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Crypto 101: Blockchain and Bitcoin in Latin America

Join YPA for an introductory session with experts on all things digital currency—in plain English—as well as an overview of the region's evolving digital markets. 

10–11 am ET

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Overview

Join Young Professionals of the Americas and NYU Stern for an expert-led, 101-style rundown on the basics of blockchain, Bitcoin, and the transformative potential of digital currencies—in plain English. Speakers will also share an overview of Latin America's rapidly evolving cryptocurrency scenario and provide insights on the road ahead. After the presentation, we will open the floor for an interactive Q&A session among participants.

  • David Yermack, Albert Fingerhut Professor of Finance and Business Transformation & Chair, Finance Department, NYU Stern School of Business
  • Monica Ramirez de Arellano, Senior Manager, Restaurant Brands International (RBI) & YPA Miami Board Member (co-chair)
  • Francisco Martinez, Senior Associate, Council of the Americas & Head of YPA Miami (chair)

To register, please email: YPAmiami@as-coa.org

YPA Members and special guests only.


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Speakers

David Yermack
Albert Fingerhut Professor of Finance and Business Transformation & Chair, Finance Department, NYU Stern School of Business

David L. Yermack is the Albert Fingerhut Professor of Finance and Business Transformation at New York University Stern School of Business. He serves as Chairman of the Finance Department and Director of the NYU Pollack Center for Law and Business. Professor Yermack teaches joint...

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Monica Ramirez de Arellano
M&A Lead, Blockchain.com & YPA Miami Board Member

Monica Ramirez de Arellano is the M&A Lead at Blockchain.com. Prior to this, she was a senior manager at Restaurant Brands International (RBI) in Miami. She graduated with an MBA/MA from The Wharton School and The Lauder Institute in 2020. Previously, she was an attorney and...

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Francisco Martinez
Senior Associate, AS/COA Miami

Francisco Martinez is senior associate at AS/COA Miami. His work helps facilitate dialogue between the private sector in Miami and the public sector in Latin America, with the ultimate goal of promoting economic prosperity and social development in the region. He also leads the...

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