7:33 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial and investment scene. This episode is aimed at the crypto newbie who is looking to trade for a start, and in a smarter way too, by joining a cryptocurrency exchange and the community around it through regular conferences and seminars. The chief executive and founder of homegrown cryptocurrency exchange BCoin - Davy Goh - tells us why we would need to use an exchange, and why it's not advisable to stay holed up alone at home online, and try to start in cryptocurrency investing and trading. Are your trading funds safe in BCoin's trading app? How is security ensured? Produced by: Ernest Luis & Christopher Lim Feedback to: [email protected] Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://bit.ly/2PyJiq Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.