Affiliations
Dr. Jonas Gross
Ph.D. in Economics (University of Bayreuth, Germany) on digital currencies and monetary policy:
Dr. Jonas Gross helps through education programs, his podcast „Bitcoin, Fiat & Rock’n’Roll“, and lectures/workshops to educate about the transformative power, implications, opportunities, and risks of digital currencies, such as cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
He is a renowned international keynote speaker and regularly participates in global flagship events. Among other things, Dr. Jonas Gross co-founded the Digital Euro Association (DEA), a think tank focused on digital currencies.
Service
Consulting for businesses
I’d be happy to help you understand the impact of digital currencies on your business. In an era of change, where digital currencies and blockchain technology are revolutionizing the financial world, I offer tailored consulting to adapt to these innovations.
Keynote Speaker & Workshops
As a renowned keynote speaker, I specialize in inspiring talks on topics related to digital currencies. With in-depth expertise from years of experience and a passionate enthusiasm for blockchain technology and digital currencies, I stand for unique and enriching presentations.
Central bank educational services and digital currency workshops
I am happy to help central banks with my extensive, year-long expertise around central bank digital currencies. Can a CBDC bring the country forward? Which pain points can it address? How should it be designed? How can risks be mitigated? Which technology should be used?
About Dr. Jonas Gross
Dr. Jonas Gross is the Chairman of the Digital Euro Association (DEA) and Chief Operating Officer at etonec.
He holds a doctorate in economics from the University of Bayreuth (Germany) and is recognized as an internationally renowned keynote speaker.
His primary areas of interest are central bank digital currencies, stablecoins, cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and monetary policy.
Furthermore, Jonas is the co-host of the German podcast „Bitcoin, Fiat, & Rock’n’ Roll“ and an external
lecturer at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and a member of the expert panel of the European Blockchain Observatory and Forum.
His exceptional insights inspire a deep dive into the potential of innovative technologies and understanding the implications of innovations around digital money.
Blog
Ethereum ETFs genehmigt! Alles, was man dazu wissen muss
Gestern hat die amerikanische Börsenaufsichtsbehörde SEC die Anträge für Spot Ethereum, oder präziser Ether, Exchange-traded Funds (ETFs) angenommen. Diese Genehmigung folgt auf diejenige von Bitcoin-Spot-ETFs im Januar und markiert eine weitere bedeutende und...
Ethereum ETFs approved! Here is all you need to know
Yesterday, the American Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the applications for spot Ethereum, or - to be precise - Ether, exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This follows the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs in January, marking another significant and somewhat...
What the European Elections mean for the digital euro
The European elections are coming! In early June, European citizens will head to the polls to elect the new European Parliament. The 2024 election holds significant implications for the future of digital currencies in Europe, including crypto assets, stablecoins, and...
Academic Publications
Paper “What is on the ECB’s mind? Monetary policy before and after the global financial crisis”
Dieses Papier analysiert die Geldpolitik der Europäischen Zentralbank (EZB) sowohl vor als auch nach dem Ausbruch der globalen Finanzkrise im Jahr 2008. In der Literatur wählen Forscher in der Regel ein Taylor-Regel-basiertes Modell, um die Geldpolitik der...
Paper “A Model for Central Bank Digital Currencies: Implications for Bank Funding and Monetary Policy”
Wir entwickeln ein dynamisches stochastisches Allgemeines-Gleichgewichtsmodell (DSGE-Modell), um die Auswirkungen von digitalen Zentralbankwährungen (CBDCs) auf den Finanzsektor zu untersuchen. Unser Fokus liegt auf den Effekten von zins- und nicht zinstragenden CBDCs...
Paper “Designing a Central Bank Digital Currency with Support for Cash-Like Privacy”
Die meisten Zentralbanken in fortgeschrittenen Volkswirtschaften erwägen die Einführung von digitalen Zentralbankwährungen (CBDCs) Eine entscheidende Design-Dimension einer CBDC ist das Maß an Transaktionsprivatsphäre. Bestehende Lösungen sind entweder anfällig für...
Projects
Bitcoin, Fiat & Rock´n´Roll
The podcast „Bitcoin, Fiat & Rock’n’Roll“ offers a unique insight into the world of finance at the intersection of the traditional and future financial systems. The focus is on the exciting developments of the crypto and token economy.
Digital Euro Association
The Digital Euro Association (DEA) is a coalition of organizations and individuals focused on the topics of digital central bank currencies and stablecoins, with an emphasis on Europe. The DEA aims to heighten awareness of the digital Euro and contribute to shaping the framework and standards
Frankfurt School
The Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is a leading private business school in Germany and ranks among the top 50 worldwide for Banking and Finance.
Jonas is a lecturer in the master’s program „Blockchain and Digital Assets“ focusing on cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies
The CBDC Tracker
The CBDC-Tracker at www.cbdctracker.org is a website that provides information on ongoing CBDC projects. The tracker monitors and regularly updates data on various countries and their progress in researching, developing, or implementing CBDCs.