Alex Tapscott
Canadian Businessperson, Author
Canada
About
Alex Tapscott is a Canadian businessperson, writer, and cryptocurrency investor. He is the co-writer of the best-selling book Blockchain Revolution (2016) with his father, Don Tapscott. This book emphasizes the effect of blockchain across different sectors. Quick Facts Full name Alex Tapscott Birth 1986, Toronto, Canada Nationality Canadian Education BA in Law from Jurisprudence College Marital status Married to Amy Welsman Net worth Estimated 150 CAD He is the founder and CEO of NextBlock Global, a cryptocurrency investment firm that was established in 2017. The company backs and assists startup firms focused on blockchain initiatives and Web3 innovations. Career Highlights of Alex Tapscott • 2016: Co-authored Blockchain Revolution, which became a global bestseller. • 2017: Co-founded the Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) to advance blockchain adoption. • 2018: Advised financial institutions and governments on blockchain strategies. • 2020: Launched the Digital Asset Group to facilitate institutional investment in blockchain. • 2023: Published Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier, exploring the future of decentralized technologies. Tapscott co-founded the Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), a prominent think tank dedicated to blockchain innovation. He has provided guidance to governments and corporations regarding blockchain strategy and has been instrumental in the expansion of the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Useful Links to Connect With Alex Tapscott Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/alextapscott LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-tapscott Official Website https://tapscott.com Blockchain Research Institute https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org
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Awards
- Blockchain Research Institute2023 - Honored for Contributions to Web3 & DeFi
- Canadian Business2021 - Named in Top 40 Under 40 in Finance
- World Economic Forum2019 - Recognized for Excellence in Blockchain Education
- CoinDesk 2017 - Named among the Top 100 Most Influential in Blockchain
- Forbes 2016 - Blockchain Revolution recognized as a top fintech book
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- He is a blockchain entrepreneur, investor, and author.