Virtual Panel Live

Blockchain and Financial Services

Exploring use cases and understanding regulatory compliance.

Wednesday, May 10  |  11:00-11:45 a.m PT

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Blockchain technology has been gaining traction in recent years, with many financial institutions exploring its potential applications. Discover how blockchain technology can be leveraged to drive innovation and efficiency in a rapidly evolving landscape. Join us for a live panel to learn about the latest trends, regulation and compliance, and emerging real-world use cases of blockchain in the banking space.  

Our expert speakers will cover how blockchain can improve the efficiency, transparency, and security of financial transactions, and its potential for transforming services including payment systems, lending, and asset tokenization. Additionally, we’ll share information into the future of blockchain, the rise of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and their potential impact on the industry. 

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Key Takeaways

Regulation & Compliance

Understand the regulatory and compliance challenges along with potential use cases of blockchain technology for financial institutions.

Future of Blockchain

Learn about the future of blockchain, CBDCs, DeFi, and how they will impact the financial services landscape.

Leadership Perspective

Hear from Lone Star Credit Union's CEO about their experience implementing a crypto exchange and the convenience it has brought to their members.

Meet Our Speakers

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Becky Reed | Chief Executive Officer, Lone Star Credit Union

Becky Reed has more than two decades of experience leading multiple areas in credit unions including retail operations, lending, back-office operations, and IT. She has led game-changing service improvements using technology which landed Lone Star Credit Union the CUNA Technology Council Award for Excellence in Technology in 2019. Becky was also featured on the cover of CU Magazine in the Summer 2020 edition. Continuing to blaze a trail, Lone Star Credit Union launched the first Non-Custodial Crypto Exchange for credit union members in August 2022. In addition, LSCU is piloting the use of Digital ID for onboarding while working with NCUA for clarifying guidance.

She also serves as the President of BlockAdvocates, a non-profit dedicated to Crypto education for Credit Unions. Helping credit unions collaborate and support each other is her passion. In addition to her credit union expertise, Becky is a management coach, mentor, consultant, and published author. Becky graduated Summa Cum Laude from Concordia University in Austin, Texas with a bachelor's degree in business. 

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Eric Guthrie, Esq. | Partner, The Cogent Law Group

Eric Guthrie, ESQ. is a Partner at The Cogent Law Group in Washington, D.C. He is also the President & CEO of Better ME Better WE and Director of Training Programs for the Government Blockchain Association (GBA). As a Blockchain Legal Specialist, Eric is a DC Bar Accredited Trainer and author of "Blockchain or Die: Learn to Profit from Cryptocurrencies and Blockchains" which won several prestigious awards including the 2020 NYC Big Book Award and the 2020 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite. He is also the author of "Diversify or Die: Diversity. Inclusion. Evolution. Success." which was a finalist for the 2017 American BookFest – Best Business Book and the 2018 Readers' Choice Awards.

Eric has extensive experience in blockchain enterprise solutions, legal and project management, and is available for public speaking events, training, workshops, panels, and consultations. He has spoken at various conferences and seminars worldwide, including the GBA Blockchain and Infrastructure Conference and the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law.       

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Moderator - Travis Hoban | Chief Technology Officer, FTSI

Travis brings a wealth of knowledge on blockchain and crypto technology as Founder of the Utah Blockchain Coalition, a Member of the Government Blockchain Association Banking and Finance Group, and an elected city legislator helping to pioneer the use of blockchain technology in voting and government records management.

Travis has over 10 years of experience in the financial industry, and is passionate about helping financial institutions utilize technology to gain efficiencies and grow revenue.