SALT in the News
Axios Crypto: What's this? An exclusive new crypto conference
December 19, 2023
This feature in Axios’ daily Crypto newsletter highlights what’s to come for our new event – The Wyoming Blockchain Symposium – in Jackson Hole in August.
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Press Release: SALT Announces Expanded Global Conference Lineup for 2024
December 12, 2023
SALT announced its 2024 conference schedule, with events happening in Abu Dhabi, New York, Jackson Hole and Asia. Building on its partnership with iConnections, SALT is proud to deliver the industry’s highest quality events combining capital introductions and thought leadership.
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Press Release: SALT iConnections Asia Returns to Singapore in November
October 19, 2023
SALT is returning to Singapore for the second consecutive year to host Asia’s premier capital introduction event, in partnership with the industry’s leading cap. Intro. platform, iConnections. The conference will convene more than 800 allocators and fund managers, including asset managers, family offices and institutional investors for two days of networking, meetings and dynamic thought leadership content.
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Private Funds CFO: Private equity GPs feel the heat as competitors emerge, survey shows
The Drawdown: LP reporting requests the biggest obstruction for PE GPs
June 14, 2023
These articles feature findings from Allvue’s survey on operational challenges facing GPs that was conducted on the ground at SALT iConnections New York.
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PitchBook: Reporter's notebook: SALT tackles AI FOMO and fashion envy
May 19, 2023
This story from PitchBook recaps the biggest themes at SALT iConnections New York 2023, including the focus on artificial intelligence technologies and applications and the current macroeconomic environment.
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Alternative Fund Insight: LP view: Key allocator takeaways from SALT 2023
May 18, 2023
Alternative Fund Insight recounts highlights from SALT iConnections New York 2023 and summarizes key takeaways for allocators, such as the excitement surrounding private credit opportunities and the viability of cash as an asset class.
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Nasdaq TradeTalks: Key Themes at SALT and Capturing Opportunities While Managing Risk in This Environment
May 18, 2023
John Darsie, Managing Director of SALT, joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss key themes at SALT and capturing opportunities while managing risk in the current market environment.
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Bloomberg TV: Scaramucci on Debt Ceiling, Bitcoin, FTX
May 17, 2023
Anthony Scaramucci, Skybridge founder and managing partner, joins Bloomberg live from SALT iConnections New York 2023 to discuss the debt ceiling, Bitcoin and the current state of cryptocurrencies, and the performance of equities.
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Press Release: SALT iConnections NY Announces Initial Speaker Lineup for May Flagship Event
March 21, 2023
This May’s event, which will convene over 1,000 alternative investment managers, allocators, entrepreneurs and policy experts, will feature content spanning topics from institutional asset allocation and credit opportunities to biotechnology and infrastructure investing. Building on SALT’s partnership with iConnections, the flagship event will focus on capital introductions and networking for allocators and managers, with over 4,000 manager meetings and a 3:1 LP to GP ratio expected.
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CNBC: 'Our phones are ringing off the hook': Amid a global downturn, the finance world is chasing Middle Eastern money
March 9, 2023
This article discusses the recent success of the Investopia | SALT conference in Abu Dhabi in light of increased investment opportunities in the region.
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The Circuit: UAE spreads its wings at investment summit in Abu Dhabi
March 6, 2023
This article in The Circuit features an interview with SALT Chairman Anthony Scaramucci discussing the recent success of the Investopia | SALT conference in Abu Dhabi.
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Arab News: Frankly Speaking | S6 E8 | Anthony Scaramucci, Founder of SkyBridge Capital
March 5, 2023
SALT Chairman Anthony Scaramucci joins Arab News’ Frankly Speaking show live from Investopia | SALT in Abu Dhabi.
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Press Release: SALT and iConnections to Host Flagship New York Conference in May 2023
January 18, 2023
SALT is returning to New York to host its flagship event in partnership with iConnections on May 16-18 at The Glasshouse in New York City. SALT iConnections New York 2023 will convene more than 1,000 alternative investment managers, asset allocators, entrepreneurs and policy experts for capital introductions and discussion around financial markets. Registration will open in February and speakers will be announced throughout the spring.
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Press Release: SALT iConnections Asia to Convene Top Alternative Investment Leaders in Singapore Next Month
October 28, 2022
SALT is returning to Singapore to host its flagship Asia event for the first time since 2013, now in partnership with the institutional industry’s leading cap intro platform iConnections. This year's event will convene the world's leading allocators, alternative investment managers, entrepreneurs and policymakers for three days of thought leadership, roundtables and networking.
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Insider: SALT NYC: From Sam Bankman-Fried to Bridgewater’s co-CIO, the world’s top experts are meeting this week. Here’s what you want to know.
September 14, 2022
This story published by Insider highlights the array of themes at the 2022 SALT NY conference, detailing the blend of traditional finance and crypto-oriented speakers and attendees.
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Press Release: Investopia and SALT Announce a New Strategic Partnership
September 13, 2022
Investopia, the global investment platform launched by the UAE Government in September 2021, announced a new strategic partnership with SALT, a premier global thought leadership forum, at a ceremony held at SALT New York 2022.The parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining collaboration on a joint event to take place in 2023 in the UAE.
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Forbes: FTX Investment In SkyBridge Coincides With SALT NYC 2022
September 13, 2022
This article by Forbes highlights the 2022 SALT NY conference and offers an inside look at FTX’s partnership with SkyBridge, noting the details of the collaboration and the shared vision between the firms.
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FINTECH.TV: How Skybridge and FTX are Bridging the Gap Between Traditional and Digital Finance
September 13, 2022
John Darsie joins FINTECH.TV’s Patricia Wu live from the 2022 SALT NY conference to provide a look into the event and discuss SkyBridge’s partnership with Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX.
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CNBC: Crypto winter won’t end until the Fed rate cycle ends, says Anthony Scaramucci
September 12, 2022
Anthony Scaramucci joins CNBC’s ‘Halftime Report’ live from the 2022 SALT NY conference to discuss his commitment to cryptocurrencies and blockchain tech and when the ‘crypto winter’ will come to an end.
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Opalesque: SALT returns to New York
September 9, 2022
In an article published by Opalesque ahead of the 2022 SALT NY conference, John Darsie discusses the wide range of allocators attending the event and SALT’s deepening relationship with networking platform iConnections.
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Press Release: SALT New York to Feature Top CEOs, Institutional and Asset Management Executives at Flagship September Event
August 10, 2022
SALT, a premier global thought leadership forum, today announced its preliminary speaker list and agenda ahead of its upcoming SALT New York conference, taking place this September 12-14 at the Javits Center Expansion in New York City.
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Press Release: SALT Doubles Down on New York, Relaunches Asia Event with iConnections to Convene Leading Investors and Innovators
June 21, 2022
SALT, a premier global thought leadership forum, today announced initial details of its flagship events in New York and Singapore.
SALT New York 2022 is taking place September 12-14 at the Javits Center Expansion in New York City. Registration is now open, as are sponsor and speaker applications. In addition, SALT is relaunching its flagship Asia event—in partnership with iConnections, the largest capital introduction platform and app—November 14-16 at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
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Press Release: SALT Survey Finds Regulatory Framework Both a Challenge and an Opportunity for Crypto Industry
May 10, 2022
SALT, a global thought leadership forum focused on innovation and investing, today announced the results of its survey featuring crypto market sentiments from over 225 investors and builders in the blockchain, digital assets and web3 space. The survey sought to capture attendees' views around key themes of the inaugural Crypto Bahamas, which was held in partnership with FTX from April 26 – 29, 2022.
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The Information: Boomer Bankers Bow to Blockchain Billionaires on the Beach in the Bahamas
May 4, 2022
This piece by The Information details Anthony Scaramucci and SALT’s shift towards cryptocurrency-oriented events and investments, and how this transformation is representative of Wall Street’s evolving mindset towards cryptocurrencies.
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TechCrunch: Crypto Bahamas signals stronger ties between old and new worlds of finance
May 3, 2022
In this TechCrunch article, Anthony Scaramucci shares his thoughts on the interest traditional firms are showing in cryptocurrency and how conferences like Crypto Bahamas assist in bridging the gap between traditional and decentralized finance.
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Insider: Anthony Scaramucci says SkyBridge has about $4 million of algorand on its balance sheet. Here's why the $3.5 billion hedge fund is betting big on the layer-one protocol and its token.
May 2, 2022
In this article by Insider, Anthony Scaramucci explains SkyBridge Capital’s heightened focus and investment in digital assets. Scaramucci outlines SkyBridge’s investment in Algorand and why he considers Algorand a “top-tier” layer-one protocol.
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The Block: SALT/FTX conference highlights emerging crypto scene in The Bahamas
April 28, 2022
The Block covers the successes of the inaugural Crypto Bahamas conference and how the event is aiding in building bridges into traditional finance.
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FINTECH.TV: Get the Scoop on Crypto Bahamas from John Darsie of SALT
April 28, 2022
In this interview with FINTECH.TV, John Darsie shares updates and highlights from the inaugural Crypto Bahamas conference and offers a detailed, behind-the-scenes look at the lineup of speakers and moderators.
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CoinDesk: SkyBridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci on the Future of Bitcoin
April 26, 2022
Anthony Scaramucci sits down with CoinDesk TV host Christine Lee at the inaugural Crypto Bahamas conference to discuss the future of bitcoin and SkyBridge Capital’s investment in the cryptocurrency space.
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Bloomberg News: Scaramucci’s Crypto Pivot Comes With an Eye on Tripling Assets
April 24, 2022
In this interview with Bloomberg News, Anthony Scaramucci and John Darsie share their views on SkyBridge’s pivot to digital assets ahead of the inaugural Crypto Bahamas conference.
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Press Release: FTX and SALT Agree to Multi-Year Partnership, Launch Crypto Bahamas Event
January 20, 2022
FTX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, today announced a multi-year deal to become the global presenting partner of SALT, a premier thought leadership forum focused on innovation and investing. FTX will serve as the presenting sponsor of annual SALT events in North America, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the SALT Crypto Show, a new digital series launching in early 2022.
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Press Release: SALT Draws Record Vaccinated Audience to Hear Pandemic-Influenced Views from Top Global Financial & Tech Minds
September 16, 2021
The 11th annual SALT conference, a leading global thought leadership and networking forum for those engaged on finance, technology and geopolitical matters, concluded its first-ever New York City event yesterday at the brand-new Javits Center Expansion with a keynote interview with Biden administration White House Chief of Staff Ronald Klain.
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CNBC: Anthony Scaramucci talks about the SALT conference and the future of cryptocurrencies
September 15, 2021
Anthony Scaramucci joins CNBC’s Halftime Report from the 2021 SALT conference in New York City to discuss why SALT is hosting in NYC, the current cryptocurrency climate and its immediate and long-term viability amidst regulatory pressure and threats.
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Reuters: Flagship Wall St conference sees record attendance, run on steak
September 15, 2021
In this Reuters article, Anthony Scaramucci details the return of the SALT conference in New York City after a hiatus from its usual format due to the pandemic. Anthony touches on the differences between hosting the conference in New York City and Las Vegas and the excitement around the return of in-person events.
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ThinkAdvisor: Scaramucci to Make ‘Macro Case‘ for Bitcoin at SALT Conference
September 2, 2021
In an article published by ThinkAdvisor, Anthony Scaramucci discusses the upcoming SALT conference in New York City, its panels on blockchain and cryptocurrency, and why he plans to make the macro case for Bitcoin at the event. Scaramucci provides his market outlook and offers guidance for members of the retail public looking to invest in Bitcoin.