Blockchain for Cryptocurrency Finance: A technical view with focus on security
Join this webinar where a panel of experts will discuss what blockchain is, its application in the crypto currency trading world, in the wider financial industry context and address the issue of trust
5:00pm, Wednesday 27 SEPTEMBER 2023
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Join us for a panel discussion on blockchain which is mostly associated with crypto currency and was once deemed as problematic in its wider applicability as a database to record transactions. Now it is a more common tool that many organisations, in particular in the financial sector, are at least developing and utilising more and more. In fact, the growth in blockchain technologies has been huge in the past 3 years as some of the largest banks and asset exchanges are racing to utilise it as cost effective method of recording and sharing transactions. However, despite being around for some time there is little understanding as to what blockchain is, how it can be utilised, in particular within the current regulatory environment, and the ‘trust’ of the system.
In this panel discussion leading academic and industry experts will shed light on what blockchain is, its application in the crypto currency trading world, in the wider financial industry context and address the issue of trust. Potential business opportunities in the blockchain space will also be discussed.
Feel free to watch the recording of this past event.
About the speakers
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ROMAN LANIS - UTS ACCOUNTING department
Associate Professor Roman Lanis works in the Accounting at UTS Business School. His research has explored the impact of culture on accounting systems development, with specific reference to the transitional economies of Eastern Europe. Recent research activities have included the development of a cross-cultural framework in the area of tax and accounting harmonisations.
Roman's work has appeared in leading U.S. and Australian accounting, finance and economics journals. Roman's other interests include the development of international accounting standards, their applicability to developing nations and the present state of accounting/business education in the former Soviet Republics.
ASSOCIATE professor philip birch, UTS School of International Studies and Education
Associate Professor Philip Birch began his career in the 1990's working as a criminologist. Philip has taught in the British, American and Australian university systems. With over 100 publications to date, including books, book chapters and peer review journal articles.
Philip’s research centres on his practice background and engagement with industry, focusing on: Police & Policing; Community Safety & Crime Prevention; Prisons, Probation & Parole Policy & Practice; Assessment, Treatment & Management of Offenders; Gender & sexuality inclusive Domestic and Family Violence (DFV)/Inter-partner Violence (IPV); and Sex Work, Sex Workers and Procurement.
DR Xu Wang, uts Faculty of Engineering
Dr Xu Wang is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering and IT (FEIT) at UTS and teaches Cryptography (41900 and 42000) and Digital Forensics (48436 and 32309). His primary research interests encompass several domains, including blockchain, cybersecurity, vehicle privacy and security, IoT and AI.
Within the realm of Blockchain, Dr. Wang's focus extends to consensus protocols, blockchain sharding, privacy and access control, resource allocations, as well as the integration of blockchain within IoT systems and AI frameworks. He has published 18 research papers and 2 patents dedicated to blockchain. Notably, his survey paper titled "Survey on blockchain for Internet of Things" was honoured with the 2022 best review paper award from the Elsevier Journal of Computer Communications (COMCOM).
Hubert Chu, Managing Director and Founder
Hubert CHU, the Managing Director and Founder of Merkle Trees International Strategic Consulting and Investment. Established in 2017, this Sydney-based powerhouse has expanded its reach with branches in China and the USA. The firm specializes in Corporate Strategy, Brand Marketing, and Strategic Investment, catering primarily to clients from the Blockchain, logistics, and various other sectors.
Hubert's pioneering efforts were recognized when he became the inaugural Committee Member of the Blockchain Chapter at the Chinese Institute of Electronics, under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China. His credentials also include being a member of The Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme, an IEEE Blockchain Keynote Speaker, and a Co-founder and executive director of a burgeoning blockchain start-up initiated in 2017. This start-up made waves by raising $US4 million ($5.2 million) within its first month, boasting 17 international patents and copyrights, and launching 6 groundbreaking blockchain products.
Hubert transitioned from a Corporate Strategy role at a Fortune Global 500 company to embark on an entrepreneurial journey in 2015. He is currently on a global expedition, exploring business opportunities in the post-pandemic world.
Future events in our Tax and Crypto series
For information about our next webinars in the Tax and Crypto series and other topics, contact Roman Lanis at Roman.Lanis@uts.edu.au.
We are happy to take on suggestions for future discussion topics so please get in touch with your ideas.
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Enquiries
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Associate Professor Roman Lanis
Accounting Department
UTS Business School
Email: Roman.Lanis@uts.edu.au
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