In this week’s episode we’ll be discussing a burgeoning new asset class, cryptocurrencies. "The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks." This is the message which is embedded in the genesis block of Bitcoin, the most valuable cryptocurrency in the world. In just under twelve years, Bitcoin has gone from nothing to a $345 billion market cap asset with SEC regulation.
What are cryptocurrencies? What are they good for, how do they work, and why is bitcoin so valuable? We’ll be covering these topics and, if you own any, how best to secure your digital assets.