Collateral Confidential: The Privacy Unlock for Institutional Crypto Trading (Presented by Canton Network) – Recorded at The Bridge

At The Bridge conference held on November 6th, 2024, the panel, Collateral Confidential: The Privacy Unlock for Institutional Crypto Trading (Presented by Canton Network), explored the critical role of privacy in scaling institutional crypto adoption. Moderated by Sacha Ghebali (The Tie), the panel featured insights from Eric Saraniecki (Digital Asset), Leo Mizuhara (Hashnote), and Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Digital).

The discussion highlighted the risks of full transparency in crypto trading, such as front-running and market manipulation, which undermine fairness and efficiency. Privacy, distinct from anonymity, emerged as a cornerstone for fostering trust and enabling institutional participation. Eric explained how the Canton Network provides configurable privacy, allowing data to be securely shared with the right parties while meeting regulatory needs.

Leo shared examples of how transparency in collateral trading can expose market positions and amplify volatility. Beimnet emphasized the potential for privacy-enabled solutions to address inefficiencies in traditional finance, such as delays in collateral transfers.

The panelists agreed that privacy is essential for bridging the gap between TradFi and crypto, enabling cost savings, operational efficiency, and broader adoption. By solving privacy challenges, platforms like Canton are paving the way for a more secure and scalable institutional trading ecosystem.