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Do Cryptocurrencies Offer Benefits or New Challenges?
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Abstract
Cryptocurrencies have been controversial since their inception, and today there are more than a hundred types of cryptocurrencies. People can trade freely without the control of any person or organization. After a period of development, cryptocurrencies already have a large number of users. The high rate of return also makes people more accepting of cryptocurrencies. However, cryptocurrencies still have many problems. For example, there is a serious conflict between the infrastructure and philosophy of cryptocurrencies and traditional monetary systems. This article identifies the impact cryptocurrencies have on individuals, governments, and the environment. What benefits cryptocurrencies offer and what challenges they face are discussed from different perspectives. This article discusses these controversial points in detail, points out the possible future development trends of cryptocurrencies, and gives relevant recommendations in this regard.
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The cryptocurrency, finance, monetary system
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Dong,Y. (2024). Do Cryptocurrencies Offer Benefits or New Challenges?. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,108,85-91.
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