Everyone thinks cryptocurrency is a such a new technology, however, Bitcoin was introduced 17 years ago with the launch of the “Genesis Block” on Jan. 3, 2009.
Since then, that digital currency and the virtual industry as a whole have endured large price swings, hacking scandals and intense critical and criminal attention. Cryptocurrency remains a niche investment option for the average American and one that most investors haven’t taken the time to fully understand.
