Frankfurt School of Finance informed the public Monday that one of the trailblazers for FinTech, Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and the Digital Euro suddenly passed away: Philipp Sandner, Professor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, had been working at Frankfurt School since 2015. Here he founded and very successfully headed the Blockchain Center. A book of condolences will be available at Frankfurt School’s reception, the University said.
“It is with great regret that we inform you that Professor Dr. Philipp Sandner passed away on 16.01.2024.All too soon we must bid farewell to a highly esteemed scientist, employee and colleague. We are deeply shocked and saddened.
Quotes from the Press Release of Frankfurt School
Philipp Sandner was one of Germany’s pioneers and most prominent experts in the field of blockchain and Bitcoin, as well as a valued advisor in politics and business, Frankfurt School said in the name of its academic community. He was also Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. With his passion and expertise for his field of research, he inspired us all and played a key role in shaping the profile of, Frankfurt School, the business school said.