Meet Zeynep Stefan, Ph.D.: SheCrypto Ambassador to Liechtenstein

This week, we’re heading to one of Europe’s most innovative financial hubs.

Liechtenstein may be small in size - with a population of 40,000 and only about 160 square kilometers (62 square miles) of land - but it’s making big waves in blockchain, Bitcoin, digital assets, and financial innovation. With forward-thinking regulation, a growing ecosystem of digital asset companies, and a reputation for embracing emerging technologies, the country has become one of the world’s most influential jurisdictions for the future of finance.

We’re thrilled to welcome Zeynep Stefan, Ph.D., SheCrypto’s Ambassador to Liechtenstein, to the podcast.

As a leader in digital asset risk and governance, Zeynep brings a unique perspective on where the industry is headed, how institutions are approaching blockchain adoption, and why trust, security, and thoughtful regulation will play a critical role in the next phase of growth.

Join us as we explore Liechtenstein’s growing influence in the global digital asset ecosystem, discuss the evolving landscape of crypto and institutional finance, and hear Zeynep’s insights on the opportunities shaping the future of blockchain.

Let’s dive in. 🎧

In this episode:

* Why Liechtenstein, a country of around 40,000, wants to be a serious hub for digital assets

* The “fastest fish, not the biggest fish” strategy for competing with Switzerland and the wider EU

* The token container model: representing assets like a car or gold on chain, and why it’s genuinely different

* How MiCA and DORA shape what it takes to get licensed there

* What it’s actually like to live and build in Liechtenstein

* Zeynep’s outlook for 2026: more implementation, fewer new regulations, a possible AI Act draft later in the year

* What being a SheCrypto ambassador means to her, and getting more women into C-level roles

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to SheCrypto00:52 Meet Zeynep and How Liechtenstein Is Building Its Digital Asset Hub07:01 Fastest Fish, Not the Biggest: Standing Out From the Bigger Players08:52 What It’s Actually Like to Live and Work There10:26 What Zeynep Is Watching for in 202613:11 What SheCrypto Means to Zeynep14:37 Wrapping Up

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