1. Bitcoin: The Future of Currency?

Bitcoin. Some people call it the currency of the Internet. Some call it the currency of the future. Others call it fool’s gold, not worth the bits and bytes it’s built on.

What exactly is Bitcoin—and why should you care? The answers are not simple; there’s a lot going on in the world of Bitcoin, and not all of it is honey and roses. Indeed, the world of Bitcoin is a tumultuous one, as you no doubt know if you’ve been following the news.

Bitcoin in the News

Even if you don’t know anything about Bitcoin (and most people don’t), you’ve probably heard something about it on your nightly news report. That’s because there’s a lot of interest in Bitcoin, and a lot is happening in the world of Bitcoin. Newsworthy, ...

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