Overview
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Explore the world of cryptocurrency investment in this 20-minute panel discussion from Web Summit 2018's CryptoConf stage. Join Decred's Marco Peereboom, Atlas Quantum's Rodrigo Marques dos Santos, and CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson as they delve into the future of digital currencies. Discover why the 2017 crypto boom pushed market caps to $613 billion and whether such a phenomenon could occur again. Gain insights on navigating the volatile crypto market, understanding the evolution of platforms like eToro, and differentiating various cryptocurrencies. Learn about crypto as a payment method, governance issues, investor perspectives, and associated risks. Examine the impact of crypto in Latin America and its potential as a payment solution. Evaluate the current state of crypto investments, regulatory challenges, and future predictions for this dynamic financial landscape.
Syllabus
Intro
Evolution of eToro
Why were people attracted to crypto
Why invest in crypto
How is it different from Bitcoin
Crypto as payment method
Governance
Investors
Risk
Latin America
Using Bitcoin for payments
The future of crypto
Is crypto a good investment
Regulation of crypto
Role of regulation
Future of regulation
Future predictions
Taught by
Web Summit