The Legality of Electronic Money
Though legislation concerning crypto currencies in the United States is still evolving, there are a number of regulations in place with such agencies as the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Services and others.
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Ethics of Crytocurrencies
Because crypto currencies are such a new phenomenon, many ethical concerns have yet to be addressed.
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Security Issues
A number of security threats surround crypto currencies. Chief among them are hacking, cyber-attacks, and "double spending."
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- Privacy in Decentralized CryptocurrenciesFrom Communication of the AMC