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E037 - Crypto Expert: The Future of Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & NFTs | Alex Chehade (Binance)
About this episode
Alex Chehade is a trading specialist and the UAE executive director of @BinanceYoutube, the world’s leading crypto exchange platform. With 20 years of experience in finance, and over 12 years in operations and trading, Alex has set out to bring digital assets and trading to the forefront of the global economy. Enjoy the next hour as Alex shares his expertise on all things crypto and tech related, including Bitcoin, virtual assets, AI, the metaverse and more.
00:00 Alex’s investing background & his role at Binance FZE
05:30 How Binance became the world’s #1 crypto exchange in 5 months from launch
08:44 The mainstream growth of crypto trading
09:45 Transactions & regulations
14:25 Binance’s operations
15:22 A beginner’s guide to opening a crypto wallet with Binance
17:07 Is the growth of crypto exchange platforms dependent on the performance of virtual assets?
19:01 Alex’s advice on how to build your crypto portfolio (how he would invest 10k)
22:49 How the UAE favours crypto & attracts traders from across the globe
29:35 CR7’s relationship with Binance & a guide to NFTs
34:50 What is Web3? The evolution of how we interact with social media
38:15 The truth about the Metaverse
42:22 The vast benefits of integrating AI into your business
49:34 Bitcoin
52:11 Will Bitcoin reach £100,000?
54:50 How to create your own cryptocurrency
58:31 The rundown on meme coins
59:39 The future of Binance & cryptocurrency
1:02:48 Alex’s recommended learning resources on cryptocurrency & trading
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Follow Binance
YouTube: @BinanceYoutube
Instagram: /binance
Website: https://www.binance.com/en
00:00 Alex’s investing background & his role at Binance FZE
05:30 How Binance became the world’s #1 crypto exchange in 5 months from launch
08:44 The mainstream growth of crypto trading
09:45 Transactions & regulations
14:25 Binance’s operations
15:22 A beginner’s guide to opening a crypto wallet with Binance
17:07 Is the growth of crypto exchange platforms dependent on the performance of virtual assets?
19:01 Alex’s advice on how to build your crypto portfolio (how he would invest 10k)
22:49 How the UAE favours crypto & attracts traders from across the globe
29:35 CR7’s relationship with Binance & a guide to NFTs
34:50 What is Web3? The evolution of how we interact with social media
38:15 The truth about the Metaverse
42:22 The vast benefits of integrating AI into your business
49:34 Bitcoin
52:11 Will Bitcoin reach £100,000?
54:50 How to create your own cryptocurrency
58:31 The rundown on meme coins
59:39 The future of Binance & cryptocurrency
1:02:48 Alex’s recommended learning resources on cryptocurrency & trading
» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/
» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/
» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com
» Custom Bioniq supplements - CODEBQMIKETHURSTON - 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO & 20% off Bioniq PRO
» Join @Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst
Follow Binance
YouTube: @BinanceYoutube
Instagram: /binance
Website: https://www.binance.com/en
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