S1E4: SFF x Switch 2019 - Deciphering crypto: BT Podcast Ep 4

BT podcast Ep 4: SFF x Switch 2019 - Deciphering crypto 4:58 min Synopsis: The Singapore Fintech Festival x Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology will run from Nov 11-15, 2019.  Facebook’s stablecoin Libra has thrown new debate on whether cryptocurrencies can function as a new form of money, and how this will upend the very existence of central banks. But the Monetary Authority of Singapore says central banks don’t really need to issue digital currencies. Head of Singapore’s central bank Ravi Menon explains why. Stay tuned for more episodes in this special edition of BT's podcasts. Find out more: A digital currency? MAS is not convinced Produced by: Jamie Lee and Lee Kim Siang Edited by: Penelope Lee Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQ ---Follow BT podcasts:Channel: http://bt.sg/podcasts BT Money Hacks Podcast on: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Mark To Market Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT Podcast at: http://bt.sg/wealthbt Feedback to: [email protected] ---Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.