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Join us as we consider conceptual, technical, and qualitative issues and how they can significantly impact wealth transfers at all stages of the succession and transition planning process. The session will provide proven insights, strategies, and actionable steps for attendees to consider when planning and executing transfers of wealth. Whether beg...

Michael Novogratz shared his journey of founding one of the largest investment firms in the Digital Asset space and his thoughts on emerging technology applications such as Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and the Metaverse. Michael Novogratz, Founder and CEO, Galaxy Digital Moderated by Nathan Hamilton, Vice Chair...

Michael Saylor, Chairman and CEO of MicroStrategy and the largest public company investor in Bitcoin, shared his experiences and approach to adding Bitcoin to his company’s balance sheet. He also shared his insight on Bitcoin energy usage, safety, and the current regulatory framework. Michael Saylor, Chairman and CEO, MicroStrategy Moderated by...

This conversation centered around all things Digital Assets including, but not limited to, the current and future applications of stablecoins and how they are regulated, crypto credit lending, and what risks to look out for. Patrick Corker, Vice President Finance, Treasury and Corporate Development, Circle Moderated by Nick Rhoads, FOX Advisory...

This session provided an overview of the Blockchain and Digital Asset industry as well as the evolution of the space and how it got to where it is today. Key challenges related to the future growth of the industry were also shared. Bill Barhydt, CEO, Abra Moderated by Nathan Hamilton, Vice Chair, FOX

For charitably minded individuals, cryptocurrency investments—such as Bitcoin and Ethereum—held more than one year may provide a unique opportunity to leverage highly appreciated assets to achieve maximum impact with charitable giving. By donating cryptocurrency to charity, it can also unlock additional funds in two tax-smart ways. For more insi...

The polarizing and often misunderstood cryptoasset landscape has grown exponentially in recent years. While there are substantial risks associated with these young assets, they continue to grow in importance along with its blockchain technology. This paper reviews some of the space’s pressing issues, considers cryptoassets in a portfolio setting, a...

The blockchain/crypto space continues to evolve at a blistering pace, with bitcoin reaching an all-time high of $65k in mid-April up from its $29k price at the beginning of 2021. The growth was fueled by a number of converging factors and game-changing developments in the crypto space. In addition to a crypto market update, this year-in-review repo...

The crypto landscape is constantly shifting and blockchain’s real value is almost impossible to assess. Despite the skepticism and confusion, this might be one of the most intriguing social and financial experiments of our lifetime. We examine crypto through a venture capital investment lens where most of these endeavors will fail but a small numbe...

It's no secret that cryptocurrency markets and the larger digital assets economy have been roiled by recent instability, resulting in discussions about how regulatory initiatives, rising inflationary pressure, and public adoption trends will affect industry participants long term. To help navigate this challenging environment, a collection of ...

We’ll examine how to successfully navigate the challenges that arise with the aging and cognitive decline of a family member and/or board member from the perspective of the family office. Aging experts emphasize several strategies for identifying cognitive impairment and ensuring early detection, along with resources and approaches for handling the...

So what does bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and blockchain mean? By starting with clear definitions, this introduction provides an overview and background information to help you understand how bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies work. While using bitcoins or other cryptocurrencies and digital assets may provide unique opportunities to your business, it ...

Families often find it challenging to talk about long-term plans and wishes of their aging parents. But it’s never a good idea to wait until there’s a crisis to rally family members together on a plan that will address mom or dad’s needs and wishes regarding healthcare, living arrangements, and long-term financial care. Knowing how to get the conve...

Many institutional investors have shed their skepticism and are dipping their toes into the crypto market, adding exposure through crypto funds, futures, and other emerging investment options. However, the world of crypto investing is still relatively uncharted territory. It is important to understand what cryptocurrencies are before investing or a...

Traditionally, wealth advisors use a succession planning framework that involves working with the founders to look downstream to the next generation for an effective “passing of the baton” strategy. In contrast, a multi-generational approach encourages each person within the family system to contemplate and share with others where they’ve come from...