Gaurav Nair of Jaltech: Analysing the Crypto Crash - why this could be an excellent buying opportunity

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The Crypto Crash which has seen prices drop sharply in the past week, has shaken the confidence of many enthusiasts. Jaltech's Gaurav Nair, an actuary, is not among them. His advice: if you own cryptos because of an appreciation of how the blockchain will transforming financial services, then this is the worst time to sell. In this podcast with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, Nair explains that the Crash was the result of both broad economic issues (higher US interest rates, rising inflation) and some crypto-related developments. He's keeping the faith and says from their stoic response to the past week's turbulence, so are those who have invested in Jaltech's crypto basket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 May 2022 1AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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