Covid-19 has affected every financial instrument, some negatively and others positively. However, cryptocurrencies have been a beneficiary of the pandemic, with Bitcoin appreciating on a year to date basis. We speak to T.M. Lee, co-Founder of CoinGecko to find out why. He also warns of the risks, as the track record to this new store of value is short.

Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar

Presented by: Lyn Mak, Wong Shou Ning

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Tags:  Covid-19,  cryptocurrency,  Bitcoin,  cashless,  digital currency,  digital finance,  Financial Services,  Other personality interviews,  Economy, Markets,  Politics, News, Current Affairs,  Personal Finance,  Investments,  Financial Literacy,  Business Analysis,  Trends and Forecasts,  Markets,  Politics,  Social Issues