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Crypto 101, with Ambre Soubiran
Category: Education
Duration: 00:47:34
Publish Date: 2021-06-30 23:01:49
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The world of cryptocurrency continues to grow in popularity. With Bitcoin regularly hitting the headlines, an increasing number of people are curious about investing in crypto. But what is it, what are its origins, and how does it work? 


Ambre Soubiran is the CEO of Kaiko - a crypto market data company. Having first read about Bitcoin back in 2013, Ambre was an early adopter and eventually left her banking career to pursue her passion for blockchain technology. Often cited as one of the most influential women in crypto, Ambre’s company Kaiko has just raised $24 million in Series A funding.


Today on The Wallet: 


1/ Ambre explains what exactly blockchain is, how it works, and busts some common myths around investing in crypto. 


2/ Cryptocurrency has gained a lot of media interest, so we discuss how to ignore the hype to ensure you're investing for the long term, and what this technology means for the future of financial services. 


3/ With the rise of crypto frauds and scams, we look at how to protect ourselves from fake platforms, as well as the challenges digital currencies face in light of their sometimes negative spotlight.



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