Reimagining traditional finance

An ex-MBB consultant turned FinTech strategist and operator, Nikos combines industry knowledge of legacy banking systems with best-in-class innovations of leading neobanks to reimagine the future of finance.

Through his channel, Blocks & Banks, Nikos draws on his expertise in both traditional finance and Web3 to unpack complex and often misunderstood topics in financial services. His ultimate objective is to analyse, explain, and facilitate the adoption of Web3 at the largest possible scale.

Nikos Toumpanakis
Nikos Toumpanakis

Per aspera, ad astra

Through struggle, to the stars

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"The traditional banking system is dead."

At least, that's what some Web3 advocates claim. But is it really?

Has the Blockchain / Web3 space truly disrupted mainstream financial services in a meaningful way? I argue that it already has, but in ways currently invisible to the bottom line.

So, what does the future hold? Will Web3 replace the legacy financial system entirely?

I argue that it will not. In fact, many established financial institutions are already adopting advanced technologies, building their own blockchains and getting used to stablecoins, blurring the line between traditional finance and the Web3-enabled future.

Thus, the future of financial services is bright - at least for those who move swiftly and purposefully.

Early-career Consulting
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One-off (or series of) consultations on a particular topic in the realm of traditional financial services, financial technology, or Web3.

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  • behavioral interviews

  • case studies & problem-solving interviews

  • market sizing & brain teasers

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