Is it time to diversify into crypto? BT Money Hacks

Published Jun 15, 2025, 4:00 PM

Think crypto’s just for tech bros and meme coin gamblers? Think again. 

In this episode of Money Hacks, Howie Lim digs into the surprisingly high crypto adoption rates in Singapore with Coinbase’s Hassan Ahmed and crypto communications professional Deborah Tan-Pink. 

From common misconceptions and beginner mistakes to why stablecoins might just be the sneaky MVPs, we break down what new investors need to know.

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights:

03:23 Top crypto assets in Singapore

05:22 How much crypto in a portfolio

09:18 Crypto’s volatility

11:16 How global uncertainty will affect crypto

15:17 Outlook for the year

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Hassan Ahmed, Singapore country director, Coinbase; and Deborah Tan-Pink, crypto communications professional

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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