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What Business Leaders Should Know About Cryptocurrency

Dec 1, 2020

Jeff John Roberts, an expert on cryptocurrency and author of "Kings of Crypto," breaks down the essentials of digital currencies. He explains why Bitcoin and blockchain technology aren't just fads but are here to revolutionize transactions. Roberts discusses the hesitancy among business leaders and how perceptions are changing, especially regarding Bitcoin's evolution. He highlights the growing role of cryptocurrency in business, encouraging leaders to adapt to these technologies as a new frontier in financial transactions.

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Jeff John Roberts

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Intro

2min

Demystifying Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

11min

Understanding the Hesitancy Towards Cryptocurrency Adoption

3min

Cryptocurrency: Evolution and Implications

7min

The Evolution of Talent in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

2min

Exploring Cryptocurrency's Growing Role in Business

5min

Jeff John Roberts, an author and journalist, dug deep into the world of cryptocurrency to figure out what the rest of us really need to know about it. He acknowledges that the proliferation and volatility of digital currencies can make them seem like a fad but argues that the oldest among them -- bitcoin -- and the blockchain technology behind it are here to stay because they offer a more efficient way for companies and consumers to transact. He describes in plain English how crypto works and explains why now is the time for forward-thinking business leaders to understand -- and adapt to -- this new kind of currency. Roberts is the author of the book "Kings of Crypto: One Startup's Quest to Take Cryptocurrency Out of Silicon Valley and Onto Wall Street."

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