Crypto Event Archives

Climate Tech Investment Misconceptions

Do investors misunderstand what makes a climate tech investment successful?

Next on DiffuseTap, we ask Michael Luciani, Managing Partner at Climate Capital, about where great climate tech deal flow comes from, why liquidity opportunities are few and far between, and how to work with other funders to pool investment capital for higher potential exits.

When: Wed October 18, 2023 @ 10AM CST

Where: Register here.

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About DiffuseTap
A weekly virtual events series for GPs and LPs in alternative assets from across the globe where networking (you’ll bump into at least a dozen high-caliber fund managers) meets insights (you’ll DiffuseTap into brand-new investment ideas).

Can Advisors Be Crypto Savvy?

Are financial advisors ready to ride the crypto wave?

Next on DiffuseTap, we ask Sarah Morton, Chief Strategy Officer at MeetAmi Innovations Inc., about how advisors are recommending crypto to clients, how advisors are looking at the development of the crypto industry, and what needs to happen for advisors to confidently recommend crypto in the future.

When: Wed October 11, 2023 @ 10AM CST

Where: Register here.

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DiffuseTap is for Alternative Investors. Join us if you invest in alternative assets independently, as a GP, or an LP.

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Pay for Everything with Your ETF

Can ETFs become your every-day cash wallet, while staying invested at all times?

Next on DiffuseTap, we ask Fred Phillips, CEO of Investor Cash Management, about how to use ETFs to pay for everyday items, how the liquidation infrastructure for this payment method works, and how Visa and other payment systems are implementing this new and innovative solution.

When: Wed September 27, 2023 @ 10AM CST

Where: Register here.

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DiffuseTap is for Alternative Investors. Join us if you invest in alternative assets independently, as a GP, or an LP.

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Do Corporates Actually Run on Blockchain?

Is Blockchain a buzzword in the corporate world or does the tech get put to use?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Grant Cermak, CEO at Evergreen Systems, about how corporates are already implementing blockchain in their operations, what issues they are trying to solve with the technology, and which implementations are successes or failures.

When: Wed September 20, 2023 @ 10AM CST

Transcript coming soon.

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DiffuseTap is for Alternative Investors. Join us if you invest in alternative assets independently, as a GP, or an LP.

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DiffuseTap “In Real Life” – Chicago Edition

What if you could meet your favourite DiffuseTap LPs and GPs (and their local network) “in real life” at a bar, with a tap, over a round of free drinks to chat about alt funds, explore investment opportunities, and make new friends?

That dream is about to come true for everyone who is in Chicago!

Come join us for an easily accessible and massively enjoyable evening out, hosted with our friends at FinTech4Good.

When: Thu, Aug 17, 2023, 5:00 PM CDT

Where: Island Party Hut, 355 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601

RSVP: Register here.

Bring a friend! We’d love to include them.

DiffuseTap is for Alternative Investors. Join us if you invest in alternative assets independently, as a GP, or an LP.

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Don’t Pay Triple Taxes on Bitcoin Investments

What are the best ways to save on crypto taxes?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Austin Wilcox, Founder and CEO at AQ Capital and The Bitcoin Endowment, about how to get Bitcoin tax deductions, what makes endowments an attractive way to structure Bitcoin assets, and why some people pay 3x taxes on their Bitcoin.

DiffuseTap is for Alternative Investors. Join us if you invest in alternative assets independently, as a GP, or an LP.

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Buy Your Energy on the Lightning Network?

Is the Lightning Network the future of energy trading?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Austin Mitchell, CEO of Synota, about how the Bitcoin Lightning Network is paving the way for a more efficient and accessible energy market, how much back-office inefficiencies add to the price of energy, and what would happen if the world settled energy instantly.

DiffuseTap is for Alternative Investors. Join us if you invest in alternative assets independently, as a GP, or an LP.

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Can the US Become Crypto-Competitive Again?

Is the U.S. losing its competitive edge in the crypto industry? If so, how can it regain its advantage?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Gerald Gallagher, COO and General Counsel at NATION, about what happened behind the scenes in Congress crypto regulation, the underlying motives driving these regulatory changes, and what happens to crypto should the U.S. decide to step away from it.

DiffuseTap is for Alternative Investors. Join us if you invest in alternative assets independently, as a GP, or an LP.

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Structured Products… Crypto’s New Frontier?

Structured crypto products may be a game-changer for risk-conscious investors. What hurdles might they face on the way to mass adoption?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Anestis Arampatzis and Patrick Baker, Co-Founders of Centaur Markets, about how structured products in crypto were invented, who the main players are in offering structured crypto products, and how these financial instruments are regulated in the US compared to the rest of the world.

DiffuseTap is for Alternative Investors. Join us if you invest in alternative assets independently, as a GP, or an LP.

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How to Generate Ecosystem ROI

How can investors identify and capitalize on the value of an ecosystem?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Ryan Terribilini, Executive VP of Algorand Ventures at Algorand Foundation, about what is ecosystem ROI, which investments thrive in an ecosystem and which ones fall flat, and how long it takes to see returns when your investment depends on a vibrant ecosystem.

DiffuseTap is for Alternative Investors. Join us if you invest in alternative assets independently, as a GP, or an LP.

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