About
The practice.
B-ank was founded by Chris Vaneman, a veteran and precision-industry professional who first learned of Bitcoin in 2013, has held and studied it since 2018, and has worked full-time in Bitcoin research since 2020.
B-ank exists to give serious people the competent, discreet guidance the space usually lacks. We are not an exchange, not a fund, and not a custodian. We are the professional you talk to before you act — and the one who makes sure you understand what you did afterward.
Work is by appointment, conducted via Teams or in person, at your location or ours. What is discussed stays between us.

Chris Vaneman
About
The practice.
B-ank was founded by Chris Vaneman, a veteran and precision-industry professional who first learned of Bitcoin in 2013, has held and studied it since 2018, and has worked full-time in Bitcoin research since 2020.
B-ank exists to give serious people the competent, discreet guidance the space usually lacks. We are not an exchange, not a fund, and not a custodian. We are the professional you talk to before you act — and the one who makes sure you understand what you did afterward.
Work is by appointment, conducted via Teams or in person, at your location or ours. What is discussed stays between us.

Chris Vaneman
Years in Bitcoin
Aware since 2013, holding and studying since 2018, full-time research since 2020.
A disciplined method
Every claim labeled fact, thesis, or guess — and never blurred together.
Self-custody over dependence
The engagement succeeds when you no longer need us.
Professional standards
Discretion, honesty, and no product-pushing. We have nothing to sell you.
The public record
What you can check yourself.
We ask you to take nothing on trust that can be independently confirmed. Each item below is a matter of public record.
Legal entity
BITCOIN ANK LLC
Draw your own conclusions, but we are designed for Awareness, News, and Knowledge.
What We Are Not
Not a broker, exchange, custodian, or registered investment advisor
We hold no license or registration in those capacities, and we do not claim one. We provide education and advisory services only.

