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Jan 11
2019

January 11, 2019

Understanding Blockchain & Cryptocurrency with Scott Beck

Scott Beck (YPO Lone Star – Dallas) has worked at some of the top financial institutions in the country where he was instrumental in financing billions of dollars of high-profile projects located throughout the country. As an Associate Vice-President at JP Morgan Chase and Co.’s Lab Morgan, he focused on new business formation and corporate strategy for the bank globally. Prior to joining JP Morgan Chase, Mr. Beck was a member of SG Cowen’s leveraged Finance Group, where he provided…

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Mar 13
2018

March 13, 2018

Cryptocurrencies and the Impact of Blockchain Technology

Cryptocurrencies have soared in their fame, value, and variety since their patron currency, Bitcoin, was conceived in 2009.  Consider that, since its 2009 conception, one Bitcoin is now worth $9,000, Bitcoins have a market capitalization of $155 billion and, as of January 2018, 219,000 Bitcoin transactions occur per day! Bitcoin derivatives are now being traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Chicago Options Futures Exchange (CBOE) and now have the backing of major financial institutions and hedge funds.  Even JP…

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