march 21st 2026 | 9:00 am | 150 West 62nd Street, New York City

Academic rigor with real-market relevance

The One Shared Truth Conference is Hosted by Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business and Presented by the Family Stewardship Council.

We are focused on supporting fiduciaries, family offices, and long-term capital stewards on how to navigate digital assets and blockchain opportunities.

On this edition of One Shared Truth:

Arbitrage

Market efficiency in fragmented digital markets

TOKENIZATION

Of traditional and non-traditional assets

Stablecoins

As payment, settlement, and liquidity rails

exposure

Taking on portfolio positions on the ecosystem

Conference will be held at the Fordham Law School Skadden Conference Ctr 150 West 62nd Street - New York City

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POSITIONs are CREATED, never granted

In chess, the Knight is often the first piece to be developed.
It breaks symmetry and crosses the board before others can respond. Early, informed action alters the geometry of the game. Advantage belongs to those who understand the board and move before power consolidates.

One Shared Truth is here to help you see the board clearly.

CORE THEMES:

Each session emphasizes practical insight, market structure, and real-world application. The conference provides a professional, compliance-aware environment suitable for regulated institutions.

Arbitrage

Market efficiency in fragmented digital markets

TOKENIZATION

Of traditional and non-traditional assets

Stablecoins

As payment, settlement, and liquidity rails

portfolio exposure

Taking on positions and exposure on the ecosystem

Meet the speakers

John Divine

John Divine

Head of Digital Asset OTC Trading

BlockFills

John James Divine is a crypto author, speaker, and market maker specializing in derivatives, structured products, and digital asset execution. With 20,000+ hours of trading experience and $10B+ in notional volume, he has traded at CME and ICE and worked with institutional crypto participants. He is the author of three books on Bitcoin, statistical arbitrage, and futures markets.

Kelly Ye

Kelly Ye

Deputy CIO

Avenir Group

Kelly Ye is Deputy CIO of Avenir Group, leading multi-strategy digital asset investing and research, and Portfolio Manager and Head of Research at Decentral Park Capital. Previously, she held senior roles at Fidelity Digital Assets and CoinDesk Indices, and spent 15+ years in traditional finance at firms including Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas. Ye holds degrees from Peking University and MIT and is a CFA charterholder.

Markus Veith

Markus Veith

Partner

Grant Thornton LLP

Markus is a Partner at Grant Thornton LLP and Principal at Grant Thornton Advisors LLC. He leads the National Digital Assets, Blockchain & web3 Industry and the Northeast Financial Institutions Practice. He has over 25 years of experience in banking and public accounting, and holds an M.B.A., a Dipl. Betriebswirt, and a C.P.A. credential.

speakers

John Divine

John Divine

Head of Digital Asset OTC Trading

BlockFills

Kelly Ye

Kelly Ye

Deputy CIO

Avenir Group

Markus Veith

Markus Veith

Partner

Grant Thornton LLP

Austin Campbell

Austin Campbell

Managing Partner & Founder

Zero Knowledge Group

Michael Hiles

Michael Hiles

Co-Founder

Conduit Network & Commercium Bank

Jim Hwang

Jim Hwang

Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer

Firinne Capital

Anthony Apollo

Anthony Apollo

Executive Director

Wyoming Stable Token Initiative

John Belitsky

John Belitsky

Founder & CEO

Hashfire

Elena Obukhova

Elena Obukhova

Founder

Supermoon & Supermoon Ventures

Natalia Karayaneva

Natalia Karayaneva

CEO

Propy

Adam Zarazinski

Adam Zarazinski

CEO

Inca Digital

Chris Matturri

Chris Matturri

Head of Infrastructure

Proof Group

Olivia Vande Woude

Olivia Vande Woude

Head of Tokenization

Ava Labs

Benjamin Cole, Ph.D.

Benjamin Cole, Ph.D.

Managing Director

Family Stewardship Council

Schedule

9:00 am – 9:45 am

Continental Breakfast & Networking

9:45 am

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10:00 am

Opening Remarks

Master of Ceremonies: Benjamin M. Cole, Ph.D., William J. Loschert Endowed Professorship of Technology Entrepreneurship, Gabelli School of Business & Managing Director, Family Stewardship Council

10:00 am

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10:50 am

Panel 1: Arbitrage: Unlocking Market Inefficiencies

Digital asset markets remain fragmented, creating price gaps and liquidity differences across venues. At the same time, blockchain allows for new ways of creating markets where informational asymmetries exist. Panelists will discuss how professional traders identify and capture arbitrage opportunities, manage risk, and build reliable execution strategies as markets mature.
  • John Divine, Head of Digital Asset OTC Trading, BlockFills & Author of Bitcoin Options
  • Kelly Ye, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Avenir Group
  • John Belitsky, Founder & CEO, Hashfire

Moderator: Jim Hwang, Chief Operating Officer, Firinne Capital

10:50 am – 11:10 am

Break & Networking

11:10 am

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12:00 pm

Panel 2: Tokenization: Rebuilding Financial Infrastructure

Tokenization is changing how investors access and trade assets by enabling fractional ownership, faster settlement, and greater liquidity. This discussion will explore the technology, market design, and operational challenges of tokenizing funds, treasuries, real world assets, and private markets — and what it will take for adoption at scale.
  • Natalia Karayaneva, CEO, Propy
  • Michael Hiles, Co-Founder, Conduit Network & Commercium Bank
  • Olivia Vande Woude, Head of Tokenization, Ava Labs

12:00 pm

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12:45 pm

Breakout Sessions

DAO Design Canvas Workshop
The DAO Design Canvas Breakout utilizes a canvas-like tool designed to guide groups through the process of making the most vital decisions they face in the process of designing a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)—soft versus hard governance, on versus off chain—no matter what platform.
Building on Chain
A practical session for developers, founders, and anyone interested in creating scalable, secure blockchain applications. Industry experts will discuss the tools, networks, and design considerations behind modern on-chain systems, featuring insights from projects such as Sui, Ripple and Base.
Women in Blockchain/Crypto
We are excited to host a dedicated Women in Blockchain/Crypto breakout focused on connection, conversation, and community. This session would bring together women across crypto, blockchain, and finance for meaningful dialogue, relationship-building, and shared experiences in the space. Designed as an intimate and welcoming environment, the breakout would allow attendees to connect organically, exchange ideas, and highlight women contributing to, and shaping, the future of Web3.
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Lunch

1:45 pm

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2:35 pm

Panel 3: The Rise of Stables: Stablecoins as a Financial Rail

Stablecoins have evolved from niche tools to a core part of the financial system. Panelists will examine the design, policy, and institutional use cases for stablecoins, including settlement, risk management, and global liquidity.
  • Adam Zarazinski, CEO, Inca Digital
  • Austin Campbell, Managing Partner & Founder, Zero Knowledge Group
  • Anthony Apollo, Executive Director, Wyoming Stable Token Initiative (Frontier Token, FRNT)

Moderator: Markus Veith, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP

2:35 pm – 3:00 pm

Break & Networking

3:00 pm

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3:50 pm

Panel 4: Investment Exposure in the Ecosystem

Investing in firms from the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem can be daunting for those new to the jargon, tokenization dynamics, and nontraditional sources of information. This panel will explore how professional investors approach evaluating opportunities and taking on exposure in the ecosystem.
  • Elena Obukhova, Founder, Supermoon and Supermoon Ventures
  • Chris Matturri, Head of Infrastructure, Proof Group

3:50 pm

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4:00 pm

Closing Remarks

FAQs

One Shared Truth is an annual gathering hosted by the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University, bringing together leaders from finance, family enterprises, digital assets, and long-term capital stewardship. The conference explores how values, governance, and emerging technologies intersect in shaping the future of wealth and responsibility. Through curated conversations and keynote sessions, it creates space for rigorous dialogue across generations and disciplines.

One Shared Truth is designed for family office principals, next-generation leaders, investors, founders, and advisors interested in the long-term stewardship of capital. It's particularly relevant for those navigating the intersection of traditional finance and emerging digital infrastructure. The conference offers thoughtful perspectives and meaningful connections for those who are preserving a legacy, building a new venture or advising others.

You can register directly through the conference website using the registration link provided. Attendance is limited to ensure a high-quality, discussion-driven environment. Early registration is encouraged.

No. Sessions will not be recorded. One Shared Truth is designed as a private, closed-door environment to encourage candid and thoughtful dialogue. Conversations in the room are confidential, allowing speakers and attendees to engage openly and without attribution beyond the event.

now, it's your move

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