evolving space.
Joint Custody Episode 15: Christopher Beck, Founder of Tradias
In the upcoming episode of Joint Custody – The Digital Asset Dialogues, Mark Mayerfeld will be joined by Christopher Beck, Founder of Tradias, for a conversation on the evolution of institutional digital asset markets in Europe.
As the founder of one of Germany’s leading regulated digital asset trading firms, Christopher brings a unique perspective on how market structure, liquidity, and regulation are shaping the next phase of industry growth. The episode will explore the role of trading infrastructure in supporting adoption, the growing convergence between traditional finance and digital assets, and how firms are positioning themselves in a post-MiCA landscape.
From crypto trading and tokenized securities to stablecoins and the broader maturation of digital asset markets, the discussion will examine where Europe stands today and how the competitive landscape may evolve in the years ahead.
19 May 2026
Joint Custody Episode 14: Alexander Bechtel, Global Head of Digital Products and Solutions of DWS
In the upcoming episode of Joint Custody – The Digital Asset Dialogues, Benjamin Duve will be joined by Alexander Bechtel, Global Head of Digital Products and Solutions at DWS, for a conversation on how asset managers are navigating the shift toward digital finance.
With experience spanning academia, central banking, and global financial institutions, Alexander brings a broad perspective on how digital assets are moving from experimentation into product, strategy, and client solutions. The episode will explore how firms like DWS are approaching this transition, where digital capabilities are reshaping traditional asset management, and where the most meaningful opportunities may emerge as the industry evolves.
31 Mar 2026
Joint Custody Episode 13: Prashant K. Kher, Managing Director, Strategy of EY-Parthenon
In the upcoming episode of Joint Custody – The Digital Asset Dialogues, Benjamin Duve will be joined by Prashant K. Kher, Managing Director, Strategy at EY-Parthenon, to explore how institutions are approaching digital assets at scale.
Drawing on his work advising global banks, asset managers, and financial institutions, Prashant will share perspectives on how the market is evolving, from strategy and adoption to the role of traditional financial institutions in shaping the next phase of the ecosystem.
The episode will also touch on recent industry research and what it reveals about institutional preferences, shifting market dynamics, and how firms are positioning themselves as digital assets move further into the mainstream.
10 Mar 2026
Joint Custody Episode 12: Alexander Höptner, CEO of AllUnity
In the upcoming episode of Joint Custody – The Digital Asset Dialogues, Benjamin Duve will be joined by Alexander Höptner, CEO of AllUnity, to discuss the launch of a fully MiCAR-compliant EUR stablecoin and what it means for Europe’s digital asset landscape.
Backed by DWS, Flow Traders, and Galaxy, AllUnity brings together asset management, market making, and crypto-native expertise. The episode will explore how the company defines its role in the market, who it is building for, and how regulatory alignment shapes both product design and adoption.
Drawing on leadership experience across Deutsche Börse, Börse Stuttgart, BitMEX, and now AllUnity, Alexander will also share his perspective on how stablecoins fit within the broader financial system, and how they may evolve alongside CBDCs, deposit tokens, and traditional settlement infrastructure.
24 Feb 2026
Joint Custody Episode 11: Emma Lovett, Executive director of J.P. Morgan
In the upcoming episode of Joint Custody – The Digital Asset Dialogues, Benjamin Duve will be joined by Emma Lovett, Executive Director, Markets Digital Assets at J.P. Morgan, to explore how digital assets are intersecting with fixed income markets.
As the largest asset class in global finance, credit presents both scale and complexity. The episode will examine how major institutions are approaching digital transformation in this space, what progress looks like beyond experimentation, and how traditional market structures are adapting to emerging digital infrastructure.
27 Jan 2026
Joint Custody - Episode 10: Tony McLaughlin, CEO and Founder of Ubyx
In the upcoming episode of Joint Custody – The Digital Asset Dialogues, Benjamin Duve will be joined by Tony McLaughlin, CEO and Founder of Ubyx, to explore where money, payments, and stablecoin infrastructure are headed next.
Tony will reflect on his move from more than two decades at Citi, including his work on the Regulated Liability Network, to building Ubyx, and explain the problem the company is designed to solve. The episode will unpack what it means to describe Ubyx as a "Visa for stablecoins," and why shared acceptance infrastructure is critical for scaling digital money.
The episode will also look ahead to how digital money may evolve, and what role new infrastructure could play as stablecoins move closer to everyday use.
13 Jan 2026
Joint Custody - Episode 9: Dave Sedacca, Lead of Polkadot Capital Group
In this episode of Joint Custody – The Digital Asset Dialogues, host Benjamin Duve is joined by Dave Sedacca, Lead of Polkadot Capital Group, for a conversation on how blockchain-native ecosystems are approaching institutional engagement, governance, and long-term financial sustainability.
The discussion looks at how decentralized networks manage treasuries, make capital allocation decisions, and translate protocol economics into real-world adoption – and what these approaches can teach traditional financial institutions. It also explores what institutions often misunderstand when engaging with decentralized ecosystems, and where the biggest gaps still exist between on-chain design and off-chain expectations.
In this episode, the conversation explores how Polkadot is positioning itself for institutional participation, how on-chain governance shapes decision-making at scale, and what the next phase of digital asset infrastructure will require from both networks and market participants.
7 Dec 2025
Joint Custody - Episode 8: Roy Ben-Hur, Digital Assets Financial Services Leader at Deloitte
In this episode of Joint Custody – The Digital Asset Dialogues, host Benjamin Duve welcomes Roy Ben-Hur, Digital Assets Financial Services Leader at Deloitte, for an in-depth conversation on how traditional finance is evolving to meet the realities of blockchain-based markets. Drawing on Deloitte’s work with global financial institutions, Roy discusses how tokenization, stablecoins, and shared ledgers are moving from pilots to production, and what challenges still stand in the way. The conversation explores how these technologies are reshaping financial services, the risk and control frameworks essential for adoption, and why collaboration between regulators, technologists, and established financial institutions is key to building trust in this new era of finance.
20 Nov 2025
Joint Custody - Episode 7: Terry Kim, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at BDACS
In this episode of Joint Custody, host Benjamin Duve sits down with Terry Kim, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of BDACS, to explore how Korea is emerging as a key driver of institutional adoption in digital assets.
From regulatory clarity to market structure and infrastructure readiness, Korea is quickly becoming a bellwether for how digital asset custody will scale across Asia. Terry will share what he’s seeing on the ground: how institutions are entering the market, where regulatory frameworks are accelerating innovation, and what it really takes to build trusted digital asset infrastructure for global finance.
5 Nov 2025
Joint Custody - Episode 2: Sabih Behzed, Head of Digital Assets & Currencies Transformation at Deutsche Bank
Join us for another episode of Joint Custody: exclusive one-on-one conversations with the leaders driving blockchain innovation and digital asset adoption across financial institutions.
In this 30-minute episode, host Benjamin Duve speaks with Sabih Behzad, Head of Digital Assets & Currencies Transformation at Deutsche Bank, and a passionate advocate for all things blockchain and DLT. Sabih shares his personal journey in leading this major tier 1 traditional bank toward innovation and digital asset adoption.
5 Nov 2025
Joint Custody - Episode 3: Matthieu Herbeau, CBDC Advisor at Banque de France
In the third episode of Joint Custody – The Digital Asset Dialogues, Benjamin Duve will host Matthieu Herbeau, CBDC Advisor at Banque de France, for a forward-looking conversation on wholesale CBDCs and the future of capital markets.
Matthieu will share his personal digital asset journey, offering insights into Banque de France’s CBDC initiative. The discussion will focus on the “unified ledger” concept, the challenges these frameworks aim to address, and their potential to drive broader innovation across the financial ecosystem.
5 Nov 2025
Joint Custody - Episode 4: Kelly Mathieson, Chief Business Development Officer at Digital Asset
In this episode of Joint Custody, host Benjamin Duve sits down with Kelly Mathieson, Chief Business Development Officer at Digital Asset, for a conversation that spans decades of market evolution and the future of digital finance.
Kelly’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary – from shaping post-crisis reforms at J.P. Morgan to helping pioneer the Canton Network, the first privacy-enabled, interoperable layer-1 blockchain built for regulated financial markets. With a front-row seat to how infrastructure shapes trust, Kelly unpacks what it really takes to connect fragmented markets and why real-world use cases will define the next chapter of tokenized finance.
5 Nov 2025
Joint Custody - Episode 5: Deborah Querub, Global Head of Digital Assets at Citi Wealth
In this episode of Joint Custody, host Benjamin Duve is joined by Deborah Querub, Global Head of the Digital Asset Group for Citi Global Wealth Investments, for a conversation about how one of the world’s largest financial institutions is approaching the future of digital assets.
Deborah brings a wealth of experience from her time at Citi and Goldman Sachs, where she helped lead the electronification of foreign exchange markets, to her current role spearheading Citi’s efforts across blockchain, crypto, NFTs, DeFi, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies. With a mandate that bridges clients, regulators, and industry partners, she offers a unique perspective on how innovation in digital finance is being shaped by both market demand and institutional guardrails.
5 Nov 2025
Joint Custody - Episode 6: Zahid Mustafa, Head of Digital Custody at State Street
In this episode of Joint Custody, host Benjamin Duve is joined by Zahid Mustafa, Managing Director and Head of Digital Custody and Cash Product Development at State Street, for a conversation that blends his personal journey with the future of digital assets.
From his early career in London to leading global digital custody and cash initiatives from Singapore, Zahid has seen firsthand how the digital asset landscape has evolved across markets. Today, he oversees a worldwide team driving State Street’s strategy in tokenization, custody, and digital cash – areas that recently earned the firm Digital Asset Partnership of the Year at the 2025 Global Custodian Awards.
Zahid shares his own perspective on what it means to build partnerships, innovate responsibly, and navigate the opportunities and challenges of digital assets at scale.
29 Oct 2025
Joint Custody - Episode 1: Alexander Thoma, Head of Digital Assets at PostFinance
This series features candid conversations with the leaders driving blockchain innovation and digital asset adoption across financial institutions. Each episode offers strategic insights and a personal look into how these experts are navigating this rapidly evolving space.
Our first guest is Alexander Thoma, Head of Digital Assets at PostFinance.
In this 30-minute one-on-one, Alexander shares his journey into digital assets and the lessons he's learned along the way, offering practical takeaways for institutions building their own strategies.
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