Governing the New Institutional Asset: Bitcoin on the Balance Sheet

Bryant Nielson is the Chief Founder of Bitcoin Treasury Governance, a pioneering advisory and frameworks organization dedicated to helping corporations, governments, and institutions responsibly integrate Bitcoin into their treasury operations. He is a leading voice on the governance, risk management, and strategic deployment of bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.

With a background in corporate finance, technology, and blockchain, Bryant has been instrumental in developing best-practice guidelines for multi-signature custody, proof-of-reserves, and board-level oversight of digital asset holdings. His work addresses the critical need for standardized governance structures — from SAB 121 compliance and FASB fair value accounting to insurance and succession planning — that provide the confidence required for institutional and sovereign adoption. At UN Blockchain Week, he shares practical frameworks for building robust Bitcoin treasury governance that protects shareholders, satisfies regulators, and unlocks long-term value.