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Experts urge young investors to research crypto and limit their risk
At an investor event, crypto industry speakers urged young people to research before investing in digital assets.
They said beginners should start with a small amount they can afford to lose and avoid using money they may need soon.
The speakers said Bitcoin’s limited supply is part of its value, while Ethereum supports applications built on its network.
Tokenisation and stablecoins are developments to watch: tokenisation puts assets on a blockchain, while stablecoins aim to keep a steady value.
The speakers also flagged quantum computing as a possible future challenge to blockchain security, though developers are working on potential upgrades.
Investors in India should watch regulatory developments, including the role of the central bank’s digital currency.
Experts at the Business Standard Smart Investor Arena urged young investors to research cryptocurrencies and understand their risks before investing.
They advised beginners to invest only small amounts they can afford to lose and not to rely on tips from friends or family.
The speakers said investors should examine a token’s technology, white paper, use case and potential market.
They identified tokenisation and stablecoins as developments to watch, while flagging quantum computing as a possible future challenge to blockchain cryptography.
- Who
- Binance Asia-Pacific head S B Seker and CoinSwitch cofounder Vimal Sagar Tiwari gave the advice to young investors.
- What
- They urged investors to research crypto assets, understand the risks and limit their investment to amounts they can afford to lose.
- When
- The article was published on October 27, 2026. The session date is not stated.
- Where
- At the Business Standard Smart Investor Arena. A physical location is not stated.
- Why
- To help investors understand the fundamentals and risks of digital assets before investing.
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- Article publication
- October 27, 2026
- Suggested beginner amount
- ₹100 or ₹500
- Speakers
- S B Seker and Vimal Sagar Tiwari
- Developments highlighted
- Tokenisation and stablecoins
- Potential future challenge
- Quantum computing may challenge blockchain cryptography
What people are saying
First of all, whenever you try to invest in any asset class, the basic is to try to understand its fundamentals,
If you want to try crypto, I would say try a very small amount, the amount which you are okay to lose as well,
If you don’t have confidence in something, you don’t allocate towards it,