Michael Wutzke
Michael Wutzke ("Mike") is a member of the Finance Yard Advisory Board.
In 2014, Michael discovered bitcoin and other crypto projects for the first time. In the last years, Michael worked full-time for a Web3 company. Today, he is shaping the financial industry by connecting traditional finance and Web3.
Michael has more than three decades of experiences in creating digital solutions in the IT space. He is invested in cryptocurrencies and has been a regular participant at many digital assets events worldwide. In 2024, Michael founded Finance Yard to connect people, organizations, and financial hubs.
Working with Market Data
From 2022 to 2024 Michael Wutzke worked full time in the crypto industry with a Web3 company and was engaged with a wide range of big market players, particularly from the traditional finance sector and blockchain companies.
Michael understands that the challenges ahead are not just technical; they also involve critical elements such as strategic goal setting, product marketing, and operational execution. Michael emphasizes that success will come from having the right people who can deliver the right products at the right time for the right audience.
DTIF PAC Member
Mike is a member of the the Digital Token Identifier Foundation (DTIF) Product Advisory Committee who is acting as an exclusive Registration Authority for the ISO – International Organization for Standardization standard concerning Digital Token Identifiers (DTIs).
A key role of the DTIF Product Advisory Committee is to support the development of the ISO 24165 DTI standard for the crypto and digital assets space. The PAC provides a forum for industry to discuss how future regulatory changes will impact the crypto-market landscape. Other key objectives of the PAC are to provide recommendations on the ISO DTI implementation to DTIF, and to arbitrate disputes related to DTI issuance.
The scope of work includes providing advice on the utilisation of DTIs, on the issuance process for DTIs, as well as to advise DTIF on the implementation of future product enhancements to support registration authority responsibilities.
Managing Director of Gateflow
Michael is a strong believer that bitcoin and smart contract powered blockchains can fulfill a wide range of demands the finance industry and beyond have. As a result, digital assets and blockchain systems offer a tremendous potential.
Gateflow is an independent consultancy in the asset management industry founded in 2023. Finance Yard is backed by Gateflow.
