Cryptocurrency is now part of our financial ecosystem.
In the UK, over six million adults own, on average, nearly £2000 worth of crypto assets, even though they can’t ever physically see or touch them.
Digital currencies, like Bitcoin or Ethereum, only exist online.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) thinks more people now see crypto as an alternative to mainstream investments.
But it’s increase in popularity, has also made it a fraudster’s favourite – and the most common asset now stolen.
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