In the previous two articles, we explored the questions ‘what is digital currency?’ and ‘what is the value of digital currency?’ In this article, we will examine the potential risks. Why are some people hesitant about digital currency? What could go wrong? In outlining the potential risks of digital currency, we are not making predictions […]
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What is the value of digital currency?
In the previous article, we explored the question ‘what is digital currency?’ In this article, we will examine the value of digital currency. Why would anyone want to use one? What benefits do they bring? Digital currency derives its value primarily from confidence. If people have faith that the currency will be accepted by others, […]
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What is digital currency?
Since the advent of Bitcoin in 2008, digital currency has been a growing trend and a growing area of interest for consultants, businesses, fintech investors, central banks, and governments. In this article series we will explore three basic questions: What is digital currency? What is the value of digital currency? What are the potential risks? […]
When news broke in late October that some of London’s largest banks were investing in Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies in general got another boost. According to reports, however, this latest move to embrace Bitcoin was not a positive embrace of the digital currency per se, but rather a move to stockpile Bitcoin to fend off denial of […]