#TradeStories Cryptocurrency is digital currency that doesn't require a central bank or financial institution to verify transactions. Instead, this virtual currency is verified and recorded with blockchain technology, creating an unchangeable ledger that tracks trades and the purchase of digital assets.

Bitcoin (BTC) is a cryptocurrency (a virtual currency) designed to act as money and a form of payment outside the control of any one person, group, or entity. This removes the need for trusted third-party involvement (e.g., a mint or bank) in financial transactions.