Cryptocurrency has been making headlines for years but its unpredictable nature and complex myriad of currencies means for many it is an area too daunting to delve into.

For those who have taken the plunge and invested there have been those who have become millionaires and even billionaires as a result, while there are those who have also lost a considerable amount as the price proves to be a constant rollercoaster for investors.

To decipher exactly how cryptocurrency works, how to invest and what the future looks like for the likes of Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin The Independent is hosting an expert panel to explore the ins and outs of digital money.

The virtual event will be hosted by our own crypto expert tech writer Anthony Cuthbertson and he will be joined by digital currency leaders who will be able to give their first-hand account of trading in the online market. The panel includes Fred Schebesta, co-founder of financial comparison website Finder.com, Dr Iwa Salami, Reader (Associate Professor) at University of East London and Will Harborne, CEO of decentralised cryptocurrency exchange DeversiFi.

Running time: 60 minutes

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FAQs

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