Bridging the Gap between Islamic Finance and Crypto w/ Sheikh Mohamad Beyanouni

In today's lesson, we're getting up close with cryptocurrencies - the new digital frontier for money. Say goodbye to the days of physical cash; cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are strictly digital, living in wallets online and zipping across the internet for transactions. We're breaking down the 'crypto' part today, which is all about keeping your digital dough safe through cryptography. It's like your personal financial secret code, making sure your transactions are for your eyes only. And remember how we talked about blockchain? Well, cryptocurrencies are the stars of that show, running on a network that's spread across the globe, making them independent of any central bank's whims. We're also looking at the perks of going crypto: think lower fees, more privacy, and a thumbs-up to saying no to central bank shenanigans. But it's not all smooth sailing – there's the rough sea of market ups and downs and the tides of changing regulations to navigate. Cryptocurrencies aren't just about spending or saving; they're about reshaping our financial world. They challenge old systems and open doors to innovative possibilities for how we handle and think about money.