About the Workshop:
Have you been meaning to look into "crypto" and bitcoin, but don't know how to get started? Or, can't seem to glean sound and reliable insight? This four (1-hour each) session workshop will give you practical knowledge and action items to get started.
Join Cameron Merville, a banker and financial risk analyst for this hands-on workshop. As an enthusiast and researcher of Digital Currency & Assets you will be provided with reliable insight and practical steps on how to get started with crypto.Cameron's background and experience ranges from Financial Consultant with one of the big four auditing firms and other large firms in NYC, FDIC Risk Examiner, regional community banker, to personally leading Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University small groups.
SESSION 1: Digital Currency & Assets 101
February 7, 2021 8:00PM (EST)
- INTRODUCTION: What will be covered in each session? What do you need to get started? The Basics: Terminology, Digital Wallets, Related Apps, Blockchain, Mining, Public/Private Keys, etc.
- HISTORY: What is the history of Digital Currency? How was bitcoin and digital currency discovered? What are the trends of various cryptocurrencies?
- OWNING DIGITAL CURRENCY: How is it mined? How do I possess it? What is a digital wallet and which should I get? Why should I own digital currency?
- SECURITY: Is cryptocurrency a secure and reliable asset when there are no physical coins? What are the hacking concerns if any? Is this just funny money?
- INVESTING: Is getting digital currency right for me? What kind of crypto user are you? What is the future of digital currency? Is cryptocurrency going mainstream or is it just a fad?
ACTION ITEM: Walkthrough of choosing and downloading a digital wallet app!
SESSION 2: Buying/Getting Crypto
February 21, 2021 8:00PM (EST)
- DOS AND DON'TS: What are the dos and don'ts when it comes to buying cryptocurrency? Which are the best ones to get? How do I keep my crypto safe? How do I avoid scams when buying cryptocurrency?
- EARN CRYPTO: How do I earn free crypto watching informational videos? How do I earn free crypto by referring others?
- DIGITAL WALLET: Should I link Paypal or a bank account to my digital wallet? Tour of crypto wallet apps
- BUYING CRYPTO: How many different cryptocurrencies are there? Which crypto are the best and how do I actually buy some? Bitcoin, Ether, Dogecoin?
- BUILDING WEALTH & INVESTING: Who should and should not be investing in cryptocurrency? How much cryptocurrency should I start with? When should I buy, hold, or sell?
ACTION ITEM: Walkthrough of linking a bank account or Paypal account to your digital wallet and purchasing a cryptocurrency of your choice!
SESSION 3: Spending/Using Crypto
February 28, 2021 8:00PM (EST)
- SENDING OR TRADING CRYPTO: How to I send or trade crypto? (QR code, email, or other options?)
- FEES/TAXES: How much are fees or taxes when I cash in crypto?
- CRYPTO DEBIT CARD: Where is a crypto debit card accepted? What can I buy using a crypto debit card? Why should I get a crypto debit card?
- USING CRYPTO: Which companies accept crypto? (overstock, car wash, gas station, grocery stores, any others?)
- WARNINGS: What are some things to be careful of when sending or spending crypto?
ACTION ITEM: Walkthrough of requesting a Crypto Debit Card.
SESSION 4: Crypto Business
March 7, 2021 8:00PM (EST)
- REQUESTING CRYPTO PAYMENTS: How do I send a crypto invoice? How do I receive crypto via email or text?
- CRYPTO FOR BUSINESSES: Should my business accept crypto? How do I avoid paying extra fees?
- FUTURE OF CRYPTO: Where is crypto headed? How is crypto growth influenced by others - Social Media, Amazon, Elon Musk, ect...?)
- LOADING CRYPTO CARD: How do I pay businesses accepting crypto? How do I load a crypto card?
- Q & A: What other questions do you have?
ACTION ITEM: Walkthrough of setting up your business to accept cryptocurrency (If applicable).
