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Cryptocurrency (or crypto, for short), is digital money. Unlike the cash in your wallet or the balance in your bank account, cryptocurrencies only exist online, secured by cryptography. But here’s what makes cryptocurrency different from the money in your bank account: it isn’t controlled by any government or bank. Instead, it runs on a network of computers that work together, so the control is in the hands of the users, not a central authority. This makes cryptocurrency an exciting alternative investment for those looking to step outside traditional financial systems.