Bitcoin: Lessons from the frontlines

Thursday 22 January 2026 | 17:30 - 20:30 | Evening Event

This event is hosted by the CFA UK Innovation and Technology Community

The event will be hosted by Jeanne Sun, E&Y, CFA UK Technology & Innovation Community Ambassador.

Join a select group of investors on 22 January for an in-person networking evening hosted by the CFA UK Tech & Innovation Community. Our guest speaker, Jonathan Bier, CIO at Farside Investors and author of The Blocksize War and Reckless, will cut through the noise with a grounded, insider view of Bitcoin and the evolution of digital assets.

From hedge funds to crypto equity strategies and open-source development, Jonathan has been at the centre of the industry’s most defining moments. He’ll unpack:

What the Blocksize War revealed about governance in decentralized systems

•  How crypto equity investment strategies are evolving
• Signals investors should be watching ahead of the next innovation cycle
• The role of Bitcoin’s open-source architecture in long-term resilience
• Expect a punchy presentation, a fireside chat with investor-focused insights, live Q&A, and plenty of time to exchange views with peers over drinks.

Who should attend:

Senior portfolio managers, asset owners, CIOs, fintech strategists, and investment leaders tracking innovation across capital markets.

Spaces are limited — RSVP now to secure your spot.

Timings 

Registration: 17:30

Event: 18:00 -19:30

Networking: 19:30 - 20:30 

Speakers

Jonathan Bier, Farside Investors

Jeanne Sun, Manager, E&Y, CFA UK Tech & Innovation Community Ambassador 

Jeanne Sun drives financial innovation and digital transformation, specialising in fund tokenisation and emerging technologies in asset management. She has led major projects including risk and control reviews for crypto ETF issuers, establishing MiFID investment firms, managing product development and go-to-market strategies, and ensuring compliance during FCA authorisations.

At EY, Jeanne leads the Fund Tokenisation Working Group in collaboration with the Investment Association, convening asset managers, technology vendors, and regulators to shape the UK’s tokenisation framework. Her work contributed to the publication “UK Fund Tokenisation: A Blueprint for Implementation.” She also co-authored the CFA Institute report “An Investment Perspective on Tokenisation,” examining its impact on the investment value chain.

Passionate about advancing technology in finance, Jeanne champions innovation within the CFA UK community and works to bridge traditional finance with the future of digital assets.

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