The world of finance has been rapidly evolving with the rise of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. One individual who has played a crucial role in bridging the gap between traditional banking and the digital asset space is John Whelan, the Managing Director of Crypto and Digital Assets at Santander. In this blog post, we will explore John's interesting personal journey to his current position, Santander's involvement with our first-of-its-kind payment system and the many reasons why John is enthusiastic about the future of finance.