Facebook is getting ready to enter the world of cryptocurrency and Congress is very concerned about privacy and security issues. Today is all about the good and the bad of cryptocurrency.

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Cryptocurrency is big headlines again as Facebook explains plans for their own digital currency to Congress. Steve Mnuchin also did a briefing stating his concerns on the risks of digital currency while vowing that the treasury will crack down on law breakers as they find them. Can Facebook’s cryptocurrency survive between this and consumer trust issues? Other topics:

What bugs me about cryptocurrency even though it's here to stay Cryptocurrency volatility & use in illicit activities Living a healthy retirement

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Facebook is getting ready to enter the world of cryptocurrency and Congress is very concerned about privacy and security issues. Today is all about the good and the bad of cryptocurrency.

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