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What is cryptocurrency?

  • A type of stock traded on the stock market
  • A government-issued currency used for international trade
  • A physical currency used for online transactions
  • A digital currency not reliant on any central authority (correct)

What is the purpose of a digital ledger in cryptocurrency?

  • To monitor stock market trends
  • To verify transactions (correct)
  • To store personal information of users
  • To track government spending

What is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency?

  • Ripple
  • Bitcoin (correct)
  • Ethereum
  • Litecoin

What are altcoins?

<p>Alternative coins to Bitcoin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are stablecoins?

<p>Coins that are not volatile in value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mining in cryptocurrency?

<p>The process of verifying transactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are initial coin offerings (ICOs)?

<p>A means of raising funds for new cryptocurrency ventures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern with cryptocurrency regulation?

<p>Preventing illegal transactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of cryptocurrency mining?

<p>It generates electronic waste (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How have aid agencies utilized cryptocurrency?

<p>By accepting donations in cryptocurrency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Cryptocurrency

Digital currency that operates without a central authority.

Altcoins

Cryptocurrencies besides Bitcoin.

Stablecoins

Cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value.

Mining

Process of validating cryptocurrency transactions.

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Crypto Wallet

Digital storage for cryptocurrency keys.

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Block Rewards

Rewards given to miners for validating transactions.

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Crypto Exchanges

Platforms for trading cryptocurrencies.

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Atomic Swaps

Direct exchange between cryptocurrencies.

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Initial Coin Offering (ICO)

Raising funds for new crypto projects.

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Blockchain

Digital ledger that stores cryptocurrency ownership records.

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Study Notes

  1. Cryptocurrency is a digital currency not reliant on any central authority.
  2. It is a decentralized system for verifying transactions.
  3. Individual coin ownership records are stored in a digital ledger.
  4. Cryptocurrencies are considered a distinct asset class.
  5. The first cryptocurrency was Bitcoin, released in 2009.
  6. Altcoins are alternative cryptocurrencies to Bitcoin.
  7. Stablecoins aim to maintain a stable level of purchasing power.
  8. Cryptocurrencies use various timestamping schemes to validate transactions.
  9. Mining is the validation of transactions, and miners obtain new cryptocurrency as a reward.
  10. The demand for graphics cards increased due to cryptocurrency mining in 2017.1. Nvidia prioritizes gamers.
  11. Dedicated crypto-mining accelerator chips exist.
  12. Cryptocurrency wallets store public and private keys.
  13. Bitcoin is pseudonymous, not anonymous.
  14. Block rewards incentivize miners.
  15. Cryptocurrency exchanges allow trading between digital and fiat currencies.
  16. Atomic swaps enable direct exchange between cryptocurrencies.
  17. Initial coin offerings (ICOs) are a means of raising funds for new cryptocurrency ventures.
  18. Cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile.
  19. Governments are increasingly considering regulations for cryptocurrencies.1. The Biden administration issued an executive order in March 2022 to reconcile conflicting goals of preventing illegal cryptocurrency transactions while supporting development of cryptocurrencies.
  20. South Africa is putting a regulatory timeline in place to produce a regulatory framework after several scams related to cryptocurrency.
  21. El Salvador adopted Bitcoin as legal tender on 9 June 2021, the first country to do so.
  22. The United Kingdom requires all cryptocurrency firms to register with the Financial Conduct Authority as of 10 January 2021.
  23. In February 2023, the SEC ruled that cryptocurrency exchange Kraken's estimated $42 billion in staked assets globally operated as an illegal securities seller.
  24. South Korea implemented new legislation to strengthen their oversight of digital assets in March 2021.
  25. The legal status of cryptocurrencies varies substantially from country to country and is still undefined or changing in many of them.
  26. Cryptocurrency networks display a lack of regulation that has been criticized as enabling criminals who seek to evade taxes and launder money.
  27. Criminals laundered $8.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2021, up by 30% from the previous year.
  28. Almost 74% of ransomware revenue in 2021 involved cryptocurrency.1. Cryptocurrency has been used for money laundering, particularly through unregulated alternative exchanges.
  29. Darknet markets have used cryptocurrencies for illegal transactions.
  30. Cryptocurrency trading has been found to be rife with wash trading, which is illegal in some jurisdictions.
  31. Cryptocurrencies have been used as a tool to evade economic sanctions.
  32. Cryptocurrencies have been compared to Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes, and economic bubbles.
  33. Few banks offer virtual currency services themselves and can refuse to do business with virtual currency companies.
  34. Mining for proof-of-work cryptocurrencies comes with a large carbon footprint and generates electronic waste.
  35. Cryptocurrencies have been criticized for their lack of regulation and the difficulty of resolving legal disputes involving crypto assets.
  36. Crypto-related suicides have been reported after cryptocurrency market crashes.
  37. Aid agencies have started accepting donations in cryptocurrencies.

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Think you know everything there is to know about cryptocurrency? Test your knowledge with our quiz! From the basics of how cryptocurrencies work to the latest news on regulations and controversies, this quiz covers it all. Sharpen your skills on topics like mining, exchanges, wallets, and more. Get ready to dive into the world of cryptocurrency and see how much you really know!

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