BLOCKCHAIN BEYOND BITCOIN
"Blockchain, Innovation, and Private Equity in the New Digital Economy"
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SPEAKER
Gil Herrera
Head of Strategy and Operations
Bitget
Topics
1. Global and Regional Blockchain Overview: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?
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Evolution of institutional adoption.
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Most relevant use cases in Latin America and Colombia.
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Medellín's role as an emerging technological innovation ecosystem.
2. Smart Investments in Web 3: From Infrastructure to Protocols and Applications
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Opportunities in Layer 1 and Layer 2 projects, oracles, DeFi, and utility NFTs.
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Specialized investment funds vs. direct investments.
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Blockchain technology startups from Medellín.
3. Tokenization of Assets and Traditional Finance in the Digital Age
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Tokenization of real estate, art, debt, and commodities.
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Specific cases in Colombia and opportunities for private capital.
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How to integrate these assets into a family portfolio?
4. Stablecoins, CBDCs, and the Future of Digital Money
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Impact on wealth management and efficiency in international transactions.
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Geopolitical risks and advantages for jurisdictions like Colombia.
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The role of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
5. Regulatory and Tax Aspects for Colombian Investors in Cryptoassets
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Current regulatory framework in Colombia: SFC, DIAN, and regulatory sandbox.
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Tax implications and mandatory reporting.
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Good governance and compliance practices for family offices.
6. Risks and Challenges: Security, Volatility, and Custody of Cryptoassets
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Institutional custody and insurance solutions for digital assets.
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Risk mitigation strategies: cold wallets, multisig, regulated custodians.
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How to protect the family and the portfolio?
7. Collaboration with the Medellín Tech Ecosystem: Private Equity as a Driver of Innovation
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How family offices can support and benefit from local blockchain startups.
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Co-investment models, accelerators, and regional funds.
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Examples of successful collaboration between capital and technology in the city.