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Bitcoin in Plain English: Should You Invest?

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Program Type:

Business/Finance

Age Group:

Adult

Program Description

Description

Join Kathy Vu, First Colony Community Member, for an informational session on Bitcoin. During this session Kathy will cover the following topics:

1. What is Bitcoin? – A decentralized digital currency.

2. How Bitcoin Works – Blockchain, security, and transparency.

3. What Makes Bitcoin a Good Investment? – Scarcity, inflation hedge, store of value, and global adoption/interest.

4. Risks and Challenges – Volatility, regulation, and security concerns.

5. What to Consider Before Investing – Platforms, storage, and safety measures.

6. The Future of Bitcoin – Trends, innovations, and long-term potential.

7. Q&A

 

Kathy Vu holds a Masters in Health Outcomes Research and a Pharm.D. She utilized her research background and critical thinking skills to educate herself in finance, investing, and cryptocurrency, which allowed her to achieve: financial freedom, early retirement, and build 4 college funds simultaneously. Now she shares her insights and experience with the community, helping new investors understand this new transformational, financial technology while avoiding pitfalls to invest safely.