Crypto 201: Answering The Hardest Questions In Crypto and Bitcoin – Bitwise – 7.8.21

Overview:
Title: Crypto 201: Answering the Hardest Questions in Crypto and Bitcoin
Date: Thursday, July 8, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Duration: 1 hour

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Summary:

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By now, you’re somewhat familiar with crypto. You know the fundamental breakthroughs that crypto brings; the main use cases; and the basic differences between bitcoin, ethereum, and other cryptoassets. You’re ready for the next step. Crypto 201 tackles the hardest questions in crypto: the ones that have been lingering in the back of your mind ever since you first heard about bitcoin. How should you think about regulation as a risk factor for crypto? What about bitcoin’s environmental impact? Do cryptoassets enable criminal activity? And how can something as volatile as bitcoin ever actually work as a currency? You’ll leave this webcast:

  • Better prepared to answer your clients’ most pressing questions about crypto
  • With a balanced view of crypto’s risks and opportunities
  • With a framework for evaluating breaking news in the fast-moving crypto space
Do not miss Crypto 201, the next step in your journey to crypto education.

Speakers:
Matt Hougan Matt Hougan Chief Investment Officer Bitwise Asset Management

Matt Hougan is one of the world’s leading experts on crypto, ETFs, and financial technology. He is Chief Investment Officer for Bitwise Asset Management, a pioneer in cryptoasset index funds. He was previously CEO of ETF.com, where he helped build the world’s first ETF data and analytics system, the leading ETF media site, and the world’s largest ETF conference, Inside ETFs. Hougan is co-author of both “A Comprehensive Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds” and “Cryptoassets: The Guide to Bitcoin, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies for Professional Investors” from the CFA Institute’s Research Foundation. He is a crypto columnist for Forbes, and a three-time member of the Barron’s ETF Roundtable.
David Lawant David Lawant Director of Research Bitwise Asset Management

David Lawant is a research analyst at Bitwise Asset Management. Previously, he worked for 10 years as an equity research analyst for J.P. Morgan and Itau BBA, the largest investment bank in Latin America. Lawant was ranked 13 times in the Institutional Investor Ranking among the leading analysts in his space. Previously, he was also a co-founder at Iron Capital, a Brazilian investment boutique, and a partner a Hashdex, a crypto index fund. Lawant holds a B.A. in electrical engineering from Sao Paulo’s University and a M.S. in management from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Ryan Rasmussen Ryan Rasmussen Crypto Research Analyst – DeFi Bitwise Asset Management

Ryan Rasmussen is a researcher at Bitwise Asset Management with a focus on Decentralized Finance (DeFi). Prior to Bitwise, he held a variety of corporate finance roles at Cetera Financial Group, a network of independent broker dealers with over 8,000 financial advisors and $300 billion in assets under administration. Before Cetera, Ryan was a business analyst at Oakley and spent time as a research associate at UK Trade & Investment in Sydney, Australia. He is a graduate of the Argyros School of Business & Economics at Chapman University, with a B.S. in finance and a secondary focus in graphic and web design.
Juan Leon Juan Leon Crypto Research Analyst – Equities Bitwise Asset Management

Juan Leon is a researcher at Bitwise Asset Management with a focus on Crypto Equities. Prior to Bitwise, he was a Portfolio Manager at U.S. Global Investors, an innovative investment manager with vast experience in global markets and well known for expertise in gold and precious metals, natural resources and emerging markets. Before U.S. Global Investors, Juan was a Financial Analyst at Rackspace Technology, a leading end-to-end multicloud technology solutions company. He is a graduate of Trinity University, where he double majored in Political Science and Economics. Juan also earned the Chartered Financial Analyst Designation from the CFA Institute.