On May 28, 2026, the Digital Asset Policy Forum brought policymakers, industry leaders, and community members to NorthStar in Wausau for a nonpartisan, educational evening at the intersection of innovation and public policy.
The forum explored how digital assets are reshaping finance, technology, and governance, both in Wisconsin and beyond. As neighboring states and global markets accelerate blockchain adoption, the conversation landed at a pivotal moment for Wisconsin’s role in the digital economy, and NewsChannel 7 (WSAW) covered the gathering.
The program
A one-hour program, followed by a networking reception, moved through:
- An educational session tracing the evolution of money, from barter to blockchain
- A bipartisan policy panel on the realities of digital asset legislation in Wisconsin
- A forward-looking keynote on the global impact of digital assets
- A reception connecting legislators, founders, and industry professionals
Featured speakers
- Daniel Weiskopf — Senior Portfolio Manager, Tidal Financial Group & Co-Portfolio Manager, BLOK ETF
- Andrew Thompson — Founder & CMO, Alphabit Investments
- Bryan Dewhurst — President, OASIS Advisors & Founder / CCO & CIO, Alphabit Investments
- Maggie Schmidt — President, Wisconsin Blockchain Business Council
- Ian (Cullah) McCullough — President, Stand With Crypto Wisconsin
- Tim Thompson — CEO, OASIS Advisors
Event details
NorthStar, Wausau, WI · Thursday, May 28, 2026
Hosted by Alphabit Investments and the Wisconsin Blockchain Business Council (WBBC). Produced by Awen and Alphabit Investments. Sponsored by Stand With Crypto and NorthStar Restoration Services. In partnership with OASIS Advisors.
