Phillip Silitschanu

Senior Vice President, Digital Assets

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Phillip Silitschanu leads Arcesium's global digital asset commercial efforts as Senior Vice President, Digital Assets. Phillip is an expert and thought leader in the FinTech, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital assets space, known for his work as the research director leading IDC’s (Blackstone) global blockchain practice, and in various strategic roles within the financial services industry. He has authored and co-authored numerous whitepapers, reports, and books on these topics and is a recognized speaker and expert cited by major media outlets like the Financial Times and CNBC.

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What Happens When Regulators Say Go in the Tokenization Race

What Happens When Regulators Say Go in the Tokenization Race

Innovation & TechDigital Assets
U.S. regulatory shifts could release pent-up institutional demand for tokenized real-world assets. The front office is eager. Operations needs to adjust.
From Staking to Tokenized Assets: What Full-Spectrum Crypto Operations Actually Require

From Staking to Tokenized Assets: What Full-Spectrum Crypto Operations Actually Require

Innovation & TechDigital Assets
Learn why institutional digital asset operations require more than crypto accounting. Explore staking, tokenized assets, reconciliation, and fund accounting.
Crypto-Backed Lending’s Move to the Mainstream Is Officially Underway

Crypto-Backed Lending’s Move to the Mainstream Is Officially Underway

Innovation & TechDigital Assets
Regulatory clarity, maturing lending infrastructure, and growing institutional participation are accelerating the adoption of crypto-backed lending. Digital assets are now evolving into collateral, raising the stakes for financing tools and operational upgrades for investment firms.
Institutional Crypto Is No Longer Just Spot and Futures — and Your Infrastructure Shouldn’t Be Either

Institutional Crypto Is No Longer Just Spot and Futures — and Your Infrastructure Shouldn’t Be Either

Operations & GrowthDigital Assets
Institutional crypto portfolios now extend beyond spot and futures. Learn why modern digital asset operations require unified, auditable infrastructure built for every instrument.
A Battle Royale of DeFi vs TradFi for Supremacy of Finance?

A Battle Royale of DeFi vs TradFi for Supremacy of Finance?

Regulation & PolicyDigital Assets
Regulation, stablecoins, and institutional adoption are reshaping finance beyond TradFi vs DeFi convergence into a unified blockchain system.
Why Crypto is Going from Marginalized to Institutionalized in 2026

Why Crypto is Going from Marginalized to Institutionalized in 2026

Regulation & PolicyDigital Assets
How asset managers are adopting institutional crypto infrastructure, tokenization, and blockchain partnerships as TradFi and DeFi evolve.
Competing for Institutional Capital: Why Crypto Funds Must Meet TradFi’s Operational Standards

Competing for Institutional Capital: Why Crypto Funds Must Meet TradFi’s Operational Standards

Innovation & TechDigital Assets
Crypto-native managers chasing institutional AUM must meet TradFi-grade controls and reporting.
TradFi and DeFi: Convergent or Parallel?

TradFi and DeFi: Convergent or Parallel?

Innovation & TechDigital Assets
Traditional asset managers assume crypto will “fit in.” But as rules clarify, crypto-native platforms may out-innovate and out-compete.