Vancouver, BC. March 7th 2019 - - Crypto enthusiasts from around the world are expected to gather at the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver on March 12th, 2019 for the MPWR Crypto Mining Summit 2019; a one day summit hosted by Blockchain Infrastructure Research (BIR), a BC company from the Sunshine Coast.
The first time summit will be covering heated topics such as the highly anticipated discussion on the QuadrigaCX scandal, and the future of crypto and clean tech, bringing face the biggest challenges in the industry.
Frank Holmes, Founder of HIVE Blockchain and CEO of U.S. Global Investors. Mr. Holmes purchased a controlling interest in U.S. Global Investors in 1989 and became the firm’s chief investment officer in 1999. In 2006, Mr. Holmes was selected mining fund manager of the year by the Mining Journal, and in 2011 he was named a U.S. Metals and Mining "TopGun" by Brendan Wood International.
Wes Fulford, Canadian powerhouse and CEO of BitFarms, which is one of North America’s largest vertically integrated blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining companies. Prior to joining Bitfarms, Wes led the financial institutions and fintech investment banking practice for one of Canada’s largest financial institutions, Desjardins Group, and during his career has led over 100 successful financings and M&A transactions.
Amber Scott, Founder of Outlier Solutions Inc. Amber joined the compliance group at one of Canada’s largest insurers where she focused on the implementation of technology-based processes to streamline compliance. She joined a boutique compliance consulting firm, as well as a larger consulting firm, before launching Outlier Solutions Inc. (Outlier) in 2013. Outlier specializes in anti money laundering (AML) and counter terrorist financing (CTF), and privacy compliance.
BIR’s Chief Executive Officer, Tanya Smith, says “This event will show the world that Canada is a global leader in blockchain and cryptocurrency mining and it is time for our industry players to take a step into the spotlight.”
Anticipated among the attendees are some of the world’s leading experts such as, MiningSky, CoinShares, Greensparc, MintGreen Blockchain Innovation Corp, Crypto Kings, BC Tech Association as well as utility companies such as BC Hydro.
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About Blockchain Infrastructure Research
Blockchain Infrastructure Research is an independent research company specializing in cryptocurrency mining infrastructure. BIR provides clear, up-to-date information for major institutional investors, developers, and government organizations in support of: facilities location and design, energy management, hardware selection, supply and value chain management, regulation compliance, operations security, and understanding market and price trends.
With its team of clean energy engineers, the firm has significant expertise in identifying power solutions for medium and large scale mining operations. For more information on BIR visit www.biresearch.ca
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