What is cryptocurrency, anyway?

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Cryptocurrency is an encrypted digital or virtual currency currently making the rounds with investors everywhere.

Users of crytopcurrency can convert their regular U.S. dollar digitally and purchase items they would with traditional money. Now, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin have started becoming mainstream with large businesses like Microsoft, Home Depot, and Amazon - who are now accepting cryptocurrencies as payment from their customers.

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