Raising Coin: Cryptocurrency as an Alternative to Traditional Capital

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 | 8:30AM - 9:30AM | Room: Margaux 2  |   Concurrent Round 6

 |  Rod Turner | Sara Hanks | Patrick Tracey |

Raising coin has the potential to be bigger than equity, as recent headlines will attest. But is cryptocurrency a legitimate capital-raising vehicle? Will Initial Coin Offerings outpace IPOs? In this lively point-counterpoint session, experts will debate: Is crypto all hype or is it going to change the world?

Learning Objectives:
  • Understand the potential impact of Initial Coin Offerings
  • Hear real-world examples of large-scale coin raises
  • Weigh perspectives from both the “traditional” and “disruptive” camps