Beyond Cash, Code & Monetary Power

How technology, finance and geopolitics redefine the future of money

Inspired by last year’s From Cash to Code at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, this edition sharpens the focus on practical choices facing investors, financial institutions and policymakers. Discover in interactive sessions and panels how technology and geopolitics are transforming the financial landscape.

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Program

13:00–14:30 Parallel interactive sessions (choose one)

A) Crypto: Behind the Scenes 

New technology opens new doors, but not every door leads to somewhere worth going. In this hands-on and playful workshop, you’ll create your own wallet, receive a bit of crypto, and experiment with tools that show where real value can be found. Jordi takes you behind the scenes of the crypto world, revealing how most crypto projects actually work, why many don’t, and how to tell the difference between innovation and illusion. Jordi Jansen.

B) Contagion in cryptocurrencies market: Implications for financial stability

From crypto bubbles to stablecoin runs and DeFi liquidations, shocks within the digital asset ecosystem increasingly ripple into traditional markets. This panel examines where and how those links form, through investor sentiment, liquidity channels, and institutional exposure, and asks what this means for financial stability. Drawing on recent stress episodes, we discuss monitoring frameworks, data challenges, and potential macroprudential responses.Dr. Mathis Mourey, Brunello Rosa and Dr. Martijn van der Linden.

C) The future of payments
What does the rise of CBDCs, stablecoins, and cryptocurrencies mean for banks, cash, and regulation? And how do European policy goals and industry constraints fit into this? This session outlines the key developments and possible future scenarios for interoperability. Aleksandra Asscheman, Tamara Schmidt and Ria Roerink.

14:30–15:00 Break

15:00–15:05 Opening by Deborah Mevissen & Dr. Martijn van der Linden

15:05–16:00 What is the “true” price of bitcoin?
Three 8-minute presentations + panel discussion
Price discovery beyond headlines: market microstructure (liquidity, basis/ETFs, derivatives), macro drivers (rates, inflation, high debts), on-chain activity and miner economics. We ask what anchors the valuation of bitcoin in a world of narratives, leverage, and loose monetary policy. Jeroen Blokland, Dr. Mathis Mourey and Ria Roerink. 

16:00–16:55 Will the US dollar be dethroned?
Three 8-minute presentation + panel discussion
Rising geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and the introduction of new digital forms of money are changing the international monetary system. For the first time in generations, the question “What comes after the dollar?” has become a matter of Realpolitik. This session discusses the latest geopolitical developments and possible future scenarios. Julia Symon, Brunello Rosa and Tamara Schmidt.

16:55–17:00 Closing remarks by Dr. Martijn van der Linden

17:00–18:30 Drinks, snacks & networking
Keep the debate going, connecting students, researchers, industry, and policymakers.

Registration

Admission is free for everyone. The event will be held in English. Please register in advance.

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Speakers

Jordi Jansen is a lecturer at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, specializing in crypto technology and the functioning of digital value systems. He makes complex crypto concepts accessible through a practical and critical approach.

Dr. Mathis Mourey is a researcher and lecturer in Data Science and Finance at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. His work focuses on financial stability, market dynamics, and the analysis of digital asset markets.

Brunello Rosa is an Honorary Visiting Professor at City University London and the CEO and Head of Research at Rosa & Roubini. He specializes in global macroeconomics, geopolitics, and financial market analysis.

Dr. Martijn van der Linden is Professor of Practice in New Finance at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. His work examines the future of money, new financial systems, and their societal implications.

Aleksandra Asscheman is a lecturer in Law and a researcher in New Finance at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. She studies the legal and policy implications of digital forms of money.

Tamara Schmidt is the Executive Director of the Digital Euro Association and specializes in digital currencies, including CBDCs and stablecoins. She connects the technological, policy, and geopolitical aspects of digital payment systems.

Ria Roerink is a senior policy advisor at De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Her expertise includes digital payment systems, stablecoins, and the impact of financial innovation on the monetary system.

Deborah Mevissen is the Dean of the Faculty of Business, Finance & Marketing at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. She is committed to educational innovation at the intersection of economics, technology, and society.

Jeroen Blokland is a multi-asset investor and the founder of the Blokland Smart Multi-Asset Fund. He analyzes financial markets with a broad macroeconomic and portfolio-based perspective.

Julia Symon is the Head of Research and Advocacy at Finance Watch. She focuses on financial regulation, public policy, and the societal impact of the global financial system.