PODCAST: What is cryptocurrency and can it eliminate poverty worldwide?

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) -- Everything is going digital. Our relationships, our jobs, our celebrations, even our assets.

You have probably heard of cryptocurrency – Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, or maybe NFTs – but do you truly know what it is?

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This week on "Connect the Dots", host Lynda Lopez navigates through the evolving cryptocurrency space with the help of financial planner Ric Edelman, the author of "The Truth about Crypto", cybersecurity expert Nicholas Donarski, and award winning bilingual finance guru Jully Alma Taveras.

"We want to figure out how we can make the whole financial system easier for everybody, not just here in the US, but around the globe," Taveras said when talking about the transition to the digital currency. "Part of it that we should always remain focused on is how can we make the financial system better?"

Listen to learn about the history of crypto, become familiar with both terms and risks and get a glimpse at how cryptocurrency may shape the future of money.

Whether you are new to crypto or a longtime blockchain enthusiast, listen in for a fresh perspective on the huge world of digital assets.

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