BFFS26 Denver to Feature Joseph Kelly on Bitcoin Custody and Credit, Alan Lane on Banking Lessons
Bitcoin for Financial Services Summit returns to Denver
The Bitcoin for Financial Services Summit (BFFS26) will be held October 20‑22, 2026, in Denver. The two‑day program features more than 30 sessions led by industry leaders focusing on Bitcoin custody, credit, and advisory services for financial professionals.
Co‑hosted by Jordan Guess and Wyatt O’Rourke of BFFS Media, the summit includes keynotes from Joseph Kelly, CEO and co‑founder of Unchained, on custody, credit, and trust at scale, and Alan Lane, former CEO of Silvergate Bank, on banking lessons for Bitcoin. Additional speakers will cover topics such as Bitcoin treasury accounting, fiduciary duty, charitable giving, and regulatory outlook.
The event also offers continuing education credit for financial advisors and CPAs, workshops on practical Bitcoin applications, and networking opportunities including a golf tournament, welcome party, wine and whiskey tastings, and a sunrise hike in the Rocky Mountains.
Key details from the press release
- Event name: Bitcoin for Financial Services Summit (BFFS26)
- Dates: October 20‑22, 2026
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Program length: More than 30 sessions across two full program days
- Main speakers: Joseph Kelly (Unchained), Alan Lane (former Silvergate Bank CEO), Patrick Lowry (Samara Asset Group), Colin Crossman (Wyoming Deputy Secretary of State), Kate Goldman (Anchorage Digital), Sam Baker (River), Eric Yakes (Epoch Ventures), Daniel Hillery (UTXO Management), Moish Peltz (Falcon Rappaport & Berkman), CJ Konstantinos (Peoples Reserve)
- Co‑hosts: Jordan Guess and Wyatt O’Rourke
- Sponsors: Unchained, Anchorage Digital, UTXO Management, River, SOUND HSA, SustainHash, Stormrake
- Registration: Open now at https://www.bffs.media/summit
- Media contact: Wyatt O’Rourke, [email protected]
Highlights from the press release
The summit opens Tuesday with the Better Money Invitational golf tournament at City Park Golf Course, followed by a welcome party at The Space sponsored by Falcon Rappaport & Berkman. Evening programming includes wine and whiskey tastings. Thursday begins with an optional sunrise hike in the Rocky Mountains.
Session topics cover wealth planning, Bitcoin‑backed lending and mortgages, treasury accounting, retirement and income planning, charitable giving strategies, mining as an asset class, and fiduciary duty when clients hold Bitcoin. Workshops provide continuing education credit for financial advisors and CPAs.
Jordan Guess, CPA, co‑host of the summit, noted that financial professionals want practical guidance on serving clients who already own Bitcoin. The program is built around real‑world questions from advisors and accountants.
Why this matters for financial professionals
The summit addresses the growing demand for actionable Bitcoin knowledge among CPAs, wealth advisors, attorneys, lenders, and finance leaders. Sessions are designed to help these professionals integrate Bitcoin into client portfolios, comply with fiduciary standards, and navigate emerging regulatory frameworks.
How to register
Registration is open now. Interested attendees can sign up at https://www.bffs.media/summit. For media inquiries, contact Wyatt O’Rourke at [email protected].
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