The Blockchain Advisor ™

In this episode of The Blockchain Advisor, we have an informative and deep conversation with Matthew Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management. ⁠https://bitwiseinvestments.com/⁠

Matt is currently the Chief Investment Office of Bitwise Asset Management. He's the former CEO at Inside ETFs and Managing Director of Global Finance at Informa. Before that, the CEO of ETF.com. Matt co-authored the CFA Institute's monograph on ETFs which is a must-read for investment advisors.

The 64 page CFA whitepaper is found here. https://www.cfainstitute.org/-/media/documents/article/rf-brief/rfbr-cryptoassets.pdf

In this episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Adam Blumberg, an accomplished finance professional with a passion for blockchain and cryptocurrency. With his extensive experience in the industry, Adam shared valuable insights and perspectives on the current state and future of digital currencies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamblumberg/

Adam Blumberg began the conversation by discussing his background and how he became interested in blockchain technology. He emphasized the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, highlighting their ability to disrupt traditional financial systems and empower individuals worldwide.

During the interview, Adam touched upon various topics, including the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi), the importance of security in the crypto space, and the role of regulators in fostering innovation while protecting consumers. He emphasized the need for education and awareness in the crypto world, encouraging listeners to conduct thorough research and due diligence before making any investment decisions.

Adam also delved into the challenges and opportunities faced by blockchain entrepreneurs and investors. He discussed the evolving regulatory landscape and the significance of compliance for the long-term growth and sustainability of the industry.

In closing, Adam Blumberg expressed optimism about the future of cryptocurrencies, highlighting the increasing institutional adoption and the potential for blockchain technology to revolutionize sectors beyond finance. He left listeners with a message of empowerment, urging them to explore the opportunities presented by digital currencies while being mindful of the risks and staying informed.

Overall, the interview with Adam Blumberg provided a comprehensive overview of the crypto space, offering valuable insights for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts in the blockchain and cryptocurrency field.

Former public defender Erika Knierim shares her story from growing up in a small town with incredibly supportive parents. They encourage her to accept big challenges and not be afraid of failure. Her stoic German father, together with a passionate Columbian mother was the perfect combination to learn how to live with passion, embrace classical music fine arts, beat nerdy boys in Chess Club, all while

Erika worked her way through law school to become a public defender in Chicago for over a decade. Erika decided to make a leap of faith and brought her keen legal mind and experience to blockchain, securities regulation and the importance of having Adults in The Room (AITR) when raising capital and pitching deals. By sharing her experiences at the now bankrupt Celsius, and the attitude of Sam Bankman Fried of the FTX collapse, Erika is passionate about her mission as CEO and Co-Founder of Nomic Consulting.

Randy shares an interesting and colorful story from running away from home and taking a break from high school, to becoming one of the most important & influential traders at the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Randy speaks to us from a gorgeous Colorado backdrop where he uses typical floor trader language (some explicit language) when describing the Crash of 1987, to finally retiring from the business in 2012.

This episode was created for Adams County Colorado Employees though The Journey to Wellness Program. This episode is the final series of a four

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This episode was created for Adams County Colorado Employees though The Journey to Wellness Program. This episode is the final series of a four part

This episode was previously recorded on January 9th, 2023 for our clients. Here I discuss how for the first time in about 12 years, Emerging Markets flipped "positive" against technology, and will likely outperform US domestic markets on a RELATIVE basis in the foreseeable future.

Relative strength measures the performance of one security in comparison to another. For example, how Microsoft is performing compared to the S&P 500, or how the U.S. Dollar is doing relative to the Euro. It doesn't promise positive gains. It just means if for example US markets are +10%; Emerging markets should be up slightly more. If Emerging markets are -5%; then we can anticipate US domestics to be down more than -5%. It's a relationship between two similar assets classes.

This episode was created for Adams County Colorado Employees though The Journey to Wellness Program. This episode is part two of a four part series introducing bitcoin, blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFT's), and mining.

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Part One. Introduction to Bitcoin & Blockchain

Part Two. NFT's 101: Where Art Intersects Technology

Part Three: Investment Opportunities in Bitcoin and Blockchain

Part Four: How to Buy Bitcoin

The presentations are for educational purposes only and not financial advice. Episodes are recorded and in good faith, but information must be verified by the listener and accuracy is not guaranteed. Do your own research.

This episode was created for Adams County Colorado Employees though The Journey to Wellness Program. This episode is part one of a four part series introducing bitcoin, blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFT's), and mining.

Be sure to Follow and click the Alert Bell button to be notified of future episode drops.

Part One. Introduction to Bitcoin & Blockchain

Part Two. NFT's. Where Art Meets Blockchain

Part Three: Investment Opportunities in Bitcoin and Blockchain

Part Four: How to Buy Bitcoin

These presentations are for educational purposes only and not financial advice. Episodes are recorded and in good faith, but information must be verified by the listener and accuracy is not guaranteed. Do your own research.

*Mastercard can handle 5,000 transactions per second. VisaNet can process 65,000 tps.

* The IRS treats Bitcoin as property

Today we interview Joe Ciccolo, founder of BitAML. Joe holds the Anti Money Laundering Certified Associate designation (AMLCA) and recently testified before the California State Senate Bank and Financial Institutions Committee with regard to SB-401, a bill further regulating Bitcoin kiosks, and AB- 39, which covers crypto exchangers.

Joe shares how he became interested in cryptocurrency, his impressions of the kiosk / Bitcoin ATM machine regulation and the current regulatory landscape.

He also attended the recent ETH Denver show & shares his opinion of the event which attracted over 25,000 enthusiasts. Please 'Follow ' our channel and enable alerts so you can be notified of future episodes of The Blockchain Advisor!

https://bitaml.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeciccolo/

https://events.ethdenver.com/eden23/