Cryptocurrency is surrounded by a lot of hype and misconceptions. We are going to uncover them all and explain to you how it is different from traditional money and how it works. We are going to go over most popular cryptocurrencies and differences between them. You also are going to learn about stable coins, Facebook cryptocurrency, government cryptocurrencies, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) projects. Our guest speakers are going to cover a regulatory ground, money laundering as we as the common scams and hacks you have to watch out for. You will also learn where and how to purchase cryptocurrency safely, and how to store it and not lose it. We will also cover why you should join thousands of companies that are accepting crypto as payment in your business.

Guest Speakers:

Corporal Steven Harten with RCMP - talking about modern cryptocurrency scams and frauds that business owners should watch out for

Joseph Iuso, Executive Director of the Canadian Money Service Business Association - will talk about Money Laundering and Financial Crime

Amber Scott, CEO of Outlier Solutions - will be talking about regulations for cryptocurrency companies

Help will be provided to those attended this workshop - we will do free follow up session on February 11 with you helping you to practice your new skills with cryptocurrency wallets and other tools.

Hacking the Digital Curve: Empowering Women Entrepreneurship Webinar series is executed by CryptoChicks and is brought to you by Northumberland CFDC and the DELIA program, with the support of FedDev Ontario.

ABOUT CRYPTOCHICKS

CryptoChicks.ca is a non-profit educational organization that originated in Ontario, Canada. It has grown to include members, students, events, and chapters in 56 countries and has educated thousands of women and youth in blockchain and other emerging technologies.

To further help close the technical-business divide, CryptoChicks has created a unique mentorship program CryptoChicksHatchery.com to help women entrepreneurs to launch grow their businesses by learning to build and test hi-tech products fast, easy, and without any coding.

ABOUT DELIA

DELIA is an automated lending platform for women-owned and women-led innovation-driven enterprises located anywhere in Southern Ontario. We are here to help innovative women entrepreneurs grow their business with automated lending up to $15,000 and access to entrepreneurial development. Find out more at delia.fund.