Member Since 2022
John Wingate
BankSocial
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
An expert on transformational technology, financial innovation, regulation and laws, entrepreneurship and business, Wingate argues that society’s centrally managed gatekeepers – governments, journalists, and corporations – are incapable of imposing order on the chaos of our decentralized, online existence. His talks present an alternative in which software and algorithms, rather than being a threat to our way of life, can supplement and improve these outdated institutions. Along the way, he helps people and businesses connect new models for economic success, supplanting data-controlling middlemen and giving people access to markets and audiences on their own terms. Wingate presents a vision of what he calls Social Capitalism that emphasizes transparency, objectivity, and integrity so that human beings can thrive and participate with direct benefits in what will be an evolution of creativity and collaborative innovation. Wingate is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder at BankSocial (a Fivancial, Inc. service aimed at radically evolving and transforming trusted financial institutions of the future), a Founder and President of BlockAdvocates, Inc. (a 510c3 focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency education and evangelism), a lecturer at Kings College London (Dickson School of Law), and an advisor to Blockchain and Crypto startups worldwide.
SKILLS
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Software Engineering
RECENT CONTENT
March 23rd, 2023
SEC promotes self-custody and DeFi staking
By taking control of one's own digital assets and private keys, individuals and institutions can ensure the security and flexibility of their assets.
February 23rd, 2023
16 ways crypto leaders can help bridge the gap between Web3 and TradFi
To persuade TradFi firms and Web2 users to think outside the box, Web3 pioneers first have to do so themselves.
February 21st, 2023
16 ways blockchain and crypto leaders can better educate prospective users
The crypto and blockchain industries may need to shed some insular tendencies to successfully attract prospective users.
February 10th, 2023
The role of cryptocurrency in advancing financial inclusion
Access to and use of financial services, known as financial inclusion, is crucial for economic growth and development.
November 22nd, 2022
10 things those in TradFi should consider when researching Web3 projects
An understanding of the overall ecosystem as well as the details of individual projects is essential for those in TradFi who are exploring Web3.
October 25th, 2022
13 things regulators should know when considering and crafting crypto regulations
Crypto is a new frontier, and before taking steps, regulators need to learn its nuances, not just rely on historic precedents.
October 6th, 2022
11 lessons crypto exchanges can learn from traditional markets
The crypto industry might gain traction and win consumer confidence more quickly by learning some do’s (and don’ts) from traditional markets.
July 5th, 2022
12 factors businesses should consider before accepting crypto payments
Pioneering a new way of doing business always comes with both risks and rewards, and adopting crypto payments is no different.
June 28th, 2022
15 ways the DeFi industry can build credibility and garner more adoption
To garner more adoption, the DeFi industry must proactively address both actual and perceived barriers to entry.
May 26th, 2022
12 things crypto newcomers need to know about blockchain scalability
To fully realize the potential of blockchain technology, it’s important to understand possible limitations — and how to address them.
May 19th, 2022
11 ways crypto leaders are working to build trust in their market
Blending strong customer service with a commitment to transparency can help new and growing crypto businesses earn market trust.
May 9th, 2022
13 strategic advantages leveraging crypto brings to business leaders
Crypto’s tools and methods can improve many business functions, from tightening transactions to building a loyal community.
May 6th, 2022
11 myths that may be holding the crypto industry back
Crypto leaders’ toughest challenge may be countering the widespread misinformation circulating about the industry.
April 15th, 2022
13 crypto trends industry leaders are watching in 2022
From new financial solutions to community development through NFTs to gaming, crypto is set to make a splash in the months ahead.
April 14th, 2022
12 ways brands can leverage NFTs to better engage customers
There’s more than financial profit in using NFTs to build a brand.
COMPANY INFO
BankSocial
INDUSTRY
Cryptocurrency