About Phillip Silitschanu

Phillip Silitschanu is a globally recognized strategy leader in the Traditional Finance and Blockchain industries, having led worldwide research and analysis teams on Blockchain, Digital Assets, Crypto/NFTs, and Web3 technologies and marketing strategies. He brings 20 years of experience in the financial services/capital markets, FinTech, and FinReg industries; and 10 years of experience in Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Assets. He is passionate about bringing emerging technologies like Blockchain, Digital Assets, and GenAi to market, through market strategy and product development. He has a demonstrable track record of successfully helping clients and stakeholders understand and leverage the opportunities of emerging technologies and ecosystems, and providing them with actionable insights and recommendations. He has authored and co-authored multiple whitepapers, reports, and books on the topics of FinTech, blockchain, crypto custody, digital assets, multi-manager funds, and the application of blockchain to GenAI. He is also a globally recognized thought leader and speaker, and has been cited as an expert by leading media outlets such as Barron’s, Financial Times, and CNBC. Additionally, he is fluent in four languages and has work authorization in the USA, EU, and Brazil. +Professionally involved in Blockchain / Crypto / Digital Assets since 2014 (published my 1st white paper on applicability of blockchain in financial services in 2015). +Focused on Strategy / Marketing / GTM / Product Development / Business Development of Blockchain / Cryptocurrency / Digital Assets, in the TradFi and DeFi space. He has also produced numerous further white papers on the use of Blockchain in financial services, as well as numerous consulting engagements for research firms and financial services firms. He joined a Blockchain / STO start-up, which was acquired by a VC firm, prior to joining IDC.