Investment Funds – Page 2

Speaking at World Economic Forum 2019

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

Here the video in preparation for WEF 2019 “How do we save the planet without killing economic growth?”

CRYPTO ECONOMICS – The Top 100 Token Models Compared

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018

After over a year of data collection and coding with a team of 6 researchers, I am delighted to present the initial results of the data analyses. Download the paper here. The research team is currently working on more granular analyses of each coding category presented with time series. Abstract The article provides an overview […]

Initial Coin Offerings – 2018 Market Outlook and Regulation

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018

Initial Coin Offerings – 2018 Market Outlook and Regulation

International Digital Chamber of Commerce (IDCC – Zug Switzerland)

October 31, 2017

International Digital Chamber of Commerce (IDCC)

Initial Coin Offerings – Emerging Practices, Risk Factors, and Red Flags

October 27, 2017October 31, 2017

Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are the most efficient means of financing entrepreneurial initiatives in the history of capital formation. ICOs minimizing transaction cost, democratizing finance, and in the process dis-intermediate banks. Yet, ICOs have increasingly involved cases of abuse, lacking quality, and governance concerns, precipitating calls for increased regulation. This article provides an overview of the ICO market as it exists in November 2017 including the ICO process, roadmap, market conditions, crypto economics for ICO startups, core risk factors for investors and red flags of ICO practices that require industry or regulatory improvements.

First Annual Toronto FinTech Conference

October 21, 2017

Because of popular demand, here is the presentation from the First Annual Toronto FinTech Conference. First Annual Toronto FinTech Conference – Kaal – Blockchain Solutions for Governance via Repute Platform Deck – Version 2

ICO Governance

September 12, 2017September 12, 2017

#Blockchain #Ethereum #Meetup in August: Here is the youtube video of my presentation on #ICO #Governance with Vlad Andrei (HighTechBlock.com): ICO Governance Presentation @ Fintank Blockchain Meetup Chicago 8.24.2017 – Wulf Kaal and Vlad Andrei (HighTechBlock.com)

Blockchain Innovation in Private Investment Funds – A Comparative Analysis of the United States and Europe

July 24, 2017

Wulf A. Kaal University of St. Thomas, Minnesota – School of Law Marco Dell’Erba University of Groningen; Sorbonne Law School; University of Rome, Tor Vergata Date Written: July 14, 2017 Abstract The use of blockchain technology in private investment funds is proliferating. Using a dataset of private investment fund advisers that utilize blockchain technology (N=120), […]

Blockchain Innovation for Private Investment Funds

July 17, 2017July 17, 2017

Abstract Blockchain technology innovation is proliferating in the private investment fund industry. Using a hand-selected dataset of private investment fund advisers that utilize blockchain technology in various functions (N=120), this article shows that the private fund advisers who utilize blockchain technology are able to generate significant benefits for their clients. The data analysis suggests […]

Blockchain Innovation for the Hedge Fund Industry

July 11, 2017

Full paper with data analysis available here. Abstract Blockchain technology innovation is proliferating in the hedge fund industry. Blockchain technology plays a primary role in front office and investment functions, in the securing of crypto assets, but also in private investment fund managers’ attempts to satisfy the growth expectations of clients. Although the use of […]