Cryptocurrency: A Financial Fad Or The Future Of Money?

THURSDAY on “The Source” — People are becoming more and more interested in digital currencies and the price of prominent cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have skyrocketed, putting the total crypto market value at about $2 trillion.

What is cryptocurrency and blockchain technology? What are the different kinds and how do they work? What myths need busting?

Does virtual cash have real financial legitimacy? What are the conversion rates? How is cryptocurrency audited?

What should people know about investing in crypto? What are the risks? How volatile is the market?

What are the economic implications of crypto’s rising popularity and increasing mainstream adoption?

How could it affect global financial markets? How could it be regulated?

Is crypto a fad, a scam, or the future of money and finance?

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*This interview will be recorded on Thursday, June 3.