Welcome to another episode of the Blockchain Ireland Summit 2025 on-site podcast, where we bring you the conversations that matter most in the world of blockchain and digital finance. In this episode, host Sebastian Grube sits down for an engaging chat with Previn Singh, Executive in Residence at Global Digital Finance (GDF), and someone who knows a thing or two about how to bridge gaps between traditional finance and the fast-moving world of crypto and blockchain.
Previn kicks things off by sharing what brought him to the summit this year—spoiler alert: it wasn’t just for the coffee. He talks about the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone and your own industry bubble to really listen and learn from other sectors, something that’s become a bit of a mission for him. And with his career spanning big-name banks like Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank, Previn’s got a unique perspective on how the old guard and the new wave can—and should—work together.
At the heart of this episode is the conversation about tokenisation of real-world assets. Previn gives us a peek behind the curtain of GDF’s work to standardise data, create clear frameworks, and bring industry participants together. He explains how tokenising things like equities and bonds can remove friction in financial transactions, speeding up settlement times and freeing up capital. And while that might sound like serious finance talk, Previn keeps it relatable, showing us the very real opportunities that blockchain can unlock when applied thoughtfully.
The chat also dives into the broader ecosystem that makes all this possible. Previn highlights that it’s not just banks and exchanges involved, but also fund managers, regulators, fintech innovators, and yes, the DeFi natives who bring fresh ideas to the table. He shares his vision for the next year—where small blockchain pilots grow into large-scale ecosystems powered by real network effects, delivering value far beyond what any single organisation could achieve alone.
This episode is a warm, insightful, and forward-looking conversation about the future of finance. Whether you’re a blockchain beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of where the industry is heading and the collaborative spirit that’s driving it forward. Grab your headphones and enjoy this inspiring discussion straight from the heart of the Blockchain Ireland Summit.
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Available on the Blockchain Ireland website: https://www.blockchainireland.ie/podcasts/
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Host: Sebastian Grube - Co-Chair of Events and Communication Working Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiangrube/
Guest: Previn Singh - Executive in Residence, Global Digital Finance
https://www.linkedin.com/in/previn-singh-a68878b/
https://gdf.io/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-digital-finance/
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About Blockchain Ireland
Blockchain Ireland is an initiative aimed at promoting and enhancing Ireland's position as a global hub for blockchain technology. It was launched by the Irish Blockchain Expert Group (IBEG), led by IDA Ireland, and includes a collaboration of Irish-based organisations.
The main goals of Blockchain Ireland are to serve as a central source of information on the growing blockchain, crypto and Web3 ecosystem, to support the development of blockchain technology in Ireland, and to create awareness of industry developments both nationally and internationally.
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