Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses strong cryptography to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets.

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Today in FinTech Ukraine: Epic Games Raises $144M for Humanitarian Effort

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April 05, 2022  |  International

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