Attend upcoming webinar and earn continuing education credits. Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain | | | | | | | December | | 11 | 3 pm - 4:15 pm ET | | Presenter: David Pierce, Director of Business Development at GPS Capital Markets | | Credits: CPE, IRS EA, CLE in all states (Credit Details) | | Can't attend live? By registering, you will be able to view the course live, view a recording at any time after the live presentation, or both. | | Viewing Options: View on your computer, tablet, or smartphone | | | | | | | | | | Bitcoin has increased in value over 1000% this year, causing everyone to talk! Given the buzz, knowing the difference between Bitcoins and other Cryptocurrencies while having a knowledge of what Blockchain technology is can be vital. In this practical webinar, you will learn what your clients may be doing in these new payment markets, so you can prepare to address the additional issues that may come with these changes. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: - Decipher the terminology; Blockchain technology is not Bitcoin. But, Bitcoin is Blockchain.
- Define Blockchain Technology
- Understand the latest technology impacts to our world and how companies do business
- Identify how Blockchain technology can be used and implemented in your daily life
- Define Cryptocurrencies, recognizing facts vs. hype
- Differentiate between cryptocurrencies, identifying key need-to-know information
- Discuss concerns and implications of using Bitcoin/Other Cryptocurrencies
- Describe recent developments in Cryptocurrencies
- Identify the vision of the future vs. current reality
- Navigate regulatory hurdles and Anti-Money Laundering challenges to ensure compliance
- Execute strategies and techniques for dealing with alternative payment methods
- Answer these questions:
- Should we accept Bitcoin as payment?
- If our clients are accepting Bitcoin for payments, what should we look for?
- What are Miners?
- What are cryptocurrency exchanges?
- What is standard settlement time?
| | | | | | | David Pierce is the Director of Business Development at GPS Capital Markets. David has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of foreign exchange, international banking and trade finance. His extensive experience in structuring hedging strategies, multi-tiered transactional exposures, and utilizing derivative products makes his advisory services highly demanded by multi-national corporations. David has appeared as an expert on CNBC, and in many business publications such as Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. | | | | | | | | | ● Earn continuing education credit for no additional fee ● Access courses on your computer, tablet, or smartphone ● More than 75 live webinars each month ● More than 1,500 on-demand courses | | | | | |