Cryptocurrency has already begun to infiltrate asset management as a potential investment or for lending purposes. Sarah Hammer, managing director of the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance at the Wharton SchoolĬryptocurrency will have an integral role not only in banking, but across the board in financial services. Penn Today asked experts across the University to share their thoughts on what the future cryptocurrency landscape looks like, from business and banking, laws and regulation, to environmental impact. But how might cryptocurrencies continue to expand? And what is the current state of crypto regulations? These digital money, high-tech alternatives to regular paper money represent a versatile and fast way to purchase or sell something. The range is between 5,000 and 12,000, valued at about $2 trillion globally.
There are thousands of different cryptocurrencies, from Bitcoin to Dogecoin, but no consensus on the precise number.
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Taking a closer look at cryptocurrency Experts across the University share their thoughts on how cryptocurrency has globally transformed businesses, research, and the environment.
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