I strongly believe that technology and financial advancement can be used to benefit society.
Throughout my professional life in the public sector, I have been advocating for a transparent system that encourages responsible invention. This includes setting up the Danish financial regulator’s innovation hub and regulatory sandbox, as well as forming and discussing digital asset rules at the European Commission. Now, as Head of Policy for Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Uniswap Labs, I am pleased to be able to keep doing this work in a cutting-edge financial field.
A report recently endorsed by the European Commission states that the visibility of DeFi holds the prospect of eliminating potential abuses of market power, promoting invention, and making financial services accessible to more people. The transparency of DeFi can address many information imbalances that plague centralized financial systems. It has the potential to improve issues on the demand side such as lack of access to finance, market control and obscurity.
DeFi empowers users to retain full control of their assets, without needing to entrust third parties with custody. This type of finance is accessible for anyone with a smartphone and internet access, enabling those who previously had limited access to the financial system to become involved.
Uniswap Labs, which has handled more than $1.2 trillion in volume without any major security breach, understands the importance of making sure DeFi is secure and safe. We are striving to make digital financial markets more accessible and I am thrilled to be part of this goal with a team that shares the same ambition.
I am eager to collaborate with decision-makers, authorities, and industry players around the world in order to identify solutions for reducing potential risks and providing customers with more control over their finances while creating a secure and inclusive digital finance ecosystem.
