| For some investors—those with stomachs for volatility—it may be time for a closer look at cryptocurrencies. By now, most investors have heard of bitcoin, following its phenomenal growth last year. Bitcoin, an electronic currency made by computers creating series of unique numbers through complex math problems, is sold on unregulated exchanges and accepted by a growing number of individuals and businesses because of the speed and low cost of transactions.
One bitcoin was valued at virtually nothing in the early days and now costs around $437, as of Sept. 18. Other crypto coins tend to have less value, but cryptocurrencies in general are drawing increasing interest as potential investments...............................................Full Article: Source
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