USA.gov Shares List of Risks Associated with Virtual Currencies
In an effort to warn the public about the risks associated with virtual currencies, USA.gov published a list of Five Things You Should Know About Virtual Currencies. The article aims to simplify what virtual currencies are all about and why people should think about the risks involved before choosing to invest in it. It defines virtual currencies as a digital form of money that can be used for purchasing goods and services typically online and can also be exchanged for other currencies such as the U. S. dollar. Risks of Virtual Currencies. The article also warned that these types of....
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