The Blockchain Breakdown & Ripple's CEO on The Future of Crypto
Crypto Craze hosts Brad Smith and Tim Steno dive into the biggest trends in cryptocurrency this week. Cheddar Producer Eitan Levine explains the technology behind blockchain and Bitcoin. We speak with the CEO of the latest player in the cryptocurrency space "Ripple XRP." Plus, SoFi Vice President John Foley offers his advice for investors.
Ripple XRP is now up more than 90 percent over the past couple days. The excitement around cryptocurrency is separating the signal from the noise says Garlinghouse. He says its important to recognize the reality in solving a real problem with real customers. Ripple is using blockchain technology to solve a cross-border payments problem says Garlinghouse.
Foley advises clients to not invest more money in cryptocurrency than they can afford to lose. "Fear of missing out should be fighting with a fear of losing money," says Foley. Foley also recommends to diversity investments with several types of cryptocurrency.
Cheddar News checks in on The Day Ahead as more earnings are on tap from companies Thursday including Apple, Lyft, Kellogg and Expedia while Vice President is expected to meet with some top tech CEOs to discuss the rapid development of artificial intelligence.
Meta is warning that cybercriminals are tricking people into downloading programs that can steal valuable information on fake ChatGPT offers. Cheddar News explains how Meta has observed hundreds of malicious links on its platform.
The 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike this week after negotiations with Hollywood studios that began in March failed to result in an agreement.
Will McDonough, founder and CEO of EMG Advisors, joined Cheddar News to discuss Wednesday's trading session after the Federal Reserve raised rates by 0.25% as tighter credit conditions continue to affect small- and medium-sized businesses.