Blockchain[1] technology is predicted to have a great future in Switzerland. What does this mean for the labor market, what does the Swiss government think about this technology and what does blockchain need in order to be adopted by the people? Cointelegraph discussed these questions with expert Dr. Daniel Diemers at BlockShow[2] in Berlin.
Daniel Diemers worked as an entrepreneur for several years in the field of internet-based early warning systems. He has been a partner at PwC Strategy&[3] since 2005, where he advises banks and regulators in Europe and the Middle East on digitalization, fintech and blockchain. Daniel Diemers is also a co-founder and board member of the Swiss Finance + Technology Association[4] (Swiss Fintech) and a fintech[5] investor himself.
About PwC and blockchain
Cointelegraph: As early as mid-May, there were reports[6] that PwC's Strategy& was working on blockchain in the logistics sphere. What does PwC’s work with this new technology look like?
Daniel Diemers: We have our own global blockchain team. For example, I’m head of the blockchain department in Europe and the Middle East. We have many employees who are well familiar with the subject and we are not only working on the use of blockchain in logistics but are also on implementing blockchain in the banking and agricultural sectors. I am a strategist, and I have to clarify various questions regarding blockchain: coding, protocol, cybersecurity[7], taxes[8], accounting and how blockchain can be used in this sphere.
About using blockchain and its impact on the job market
CT: In your opinion, what fields need blockchain technology the most?
DD: That's a very good question. We are discussing banking, insurance and
