{"id":6092,"date":"2023-04-18T14:10:15","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T12:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/?p=6092"},"modified":"2026-08-12T11:26:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T09:26:56","slug":"important-instead-of-complicated-the-good-relationship-between-bitcoin-and-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/en\/important-instead-of-complicated-the-good-relationship-between-bitcoin-and-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"Important instead of complicated \u2013 The good relationship between Bitcoin and bank"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BTC-und-Bank_SL-1024x410.png\" alt=\"Bitcoin, banks and dealing with disruptive technology\" class=\"wp-image-6106\" title=\"The image was created with the help of Midjourney and edited by Sabine Lotric\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BTC-und-Bank_SL-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BTC-und-Bank_SL-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BTC-und-Bank_SL-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BTC-und-Bank_SL-1536x614.png 1536w, https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BTC-und-Bank_SL.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-13615041234\">How a cooperative bank uses the market-creating potential of Bitcoin for its own business model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this podcast episode of Innovate &amp; Upgrade, Peter Rochel talks to Andreas Streb, Deputy CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr-bayernmitte.de\/startseite.html\">Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte<\/a>, about disruptive technologies and specifically the relationship between Bitcoin and banks. The conversation revolves around the question of whether Bitcoin poses a threat to the business model of banks and how established companies should deal with such technologies. As the deputy CEO of a bank that proactively engages with Bitcoin, Andreas Streb shares his perspective on the topic and explains how this technology landed on his screen and why they engage with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uberall-da-zu-horen-wo-es-podcasts-gibt\">To be heard wherever there are podcasts&#8230;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/de\/podcast\/innovate-upgrade\/id1354901024?i=1000609106080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-93 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/listen-on-apple-podcast.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"41\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/0Hrb9y4YxO8QCmiBUYYa4x?si=pYjCWeAcT6iwnAhtzv-MKA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-97 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/listen-on-spotify.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"113\" height=\"41\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.de\/podcasts\/4838bd28-7b97-4912-80cb-de39a6c75654\/episodes\/7b02807b-78ab-4d9c-a938-8a0882425ab4\/innovate-upgrade-wichtig-statt-kompliziert-%E2%80%93-die-gut-beziehung-zwischen-bitcoin-und-bank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2932\" src=\"https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ListenOn_AmazonMusic_button_Black_RGB_5X_DE-300x73.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"41\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ListenOn_AmazonMusic_button_Black_RGB_5X_DE-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ListenOn_AmazonMusic_button_Black_RGB_5X_DE-768x187.png 768w, https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ListenOn_AmazonMusic_button_Black_RGB_5X_DE.png 826w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.google.com\/feed\/aHR0cHM6Ly96dW04cnkucG9kY2FzdGVyLmRlL29iZXJ3YXNzZXIucnNz\/episode\/cG9kLTg4MjlhMGQ5NzNlYWI4ZjAxMDkyYmYwNmI0ZQ?sa=X&#038;ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjY_bjj86z-AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2934\" src=\"https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DE_Google_Podcasts_Badge_8x-300x76.png\" alt=\"jobs to be done podcast\" width=\"162\" height=\"41\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DE_Google_Podcasts_Badge_8x-300x76.png 300w, https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DE_Google_Podcasts_Badge_8x-1024x259.png 1024w, https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DE_Google_Podcasts_Badge_8x-768x195.png 768w, https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DE_Google_Podcasts_Badge_8x.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-13615042534\">You can also listen to this episode here on the website:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/embed.podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/innovate-upgrade\/id1354901024?itsct=podcast_box_player&#038;itscg=30200&#038;ls=1&#038;theme=auto\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" allow=\"autoplay *; encrypted-media *;\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 660px; overflow: hidden; border-top-left-radius: 10px; border-top-right-radius: 10px; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px; background-color: transparent;\"><\/iframe>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hier-findest-du-alle-kapitel-dieser-episode-mit-zeitangabe\">Here you will find all the chapters of this episode with a time stamp:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">00:00:00 Intro<br>00:02:47 Why Bitcoin is important for a bank<br>00:04:51 Overlooking the subject<br>00:09:45 Understanding Bitcoin First<br>00:16:17 Retain customers<br>00:21:09 Bitcoin in the business model<br>00:24:49 <a href=\"https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/en\/swiss-bitcoin-conference\/\">Note Bitcoin Business Innovation Bootcamp<\/a><br>00:25:57 Therefore focus on Bitcoin<br>00:32:18 How the market responds<br>00:36:48 Creating value for customers<br>00:45:30 An own Bitcoin trading portal<br>00:50:30 Financing experiments<br>01:02:24 Bitcoin, Crypto, Speculation<br>01:09:19 What banks should do now<br>01:11:37 Get Out<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+4922116903859\" style=\"background-color:#0376a8\">What do you think about it? Leave us your comment on our voicemail +49 221 16903859<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wieso-bitcoin-fur-banken-eine-chance-und-keine-bedrohung-darstellt\">Why Bitcoin represents an opportunity and not a threat for banks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In today&#8217;s digitalised world, banks must constantly find new ways to satisfy their customers and remain competitive. One <strong>disruptive<\/strong> <strong>technology<\/strong> that has attracted a lot of attention in recent years is Bitcoin. Few banks are sufficiently active with the cryptocurrency and recognise its potential. In this article, you&#8217;ll learn why Bitcoin is a vital opportunity, not a threat, for banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bitcoin and the business model of banks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common argument against Bitcoin is that the cryptocurrency threatens the traditional business model of banks. In fact, Bitcoin offers many advantages for users, such as the ability to operate independently of banks and states. But for banks, Bitcoin also offers <strong>opportunities<\/strong> that need to be <strong>exploited<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Banks and Bitcoin &#8211; a real-life example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andreas Streb, Deputy <strong>Chairman of the Board<\/strong> of Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte, talks about the relationship between Bitcoin and banks in our <strong>interview<\/strong>. He explains how his bank started to get involved with Bitcoin and what offers it has developed for its customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VR Bank Bayern Mitte has realised that it should provide <strong>a comprehensive range<\/strong> of Bitcoin-related <strong>services<\/strong> for its customers instead of sending them to other providers. It has developed a <strong>trade portal<\/strong> to strengthen customer loyalty and explore new business areas. The Bank emphasises a structured approach to innovation to increase the likelihood of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Bitcoin represents an opportunity for banks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bitcoin offers banks the opportunity to expand their business model and open up new sources of revenue. The cryptocurrency enables banks to expand their services and <strong>position<\/strong> themselves <strong>as competent contacts<\/strong> for all their customers&#8217; wealth matters. Bitcoin is also an incentive for banks to expand their expertise in <strong>blockchain<\/strong> technology, which is seen as important and will play an important role in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resume<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bitcoin is a disruptive technology that offers many challenges and <strong>opportunities<\/strong> for banks. Those banks that get to grips with Bitcoin and build up expertise have the chance to strengthen their customer loyalty and explore new areas of business. Bitcoin is not a threat to the business model of banks, but an opportunity that should be seized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-13615043634\">All episode links:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr-bayernmitte.de\/privatkunden\/sparen-geldanlage\/bitcoin\/bitcoinforum-bayern-rueckblick.html\">Click here to visit VR Bank Bayern Mitte<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swiss-bitcoin-conference.com\">More info and all links to the Swiss Bitcoin Conference<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/bitcoin-treiber-der-clean-disruption\/\">Podcast with Daniel Wingen about Bitcoin and the energy transition (in German)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/andreas-streb-57aa45157\/\">Connect with Andreas on LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/terahash.space\">Terahash Platform for Bitcoin Adoption<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oberwasser-consulting.de\/bitcoin-strategie-im-mittelstand\/\">Bitcoin in the business model of a medium-sized industrial company (in German)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this podcast episode of Innovate &amp; Upgrade, Peter Rochel talks to Andreas Streb, Deputy CEO of Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte, about disruptive technologies and specifically the relationship between Bitcoin and banks. 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