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Many family businesses are undergoing or anticipating transitions, prompting the need for trusted advisors more than ever. This session features experts who have deep breadth of experience in helping families manage business transitions and the complexity that comes with them, including new liquidity, helping founders find their next purpose, and m...

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 ...

“You only sell your company once” is a phrase founder/family-owned business leaders often hear before embarking on a major liquidity event. It demonstrates the enormity of the undertaking to effectively sell a business. Ensuring your company is prepared for a sale is crucial to any exit strategy, and should be considered long before beginning a sal...

Preparing yourself and your family can be one of the most overlooked parts of a business sale and exit strategy. But it goes beyond maximizing tax efficiency and unlocking newfound wealth—it’s a monumental transition filled with emotional considerations. This article outlines key questions and critical areas of considerations for business owners an...

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 ...

A high-quality board of directors with a range of talents and experience can be a powerful resource for your company. Taking steps to ensure your board is well-designed, well-informed, and properly engaged will reap significant benefits for your company’s shareholders and management team.

The decision to sell or continue ownership of a family business is complex. Business owning families who recognize early the importance of both the financial and non-financial considerations of a potential sale are more likely to make good transition decisions.