Check out the latest episode of #allaboutbusiness the podcast on hvspn.com. We discuss what cryptocurrency is, how it works, and we will be hearing from a guest who has knowledge on the topic.  

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In this episode of All About Business the Podcast we discuss: what cryptocurrency is, how it works, cryptocurrency you should invest in, and we will be hearing from a guest about his opinion and experience with crypto, so let’s dive right in and head onto our first segment.

In this segment I will be explaining what cryptocurrency is and how it works.

• Cryptocurrency is a relatively new type of currency, the main difference between it and traditional currency is its exclusively virtual, meaning there is no physical form of the currency
• The way it's created is also unique, instead of being created by a central bank or government, cryptocurrency enters circulation through a technological process which involves the participation of volunteers from around the world using their computers.
• That’s why most cryptocurrencies are described as decentralized, they aren’t controlled by a single entity or nation, it takes entire networks of volunteers from around the world to validate and secure transactions made with cryptocurrency.
• Some Other Differences Between Crypto and Physical Currencies:
• Regulation: Because cryptocurrency is fairly new it is largely unregulated compared to physical currencies. Even with a few regulations established they vary depending on jurisdiction.
• Speed: Cross-border transactions around the world with cryptocurrency can take minutes instead of several business days like physical currency.
• Cost: Cross-border transactions with crypto can also cost significantly less than physical currency.
• Supply: Unlike physical currency, crypto has a limit on how many tokens can be released into circulation. When countries have a financial crisis governments and banks can print more money. But with crypto there is a certain limit to how many tokens can be produced. For example, the number of Bitcoin has to reach 21 million in circulation before it stops being released. 
• Immutable: This means that all crypto transactions are final, once they are added to the ledger it’s virtually impossible to reverse it.
• If you want get started you can buy crypto on various platforms, here are a few:
• Coinbase