Professor's Public Lecture: Crypto Assets and Cryptocurrencies – Challenges and Opportunities from a Financial Perspective

Event Overview

Speaker: Professor Hu Jie
Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Crown Plaza Shanghai, China

Event Background

The cryptocurrency market has experienced significant turbulence since Q2 2022, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies plummeting. The global crypto market capitalization lost nearly 70%—approximately $2 trillion—due to macroeconomic shifts. Key factors contributing to this downturn include:

• Federal Reserve Policy Changes: The withdrawal of pandemic-era stimulus measures led to economic contraction, rising inflation, and interest rate hikes.
• Geopolitical Tensions: Increased global uncertainty accelerated capital withdrawal from high-risk assets like cryptocurrencies.
• Regulatory Developments: Developed economies, particularly in Europe and North America, are implementing stricter oversight, applying traditional financial rules to crypto markets.

Despite these challenges, institutional investors—hedge funds, asset managers, and VCs—are increasingly diversifying into crypto assets. Traditional wealth managers and family offices are also exploring this space as a hedge against inflation and negative interest rates.

👉 Discover how institutions are adapting to crypto trends

Agenda

• 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Registration & Networking

• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Public Lecture – Crypto Assets and Cryptocurrencies: A Financial Professional’s Perspective

  • Speaker: Prof. Hu Jie, Practice Professor, Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF)
• 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: SAIF MBA Program Overview & Student Insights
• 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Q&A Session

Key Discussion Points

1. Market Volatility & Risk Management

   • Analyzing the impact of Fed policies and geopolitical instability on crypto valuations.
   • Strategies for mitigating downside risks in a bear market.

2. Regulatory Landscape

   • How evolving regulations shape investment opportunities.
   • Balancing compliance with innovation in decentralized finance (DeFi).

3. Institutional Adoption

   • Case studies of hedge funds and asset managers integrating crypto into portfolios.
   • The role of stablecoins and tokenized assets in traditional finance.

4. Long-Term Opportunities

   • Emerging use cases: Web3, NFTs, and blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
   • Crypto as an inflation hedge in emerging markets.

👉 Explore institutional crypto strategies

FAQs

Q1: Is cryptocurrency a viable investment during a market downturn?
A1: While volatility is high, downturns often present buying opportunities for long-term investors. Diversification and risk assessment are critical.

Q2: How are regulators influencing crypto markets?
A2: Increased oversight enhances market stability but may limit speculative trading. Regions like the EU are pioneering frameworks like MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation).

Q3: What role do institutions play in crypto adoption?
A3: Institutional involvement lends credibility and liquidity, driving mainstream acceptance. Products like Bitcoin ETFs signal growing demand.

Speaker Bio

Professor Hu Jie

• Practice Professor, Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF)
• Former Adjunct Professor, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business
• Expertise: FinTech, Blockchain, Supply Chain Finance
• PhD in Finance, Kellogg School of Management; Ex-Senior Researcher, Federal Reserve
• Entrepreneurial background: Ex-CEO of Xunlei Financial, blockchain project lead

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