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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?

  • Evolution of institutional adoption.

  • Most relevant use cases in Latin America and Colombia.

  • Medellín's role as an emerging technological innovation ecosystem.

2. Smart Investments in Web 3: From Infrastructure to Protocols and Applications

  • Opportunities in Layer 1 and Layer 2 projects, oracles, DeFi, and utility NFTs.

  • Specialized investment funds vs. direct investments.

  • Blockchain technology startups from Medellín.

3. Tokenization of Assets and Traditional Finance in the Digital Age

  • Tokenization of real estate, art, debt, and commodities.

  • Specific cases in Colombia and opportunities for private capital.

  • How to integrate these assets into a family portfolio?

4. Stablecoins, CBDCs, and the Future of Digital Money

  • Impact on wealth management and efficiency in international transactions.

  • Geopolitical risks and advantages for jurisdictions like Colombia.

  • The role of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

5. Regulatory and Tax Aspects for Colombian Investors in Cryptoassets

  • Current regulatory framework in Colombia: SFC, DIAN, and regulatory sandbox.

  • Tax implications and mandatory reporting.

  • Good governance and compliance practices for family offices.

6. Risks and Challenges: Security, Volatility, and Custody of Cryptoassets

  • Institutional custody and insurance solutions for digital assets.

  • Risk mitigation strategies: cold wallets, multisig, regulated custodians.

  • How to protect the family and the portfolio?

7. Collaboration with the Medellín Tech Ecosystem: Private Equity as a Driver of Innovation

  • How family offices can support and benefit from local blockchain startups.

  • Co-investment models, accelerators, and regional funds.

  • Examples of successful collaboration between capital and technology in the city.

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