As the global economy grapples with rising inflation and interest rates, cryptocurrencies haven't escaped the panic of investors. Despite a recent bounce back, Bitcoin is still well down on it's November peak, while a so-called 'stablecoin' Terra is now almost worthless. Network Finance Editor Gemma Acton explains what's going on in the world of crypto and the future of the digital coins.

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