Blockrise CEO Jos Lazet said in an interview with The Block during the BTC Prague conference that Bitcoin companies are capable of creating a genuine alternative to traditional banks, built around the principles of self-custody and giving users direct control over their assets.
Lazet said his goal is to turn Bitcoin-focused platforms into complete banking services.
“My dream is a Bitcoin bank,” he said.
Blockrise recently launched bank accounts with Bitcoin support connected to international IBAN accounts, and the company is now exploring subscription-based payment models similar to neobanks such as Revolut. Lazet believes Bitcoin companies differ from traditional fintech services on a fundamental level.
“Today’s neobanks are simply an improved version of traditional banks,” he said.
According to him, these services offer more convenience features, but they do not position themselves in opposition to the system and do not carry any real anarchist foundation.
Lazet sees an opportunity to build a truly anarchist neobank, where services are built around self-custody and direct control over assets, giving customers full control over their funds while also covering their everyday banking needs.
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