Frankfurt School Blockchain Center

What is the Frankfurt School Blockchain Center?

The FSBC is a think tank and research center focused primarily on investigating the implications of blockchain technology. In addition to general research and prototype development, the FSBC serves as a networking hub for managers, start-ups, and experts to exchange knowledge and best practices. The FSBC also organizes educational opportunities for both students and executives, including on-campus courses, workshops, and conferences. 

What is the focus?

Currently, the FSBC is focusing on crypto assets, digital securities, the digital euro, CBDCs, tokenization of assets and decentralized finance (DeFi). 

What projects?

Specifically, we operate the Crypto Assets Conference (CAC), the DLT Talents program, to empower women in the blockchain space, the DeFi Talents program, for education in the DeFi sector, and the AI Talents program, to foster leadership in the artificial intelligence space by empowering aspiring innovators to become experts, entrepreneurs, and industry pioneers.

Master in Financial Technology
Starting on 25 AUG 2025 (Application Deadline: 30 JUN 2025)

AI for Finance (Certificate Course)
Starting on 8 SEP 2025

Blockchain Innovation Showcase - Where Fintech Startups meet Financial Institutions
21 OCT 2025
(If you are a Fintech Startup or representing a financial institution and would like to attend the event - contact: fsbc@fs.de)

FSBC Forum (scroll down for more information)
21 OCT 2025

vLEI Hackathon (GLEIF/FSBC)
2 DEC 2025

Defence Finance Conference
12 MAR 2026

Crypto Assets Conference (CAC26)
25 MAR 2026

*For sponsoring, roundtable and/or workshop opportunities - contact: fsbc@fs.de

FSBC FORUM 2025
21 OCT 2025

We will be hosting our next FSBC Forum on 21 October 2025, and bring together industry leaders and experts to explore the future of digital assets, tokenization, blockchain technology, and regulation. 

This year’s edition will once again feature hands-on workshops and expert-led roundtables, hosted in collaboration with our partners. These sessions provide space for in-depth discussions and practical exchange on current industry developments. Stay tuned for more details on the topics and formats shaping this year’s Forum.

Participation is free of charge. Due to limited capacity, spots for workshops and roundtables will be allocated by the hosting partners if applications exceed availability.

The FSBC Forum offers over 6 hours of networking and access to cutting-edge insights on digital assets, regulatory developments, and emerging trends.

Registration will open soon - save the date and be part of this year’s insightful gathering.

If you are interested in hosting a workshop/roundtable, please contact fsbc@fs.de.

Check out our FSBC YouTube channel, where you will find videos of our Crypto Assets Conferences and our Online Panels. The videos contain interesting insights from renowned experts on many relevant topics of the crypto cosmos.

Latest Video Recordings

From Experiment to Impact: Lessons from the ECB Trials
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ARTeCHÓ - Art Meets Academia
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ARTeCHÓ - Policy Dialogue: Enabling blockchain technology for the creative industry
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Saxony's 50,000 Bitcoin Sale and Its Market Implications
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Tokenization of Investment Funds
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Bitcoin ETF: What Will Happen this Year?
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The Digital Euro Landscape: A Status Update
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New Year 2024: Bitcoin and Ethereum for Institutionals?
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Banks and Blockchain: Which Way to Go?
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Digital Securities and Crypto Assets: What to Expect in the Next Months?
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Master in Financial Technology (MSc)

The global financial services industry is undergoing rapid transformation with the rise of digitalisation, machine learning, data-driven innovation, and sustainability initiatives. As one of the most dynamic and forward-looking sectors worldwide, it offers vast potential for shaping new business models and enhancing value creation. Frankfurt School’s full-time, English-taught Master in Financial Technology empowers ambitious professionals to seize these opportunities with a future-focused, globally-oriented approach, preparing them to thrive in the ever-changing FinTech landscape.

The Master of Financial Technology offers flexible study tracks that accommodate both recent graduates and working professionals. Students benefit from interactive learning experiences, personalised support, and close connections with FinTech companies, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies. The programme’s combination of rigorous academic training, hands-on projects, and a vibrant international community allows graduates to develop not only the technical expertise but also the critical thinking and leadership skills required to advance the financial industry in Frankfurt, Germany, and around the world.

• Duration: 4 full-time semesters (120 ECTS)
• Language: English 

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AI for Finance (Certificate Course)

The course-level learning outcomes are to ensure that participants are able to recall fundamental concepts of AI, including machine learning, neural networks, deep learning, and generative AI.
Participants will gain the ability to describe key applications in finance, including examples from banking, investment, and wealth management. They will be able to identify AI-enabled business opportunities within the financial sector and analyse the operational impact of AI-driven solutions on efficiency and decision-making in financial institutions. They will also be able to evaluate the potential risks and benefits of applying AI in a financial environment, considering ethical and operational factors. They will be able to formulate a strategy for AI implementation within the organisation. 

• Duration: 12 days (7 modules + exam)
• Language: English 

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Research

• Joint research projects with corporates
• Studies on blockchain applications
• Compiling technical whitepapers

Community

• Well-established network in the DLT/blockchain ecosystem in Germany, Europe, and Asia
• Organization of conferences, meetups, seminars, and online seminars
• Workshops for top managers and decision-makers

Education

• Lectures about DLT and blockchain for bachelor, master, and MBA courses
• Supervision of theses on various blockchain-related topics
• Certificate program to become a blockchain expert
• Digital Innovation and Fintech: dedicated bachelor program

Prototypes

• Development of prototypes in Ethereum
• Decision support with regard to (i) organizational and (ii) architectural IT decisions
• Support with implementation of blockchain solutions

Startups

• Advising startups on DLT/blockchain related topics
• Establishment of B2B or investor contacts for startups
• Support for marketing and public relations

Research Projects (third-party / EU funded)

• BLOCKPOOL
• iBlockchain (BMBF)
• KOSMoS (BMBF)
• Machbarkeitsstudie für eine Registerarchitektur mit DLT (UBA)
• Generation Blockchain
• ARTeCHÓ
• BESIDE (ITKAM)
• TOSCA

Management

Frankfurt School Experts