The Global Trailblazer Continues Its
Commitment to Digital Asset Education
TORONTO, Feb. 21,
2023 /CNW/ -- 3iQ Digital Asset Management
(3iQ), a global leader in digital asset investment services and
solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with
BlockZero Advisors (BlockZero), a leading management consulting
firm specializing in blockchain and digital assets. This
partnership enhances 3iQ's recently launched Outsourced
Crypto Investment Office (OCIO™) program by
incorporating BlockZero's expertise in delivering strategic digital
asset education and advisory services to institutions across the
globe.
3iQ's OCIO™ is a newly launched program designed
specifically to help institutional investors overcome the
challenges of the evolving digital asset class. The Strategic
Advisory Services component of 3iQ's
OCIO™ delivers customized executive, board and
staff coaching programs, strategy advisory, dedicated support,
and market intelligence. With BlockZero Advisors' expertise
alongside that of 3iQ, OCIO™ clients leverage
the global knowledge of the two firms through an integrated
offering.
The OCIO™ Strategic Advisory Services three
core areas of focus are:
- Dedicated Support: Direct engagement with a dedicated
team of subject matter experts to design a strategic roadmap and
provide ongoing support as decision-makers progress on their
investment journey.
- Market Intelligence: Access to curated proprietary and
third-party resources to inform strategic and investment decisions
and keep pace with the rapidly evolving digital asset industry.
- Customized Education Programs: tailored curriculum
delivered through executive-level and board of directors
presentations, training sessions, workshops, and live events
designed to meet the specific needs of each organization.
BlockZero is the independent trusted advisor to institutions and
businesses to understand, explore, experiment, and evolve along
their digital asset journey and resulting digital transformation.
Bridging BlockZero's global understanding of individual industries
and organizations' goals, BlockZero's offering ranges from
executive tailored programs, to strategic planning, operating model
design, impact analysis, and enterprise-wide risk assessments.
BlockZero's dedication to the digital asset ecosystem
allows the firm to bring an up-to-date perspective on the evolution
of the market, the value chain, the macro trends, the ecosystem of
cryptocurrencies, as well as the issues, risks and regulatory
environment specific to them. BlockZero also produces strategic
content and thought leadership while offering custom, curated
market intelligence for their clients.
To learn more about 3iQ's OCIO™, visit:
3iq.io/OCIO
To learn more about BlockZero Advisors, visit: blockzero.ca
Quotes:
Louis LaValle, Managing
Director of 3iQ said: "To truly drive change in the world of
digital assets, it is crucial to equip decision makers with the
knowledge and resources they need. That's why we're thrilled to
join forces with BlockZero Advisors, a leader in blockchain
strategic advisory. Our partnership delivers a complete solution
for institutions looking to manage their digital assets, providing
business leaders and key stakeholders with the insight they need to
make informed decisions about this dynamic new asset class."
Laurent Féral-Pierssens, Managing Partner of BlockZero
Advisors, said: "This exciting partnership between BlockZero
and 3iQ is another step we take in supporting a future
where digital assets are widely understood and accessible to all.
The digital asset and crypto industry is different
enough from traditional markets that becoming crypto
capable has proven to be a challenge for most. 3iQ's market
leadership, combined with our focus on supporting our clients'
ambitions, allows us to equip OCIO™ clients with
the knowledge, the toolset and roadmap necessary to fully embrace
the potential of blockchain innovation and digital assets with the
intention to fast-track internal programs."
About 3iQ
Founded in 2012, 3iQ is one of the world's leading digital asset
investment fund managers. 3iQ was the first Canadian investment
fund manager to offer a public bitcoin investment
fund: The Bitcoin Fund (TSX: QBTC) (TSX: QBTC.U), and
a public ether investment fund: The Ether Fund (TSX: QETH.UN) (TSX:
QETH.U). More recently, 3iQ launched the 3iQ CoinShares
Bitcoin ETF (TSX: BTCQ) (TSX: BTCQ.U) and the 3iQ
CoinShares Ether ETF (TSX: ETHQ) (TSX: ETHQ.U). 3iQ offers
investors convenient and familiar investment products to gain
exposure to digital assets.
About BlockZero Advisors
BlockZero Advisors is a Canadian management consulting firm
specializing in the digital transformation of industries through
blockchain innovation and digital assets. The firm is the trusted
advisor of financial institutions, fintech, regulators, and
businesses in harnessing the web3 industry, crypto,
Bitcoin, DeFi, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC),
stablecoin and related innovations and opportunities.
BlockZero offers a range of services, including strategic advisory,
operational advisory, deal advisory, risk advisory and market
intelligence. BlockZero serves clients in North America, Europe, India
and the Middle East.
Learn more about BlockZero: https://blockzero.ca
Follow BlockZero on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/b0
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