Ethereum’s Evolution and the Rise of Decentralized Finance – Galaxy – 9.30.21

Overview:
Title: Ethereum’s Evolution and the Rise of Decentralized Finance
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Duration: 1 hour

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Summary:

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Ethereum adoption marches on as investors recognize its growth potential and real-world applications like decentralized finance (DeFi). With a market capitalization of over $333 billion, Ethereum is now a digital asset you can’t afford to ignore. As your clients continue to inquire about cryptocurrencies, they’ll increasingly expect you to be prepared to discuss Ethereum. We’re here to help you understand its latest developments, such as the Ethereum 2.0 upgrades, which have far-reaching implications for the future of the asset, and the emerging DeFi revolution, which has the potential to upend the entire financial system as we know it today. Join Galaxy Digital’s Head of Asset Management Steve Kurz and Ethereum expert Michael Jordan for a straightforward discussion of:

  • Ethereum and its latest developments
  • DeFi and its continued growth
  • How to incorporate Ethereum and DeFi in client portfolios

Steve and Michael will also discuss how to approach client conversations about this corner of the digital asset class, including answers to their frequently asked questions. Their informative presentation will leave you feeling more confident discussing both Ethereum and DeFi with your clients and understanding where they fit in the portfolio.

Speakers:
Steve Kurz Steve Kurz Partner and Head of Asset Management Galaxy Digital

Steve Kurz is Partner and Head of Asset Management at Galaxy Digital. A member of Galaxy’s founding team, he launched and oversees its industry-leading asset management business. He also serves as a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Before joining the firm, he was a Co-Founder of Outer Realm VR, an enterprise focused immersive software company. Previously, he was a Principal and Head of Business Development at River Birch Capital, where he was responsible for raising over $1 billion in assets. Prior to that, he was a Vice President at Fortress Investment Group. He started his career in the Fixed Income Division of Lehman Brothers. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University.
Michael Jordan Michael Jordan Director Galaxy Digital

Michael Jordan is Galaxy Digital’s resident Ethereum expert, and manages investments across Galaxy’s three portfolios of Macro, Venture, and Liquid strategies. Prior to investing, he wrote Galaxy’s software to help the firm adapt crypto technology to its institutional platform. Michael came to Galaxy after writing automated trading strategy algorithms, and before that spent his life engineering atoms not bits. Michael got into crypto by trying to build fintech products and learned that traditional finance wasn’t the future, which led him to bitcoin and Ethereum.