SubStrata is an emergent startup whose innovative Social Signal Processing Technology uses deep learning technology to identify social signals that reflect attitudes, goals, intentions, social status, and dispositions. To learn more about Substrata, visit substrata.me, or email contact@substrata.me.
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In this week’s episode, we spoke with James Runnels and Andy Hoffman of Digital Lending Capital Corp (DLCC), an exciting startup offering full-service prime brokerage solutions which will enable traditional institutions from the world of legacy finance to transact, borrow and lend digital assets. The expanding ecosystem of digital assets and growing recognition among the finance industry of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, as a nascent asset class in its own right, render DLCC’s vision to connect institutional allocators, global macro hedge funds and other asset managers and allocators with the digital asset market especially relevant today.
We heard from James, who is the Co-Founder and CEO of DLCC, about his background in traditional finance and prime brokerage, his inspiration to found the company, how he got DLCC started, and where he envisions the startup’s growth will lead. Andy discussed his background in the cryptocurrency space, the current state of the digital asset market, the extent to which traditional institutions are involved in digital assets, the future of the asset class, as well as his outlook on the prime brokerage service providers, like DLCC, that aim to bridge the gap between legacy finance and digital assets.
Allow us to introduce our guests:
DLCC offers full-service prime brokerage solutions for digital assets. Their all-in-one user interface leverages both API and SaaS product offerings to connect clients with a growing network of liquidity providers to transact, borrow, and lend digital assets, and manage collateral. Their product suite also offers traditional prime brokerage services, such as consultation and capital introduction.
Learn more about DLCC’s leading-edge prime brokerage solutions for digital assets at dlcc.co
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Be sure to attend Aves Lair’s panel discussion on bridging the gap between traditional institutions and digital assets: “Digital Asset Opportunities for Traditional Institutional Investors.” The discussion will be held from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM EST on January 21.
RSVP to the panel discussion here.
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Alexandros Louizos, Managing Partner of ManXmachina LLC, is an ex-vascular surgeon, turned artificial intelligence expert, Founder of ManXmachina. Previously founded Galaxy AI, a VC funded artificial intelligence company automating car insurance claims and working with top 10 US car insurance companies.
His company, ManXmachina, creates custom artificial intelligence solutions for companies that want to avoid the time lost and risk involved in hiring in house artificial intelligence teams and works with clients from finance, healthcare, real estate, and insurance.
Connect with Alexandros on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/35Mj3W2
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TaxMap is empowering people to map the future. Organizing the world's tax information and making it universally accessible and useful. Our goal is to save time and money and to create simplicity, neutrality, transparency, and stability in presenting tax information. TaxMap is a limited and profit company focused on search services, showing the location and tax information pertaining to a specific State.
Websitehttp://www.taxmap.it
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Amberdata is Operationalizing Blockchain for the Enterprise with Monitoring, Events, Search and Analytics providing Actionable Insights for public and private blockchain Infrastructure, Applications, and Transactions.
Joanes is the co-founder and CTO of Amberdata, we had a great discussion about analyzing cryptocurrency data. When will Bitcoin reach $100k? read this blog post by Joanes to find out how to apply stock to flow ratio to determine future Bitcoin prices https://medium.com/amberdata/when-will-bitcoin-reach-100k-c6f265c1f6ad. We also discussed NVT ratio and how it applies to cryptocurrency analytics https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/
Visit the Amberdata web site here amberdata.io
Take a look at the api documentation docs.amberdata.io
We are hosting an event this coming Tuesday: How to Take a More Data-Driven Approach to Crypto Assets
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Markus is a product-focused serial entrepreneur currently serving as the co-founder and CEO of Prifina. Markus has worked in paradigm shifts in industries like data, fintech, and content rights. Markus is passionate about personal freedom and empowering individuals with tools to build better futures for themselves and others.
Prifina is a Silicon Valley-based data technology company. Prifina is building a data platform that allows individuals to centralize their personal data and get bespoke value from it. Prifina builds developer tools so developers can build more valuable applications and experiences on top of user-held data.
Prifina’s technology roadmap is a commercial open source and developer-first with developer tools to integrate a user-held data and data profiles natively in applications.
Visit the Prifina web site to learn more https://www.prifina.com
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In this episode I have a conversation with Harumi Urata-Thompson, we discuss Covid-19 and how its affecting business. We also discuss blockchain and its implications on the future. Harumi is also the CFO of Celsius Network a blockchain solution which lets you earn interest on your crypto and instantly borrow against it, with no fees.
About Harumi Urata-Thompson
Harumi Urata-Thompson is founder and CEO of HUT Consulting. She specializes in leading and advising companies on taking innovative paths to achieve strategic, operational and marketing success in their businesses.
Currently, she is consulting to and serving on the board of directors of several companies. In addition, she acts as mentor to a number of people and speaks at numerous events. Subjects include Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, Outerspace, Cross-border Business, and Diversity and Inclusion.
Prior to starting HUT Consulting, Harumi spent 14 years at Thomson Reuters where she held various positions including: Director at the corporate level overseeing innovation and managing a portfolio of mobile products across divisions; Chief of Staff to the CEO of the Healthcare and Science business, where she oversaw all management activities of five business units, including acquisitions, business and product management, and planning for an annual $900M budget covering 4,300 employees; and Product Manager looking after the company’s fixed income business, while launching the most significant product in this division’s history. Harumi began her career in investment banking with Morgan Stanley and Citigroup, working in fixed income derivatives sales and mergers & acquisitions.
Harumi has an MBA from INSEAD and a BA, magna cum laude, in business from Sophia University in Japan. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst, Project Management Professional certified, an Advanced Communicator and Leader of Toastmasters, and bilingual in English and Japanese. Harumi has traveled extensively, plays piano, keenly follows performing arts.
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In this episode I have a conversation with Diego Dal Cero his is the founder and CEO of Criptalia, a blockchain based finance solution. Diego is an entrepreneur and founder of several companies in the IT sector, with experience in Spain, Chile, and Italy.
Criptalia is a regulated peer-to-peer crowdlending platform, that connects SMEs with a growth project with people and organizations looking for low risk and high interests investments.
How much does it cost to invest?
Zero fees, all the profit and interests are yours.
We don't charge you any commission and no surprise extra costs.
We finance ourselves through the services we offer to the companies that publish their projects on the platform.
What's the minimum investment?
The minimum investment is normally EUR 20 on the individual project. Some projects may have another minimum investment requirement. It is normally recommended to diversify your investment on several projects.
You can find out more about Criptalia and connect at their web site
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On this week’s episode I have a very interesting and valuable conversation with Thabo Abbate of Arbitus Group. We talked about taxes (yikes!), specifically how the IRS is expecting crypto investors and hodlers to declare income or loss on tax returns. You might be surprised with some of the answers to my questions. Thabo was kind enough to also provide some tips on how to get started with figuring out what, if any, tax liabilities you might have on your crypto holdings.
A bit about Thabo,
Thabo is a CPA and Partner at Arbitus LLC, an Accounting and Advisory firm dedicated to serving cryptocurrency businesses and investors. Thabo specializes in providing accounting services to cryptocurrency focused businesses, tax services to cryptocurrency traders, and education on Blockchain related topics.
Prior to Arbitus Thabo spent over 5 years with PriceWaterhouseCoopers’ Internal Audit, Compliance, & Risk Management Solutions (ICRS) practice. Thabo was a member of PwC’s “Digital Accelerator” group working in Emerging Technology research with a focus on Automation and Blockchain technology. He has many years of experience delivering risk management and audit services to Fortune 500 clients across multiple industries.
Thabo has been actively involved in the crypto community since 2016. Outside of providing accounting services to blockchain focused businesses Thabo has spoken on the topic of cryptocurrency tax, taught courses on cryptocurrency taxation, and authored the official Coin Central cryptocurrency tax guide.
In addition to his accounting and consulting background, Thabo is an avid cryptocurrency enthusiast. He is a blockchain evangelist and active investor in the cryptocurrency space.
You can visit the Arbitus group web site here arbitusgroup.com
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Thabo’s upcoming presentation and Workshop on Crypto Tax:
05/21 You owe Taxes on your Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency Taxes explained by a CPA
05/30 Crypto Tax Workshop
06/13 Crypto Tax Workshop
In this episode I have a very interesting (and long) conversation with Mr. Jeffrey Wernick, We talk about the current state of the economy and how it relates to past economic events and policies.
Jeffrey Wernick is a seasoned independent private investor in various sectors across the global economy. Mr. Wernick started his career trading options and futures on the CBOE, CBOT and the CME. In 1971 when President Nixon suspended converting dollars into gold at $35/ounce, a 15-year old Mr. Wernick invested his then life savings of $5,000 into gold stocks, which grew to approximately $250,000 in 1974 when he entered the University of Chicago and began trading.
In this episode I am interviewing Dee Duncan. Dee explains the XPOS system and talks about the future of crypto payments.
What is the impact of COVID-19 to the blockchain industry? The biggest difference in the blockchain technology application across U.S. and China? What is special about China’s blockchain policies? Kailong Cai, a blockchain thought leader in China, was interviewed by the Lair East podcast and shared his deep knowledge.
What is the impact of COVID-19 to the blockchain industry? The biggest difference in the blockchain technology application across U.S. and China? What is special about China’s blockchain policies? Kailong Cai, a blockchain thought leader in China, was interviewed by the Lair East podcast and shared his deep knowledge.
