Professor for Technology Impact & Sustainability, Hochschule Trier (Trier University of Applied Sciences)
Prof. Dr. Christoph Kreiterling is a Professor for Technology Impact & Sustainability at Trier University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Trier), specializing in digital finance, AI, and crypto assets. His research explores the evolving role of emerging technologies in financial markets, regulatory frameworks, and sustainable innovation. Prior to his academic role, he served as a Senior Adviser at BaFin, where he played a key role in shaping policy and regulation for blockchain, AI in finance, and digital assets. He has led major initiatives on financial innovation, risk management, and regulatory compliance, including work on EU regulations and ISO blockchain standardization. Prof. Kreiterling is actively engaged in international research and thought leadership, holding positions as a Research Fellow at University College London’s Centre for Blockchain Technology and an External Expert at the Frankfurt School Blockchain Center. He regularly collaborates with academia, policymakers, and industry leaders to advance discussions on the impact of AI and decentralized finance on the global financial system.
Roundtable Room 3 (Level 3)
Open
As cryptocurrencies continue to reshape the financial landscape, the rise of decentralized finance and crypto trading platforms has introduced new opportunities and new challenges when it comes to maintaining market integrity. In recent years, the cryptocurrency space has witnessed a surge in trading activity, but with this growth comes the risk of market manipulation, insider trading, pump-and-dump schemes, and other forms of market abuse. These practices can undermine trust in the market.
At this roundtable, we will be exploring the complexities of market abuse in cryptocurrency trading and regulatory frameworks that are evolving to address these challenges.