Webinar
Is Crypto DEAD? Or Will the Election Breathe in New Life?
The upcoming election could reshape the landscape of cryptocurrency regulation and adoption. Join us for an in-depth discussion with industry leaders, crypto experts, and policy analysts as we explore the potential impacts on the future of blockchain.
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Post Webinar Summary
The discussion covered both Trump and Harris’s differing views on crypto, with Trump emphasizing a pro-Bitcoin stance and potential for the U.S. to be a global Bitcoin custodian, while Harris displayed a cautious approach, focusing on regulation and consumer protection. The panelists also explored how various elements, such as stablecoins, Defi, and the influence of political allies like J.D. Vance, could shape policy under each administration. They highlighted the importance of clear, bipartisan regulations and warned that the lack of regulatory clarity is pushing innovation and talent offshore. Despite the differences in each candidate’s stance, the panel expressed optimism about a more crypto-friendly Congress, noting the industry’s significant lobbying presence and bipartisan support among voters.
Host Jack Statza, Partner at the Alumni Ventures Blockchain & Fintech Fund, will guide the conversation alongside an esteemed panel of guests.
Why You Should Attend:
- Gain Insight: Understand how the election outcomes may influence cryptocurrency policies and market dynamics.
- Expert Analysis: Hear from leading voices in the crypto space about emerging trends and regulatory challenges.
- Engage in Discussion: Participate in a Q&A session to address your burning questions about the future of crypto.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and ahead of the curve—register now! Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenters
Jack Statza brings extensive deep-tech venture investing expertise across various sectors and stages to his role at Alumni Ventures. Previously, he was a venture investor at Allstate Strategic Ventures, focusing on AI, Blockchain, and FinTech for Allstate Insurance Company. Before joining Allstate, Jack worked in investment banking at Lazard and Livingstone, executing M&A transactions for technology clients. He also served as a valuation associate at Northern Trust Corporation, where he gained a deep understanding of financial markets and valuing investments. Jack has been actively involved in the blockchain space since mining Bitcoin in 2010 and in AI since investing in the space at Allstate in 2016. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and is a CFA charterholder.
Co-Founder and CEO, Wivity
Alfred Tom is CEO of Wivity®, a Web3 governance company, Executive Director of OMA3, a Web3 metaverse consortium, and President of Lumian Foundation, a cybersecurity supply chain consortium. Mr. Tom has over 30 years of experience creating and managing industry consortia and has led Web3 collaborations since 2019. Mr. Tom’s past roles include co-founder and Ecosystem Working Group Chair for CarConnectivity.org, program manager for the GENIVI alliance, analyst for GM Ventures, co-architect of IrDA, and software developer on Apple’s Newton project. Mr. Tom has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford, and an MBA from UCLA.
Chief Commercial Officer, HarrisX
Alex Chizhik is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and operations. He is currently the Chief Commercial Officer at HarrisX. In this role, Alex leads all commercial efforts for a top global data and analytics platforms, renowned for being the most accurate pollster of the 2020 elections, according to The Washington Post. Previously, as the Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at the Chamber of Digital Commerce, Alex was instrumental in advancing policies to improve Bitcoin and crypto frameworks. He focused on making the organization more client-centric and topically aligned with the fast-evolving digital landscape. Before that, Alex served in executive and executive advisory roles. As the Head of Listings and Community at OKX, he drove initiatives that led to a 600% increase in listing velocity and spearheaded the Bitcoin Odyssey, a $170M investment collective focused on the Bitcoin and Stacks ecosystems. At Microsoft, Alex authored the company’s blockchain strategy and led major M&A due diligence and innovation initiatives. Prior to Microsoft, at The Boston Consulting Group, he was a core member of the TMT and Energy practices. Alex is a strong believer in social change and championed diversity in crypto, resulting in OKX’s public pledge to achieve 50% female customers by 2025.
Alex holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a B.A. from the University of Illinois. He is passionate about mentoring emerging leaders and actively contributes to community initiatives.
Director of Government Relations, Blockchain Association
Ron represents the Blockchain Association on Capitol Hill as Director of Government Relations. Ron’s background in crafting a bipartisan crypto regulatory framework via legislation dates back to 2016 when he served as the Financial Services Policy Lead for Rep. Warren Davidson (OH-8). During Ron’s five years on Capitol Hill, he authored several pieces of legislation including the Token Taxonomy Act, Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act, and the Derivatives Fairness Act. Before coming to Capitol Hill, he was the campaign manager for three successful Texas State Senate races. Ron received his B.A. from Georgetown University