The emergence of Bitcoin, Ripple, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies has made headlines around the world. Early adopters and investors have been adding these forms of digital currency to their digital wallets with urgency, encouraged by their rapid growth.
But as cryptocurrency prices continue to be highly volatile, we need to take a closer look at the risks, the rewards, and what the future is for the cryptocurrency market and blockchain technology. Will altcoins be relegated to the reddit cryptocurrency forums, or will it revolutionise how society thinks about money?
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View 'An Automated World' - Episode 1 in the 'A Different Lens' series
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View 'Sustainable Futures' - Episode 2 in the 'A Different Lens' series
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View 'The Future of Terrorism' - Episode 3 in the 'A Different Lens' series
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View 'The Ethics of Neuroscience' - Episode 4 in the 'A Different Lens' series
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View 'The Rise of Populism' - Episode 5 in the 'A Different Lens' series
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Featuring
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Joseph Liu
Associate Professor, Cyber Security and Systems
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Kym Brown
Senior lecturer, banking and finance
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John Vaz
Senior Lecturer, Banking and Finance
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Lennon Chang
Senior Lecturer in Criminology, School of Social Sciences
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Jonathan Clough
Professor, Law Resources
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Chris Bain
Professor of Practice in Digital Health
