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Crypto: What You Actually Need to Know | Dr. Youwei Yang

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March 27, 2026
Jenny Ifft

Crypto can feel confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Dr. Youwei Yang walks through the fundamentals behind Bitcoin, including how blockchain works, why supply matters, and how it compares to traditional currency systems. We also connect it to agriculture and commodity trading—breaking down how these same ideas show up in markets you already understand. Plus, what agencies like the SEC and CFTC mean for the future of crypto.