Dr. Jonas Gross is Co-founder and Chairman of the Digital Euro Association and Chief Operating Officer at etonec. He advises private-sector companies as well as central banks in developing impactful and value-adding digital currency solutions. Also, he is Co-founder and CEO of Hakata, a company bridging digital identities globally between the payments and digital assets domains. Holding a Ph.D. in economics and drawing from extensive industry expertise, Jonas is a recognized thought leader in central bank digital currencies, stablecoins, and crypto assets. Besides sharing his insights as co-host of the "Bitcoin, Fiat, & Rock'n' Roll" podcast, He is guest lecturer at various universities and expert panel member of the European Blockchain Observatory and Forum.

The Digital Euro Association is a leading think tank on digital fiat currencies. The DEA is at the forefront of CBDC and stablecoin developments, by working together closely with regulators as well as central banks, amongst others.

Panel discussion: Battle of the Digital Currencies: CBDC, Tokenized Assets, or Stablecoins?
In an increasingly digital financial world, three contenders are shaping the future of money: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), tokenized assets, and stablecoins. This panel brings together industry leaders, technologists, and policymakers to explore the strengths, limitations, and use cases of each. Are CBDCs the path to sovereign digital money? Will tokenized assets unlock new efficiencies in capital markets? Can stablecoins bridge the gap between traditional finance and crypto? Join us for a lively debate on which digital currency model is best positioned to lead the next era of global finance.