Blockstream Launches Consulting Services, Opens Office in Lugano

Blockstream has launched a consulting business for financial institutions and opened an office in Lugano, Switzerland. This expansion provides banks, asset managers, and other institutions direct access to the firm's engineering teams and Bitcoin infrastructure. Blockstream Consulting Services will assist institutions in evaluating, designing, and implementing Bitcoin-based financial infrastructure, focusing on tokenized asset issuance, confidential settlement, and related services including technical strategy and system architecture. The Lugano office aims to serve clients across Switzerland, including Zurich, Geneva, and Zug, and will act as a hub for Blockstream's European operations, fostering client relationships and partnerships in the financial and technology sectors. Peter Bain, Blockstream's chief marketing officer, highlighted Switzerland's importance due to its banking tradition and supportive regulatory framework for digital assets. The consulting business leverages Blockstream's expertise in cryptography, protocol engineering, and financial technology, with multidisciplinary teams guiding institutions from evaluation to deployment. Adam Back, co-founder and CEO, emphasized the need for Bitcoin's integration into existing financial systems. The move reflects Blockstream's long-term commitment to Switzerland and its strategy to support institutional Bitcoin adoption in key markets. The Lugano office is operational, with consulting services available to institutions across Europe.

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