One of the world’s innovators shaping the future of Blockchain technology and finance as a banking revolution advocate. Ringgold is an internationally recognized financial industry strategist. He is named one of the most influential people in banking and a Top Fintech Influencer. A widely published author of books, articles, and blog posts on cryptocurrencies, Ringgold continues to contribute his technical knowledge and commentary in the crypto industry. He is a frequent speaker at conferences on the topic of trading illiquid assets and has appeared in many leading publications, including Nasdaq, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, New York Times, USA Today, BusinessWeek, Forbes, Fortune, and many others. He is the Founder of Blockvest Decentralized Exchange & Index Fund, Founding Member of The Blockchain Exchange Commission as well as Founding Partner of Blockchain Investment Group an investment bank that focuses on Blockchain Asset Based companies. Ringgold’s entrepreneurial experience and passion for Blockchain technology led him to found the Blockchain Investment Group in 2017. Ringgold brings a wide range of international, multi-sector experience into building Block Chain Investment Group's global network. His strategy is to focus on building and supporting Cryptocurrency and Blockchain companies by leveraging its insights, network, and access to capital. Ringgold is a finance expert with a professional background across diverse matters in the finance industry. His expertise includes in-depth knowledge of financial markets, currencies, and fundamental data as well as technical analysis, Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency. He has over 17 years of experience in the financial markets and has been a full-time financial trader for several years trading the European, US and Asian markets. He has an extensive background in global economic analysis and alternative investments. He is a Founding Partner of Master Investment Group which is an Investment Bank that is focused on providing a wide variety of advisory services to emerging funds and retail investors. He has sat on the board for several successful corporations in Delaware, Wyoming, Nevada and the British Virgin Islands. This experience inspired him to teach others on the importance of financial discipline. He is a Blockchain entrepreneur, educator and true finance practitioner who understands the importance of encouraging entrepreneurial interests among youth and adults young and old. In addition to investing in the financial markets, Mr. Ringgold’s passion is teaching. He has been teaching and mentoring traders to navigate the financial markets effectively since 2010. As a trading instructor, he provides a wealth of knowledge and resources to help other traders improve their trading.