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State Street Bank & Trust Co. (SSBT) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1792 and is owned by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). SSBT serves as the administrator, fund accountant and transfer agent for the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund, an exchange-traded fund.

Iridian Asset Management LLC (Iridian) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Harold Levy and David Cohen in 1995 and is a subsidiary of Iridian Employee Holdings LLC. Iridian provides investment management services to individual and institutional clients on a discretionary basis.

Wilen Investment Management Corp. (WIM) is an independent registered investment adviser headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida. The firm was founded by James R. Wilen in 1984. WIM . provides portfolio management services to individuals, high net worth individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, Taft Hartley plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, private investment funds, trust programs, and other US and international institutions.

Axellio Inc. engages in the development and provision of data storage solutions. It offers server virtualization, cloud infrastructure, data warehousing, business intelligence, and predictive analytics. The company was founded by Lawrence C. Aszmann, John P. Guider and Philip E. Soran in 1995 and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO.

Founded in 1969, HSBC Securities (U.S.A.) Inc. is an SEC-registered brokerage firm and registered futures commission merchant located in New York City. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc. and their ultimate parent is HSBC Holdings Plc. (NYSE: HBC). HSBC Securities (U.S.A.) is a member of FINRA, the NYSE and the SIPC. Their securities and annuity products are provided by registered representatives and insurance agents of HSBC Securities (U.S.A.). In California, HSBC Securities (U.S.A.) conducts insurance business as HSBC Securities Insurance Services. Insurance products are offered through insurance agents of HSBC Insurance Agency (U.S.A.) Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Bank U.S.A. NA and an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc. The company also engages in investment banking underwriting, dealing and brokering of debt and equity securities and futures contracts and is a primary dealer in U.S. Government and federal agency securities.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc. is a credit rating and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO). The firm performs international financial research and analysis on commercial and government entities and provides a variety of analytic tools for assessing credit risk. Their clients include creditors, investment banks and commercial banks.

Cincom Systems, Inc. develops software solutions for business operations and customer communications. It products are for applications development, document automation, manufacturing ERP, and database management. The firm offers consultancy, training, project management, and technical support services. The company was founded by Thomas M. Nies in 1968 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Founded in 1999 by the late Thomas Watson, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (JMS) is a full-service financial services firm and registered broker/dealer headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is a subsidiary of Independence Square Properties LLC, itself a subsidiary of Penn Mutual Insurance Co. Their ultimate parent is Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co. JMS is a member of the NYSE, the SIPC and FINRA. The firm provides comprehensive financial advice and services to individual, corporate and institutional investors. Their primary coverage verticals include the consumer, technology, financials and infrastructure sectors.

The Storage Networking Industry Association operates as a computer storage network association. The private company is based in London, UK.

GrandBanks Capital, Inc. (GrandBanks Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Charley R. Lax and Ryan Robert Moore. The firm is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts.

Bowdoin College is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational residential, undergraduate liberal arts institution founded in 1794. It is located in Brunswick, ME.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Founded in 2007, Strategic Energy Research & Capital LLC is a research firm located in Summit, New Jersey. The firm is a subsidiary of FCG Advisors LLC.

CoinAgenda is a conference series that has been connecting professional investors, traders, family offices, and digital currency funds with top entrepreneurs in the blockchain, cryptocurrency, and web3 sectors since 2014. The conference provides an opportunity for attendees to meet and get to know the leading thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors in the sector, including memorable parties at unique locations. CoinAgenda is the longest-running conference in the crypto industry, with 25 conferences over a ten-year period. It is also the longest-running web3 conference series focused on blockchain investing trends, with top speakers from around the globe.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. provides investment baking and brokerage services. The firm also provides asset and wealth management, underwriting, alternative investments and advisory services. It serves emerging growth companies and high net worth individuals. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Transform Group LLC operates as a blockchain public relations, advisory, events and social media company. It is an open, thriving community of skilled blockchain professionals, companies, developers, and others, with local events in key cities to create growth and connectivity in the blockchain space and with online communication and collaboration. The firm creates communication, connection and collaboration between members globally via web platform, email communications and chat applications, so members can share insights, opportunities, skills and deal flow from different markets. The company was founded by Michael Terpin and David A. Johnston in 2013 and is headquartered in Henderson, NV.

BitAngels (BitAngels) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Michael Terpin and Irina E. Litchfield. The firm is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Alpha Transform Holdings LLC is a private company that aims to bring about a new era of financial and technological innovation through the use of decentralization, blockchain technology, and web 3 infrastructure. The company is based in Sheridan, WY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company provides strategic advisory, acceleration, and capital to its portfolio companies to drive innovation and success. The company was founded by Enzo Villani, Michael Terpin, and Michael G. Onghai, with Enzo Villani serving as the CEO since incorporation.

Uprising Capital LLC (Uprising Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Gil Penchina, Shawn Merani and Alec Hsu. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

SocialRadius is a full-service social media agency that delivers award-winning social media campaigns and out-of-the-box solutions to fit each client's unique needs. The American company has a broad network and powerful new strategies to accomplish world-class results. SocialRadius has worked on social media outreach for Bon and Sir Bob Geldof's worldwide Live8 concerts, generating more than 250,000 posts and 2,000 traditional news stories. The private company has also worked on an award-winning viral marketing campaign to launch the "Yes We Can" video by recording artist Will.i.am, which was considered by many to be the tipping point in Barack's presidential campaign. The company has corporate headquarters in Nevada, with offices in California and New York.

CommPRO Global, Inc. is a company that guides public relations and corporate communications professionals. The company is based in New York, NY. The company provides insights, reports, newsletters, podcasts, and industry virtual and live events. It was founded by Fay Shapiro and Michael Terpin, with Fay Shapiro serving as the CEO since incorporation.

HCAP Partners LLC (HCAP Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Hamilton Lane, Inc. founded in 2000 by Morgan L. Miller and Barry A. Wilson. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Alpha Sigma Capital (Alpha Sigma Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in El Segundo, California.