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Apr 2021
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Can Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin Make You ...

Shari Rash, Money Podcast for Women, Personal Finance, Relationships & Mental Health
About this episode

The last 12 months have been a whirlwind for cryptocurrency. As a result, the global blockchain and crypto market is expected to rise to $39.7 billion by 2025. If you're wondering what is cryptocurrency, how to invest in it, what does the future look like, and are there still opportunities to be had, this episode is for you. I’m sitting down with Kevin Murcko, CEO of CoinMetro to ask these very questions in this cryptocurrency podcast series.


What You'll Learn

  • Can Bitcoin make you rich
  • Why are cryptocurrency and Bitcoin so hot right now
  • What is the best way to invest and keep up with crypto
  • Should you pay attention to all the different altcoins that are emerging
  • How is crypto changing the game of investing
  • How much of your portfolio should be invested in crypto


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Meet Kevin

Kevin is a thought leader in FX, Crypto, Blockchain, and Financial Regulation focusing on removing barriers and bringing real substantive change to capital markets globally. Kevin does not just talk the talk, he actually walks the walk, frequently advising regulators and government bodies on matters relating to applying current regulations to new financial markets and instruments, regulatory sandboxes, and related topics.

As the founder of CoinMetro, a co-founder of Ignium, and a founding board member of the European Crypto Association he is now looking to help shape a tokenised future.

Kevin is an expert on a multitude of topics including; tokenised securities, regulations, compliance, liquidity and risk management, trade and reg-tech, capital markets, economics, blockchain... if it has to do with financial markets or fintech in general Kevin can speak to it.


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