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2. The Difference Between Fiat Money and Cryptocurrencies - AOL

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   Cryptocurrencies are becoming a global phenomenon amidst talk that they could replace fiat currencies in the near future. Cryptocurrencies adoption continues to gain momentum in part because of ...

3. Fiat money - Wikipedia

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   Fiat money is a type of government issued currency that is not backed by a precious metal, such as gold or silver, nor by any other tangible asset or commodity. Fiat currency is typically designated by the issuing government to be legal tender , and is authorized by government regulation.

4. Explainer: What common cryptocurrency terms mean - AOL

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   The value of fiat currency is supported by the issuing government and its economic strength. Gas fee The cost required to perform a transaction or execute a smart contract on the Ethereum network.

5. Central bank digital currency - Wikipedia

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   Digital fiat currency is part of the base money supply, [43] together with other forms of the currency. As such, DFC is a liability of the central bank just as physical currency is. [ 44 ] It is a digital bearer instrument that can be stored, transferred and transmitted by all kinds of digital payment systems and services.

6. Cryptocurrency - Wikipedia

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   A cryptocurrency, crypto-currency, or colloquially, crypto, is a digital currency designed to work through a computer network that is not reliant on any central authority, such as a government or bank, to uphold or maintain it.

7. World’s 6 largest stablecoins: Top cryptocurrencies that ...

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   Issuers of fiat-backed stablecoins often establish a reserve fund holding real-world assets. So if a stablecoin is backed by the U.S. dollar, the issuer might hold $100 million to support 100 ...

8. Cryptocurrency exchange - Wikipedia

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   A cryptocurrency exchange, or a digital currency exchange (DCE), is a business that allows customers to trade cryptocurrencies or digital currencies for other assets, such as conventional fiat money or other digital currencies. Exchanges may accept credit card payments, wire transfers or other forms of payment in exchange for digital currencies ...

9. Crypto vs. stocks: What’s the better choice for you? - AOL

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   Possible hedge against fiat currency: For some investors, one of the biggest appeals of cryptocurrency is its decentralized nature. It’s not controlled by central banks or governments who like ...