This week, we feature a conversation between Chris Nichols and Patrick Sells on how community banks should be thinking about bitcoin. 

Chris serves as the Director of Capital Markets for SouthState Bank. He has 30+ years of banking experience, is an active bank investor, small business owner, frequent speaker, co-author of The Successful Lender’s Field Guide, and frequent blogger.

Patrick Sells serves as the Head of NYDIG's Bank Solutions business, building upon the momentum from NYDIG's efforts to bring the needed technological infrastructure for banks to be able to offer Bitcoin products and services such as custody, rewards programs and lending opportunities. Prior to joining NYDIG, Patrick served as Chief Innovation Officer at Quontic Bank, where he evolved the firm into a leading adaptive digital bank in the U.S. through a focus on technology and innovation. In 2020, Patrick was recognized as American Banker’s "Digital Banker of the Year" and one of Independent Community Bankers of America's "40 under 40 Emerging Community Bank Leaders." 

The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. 

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