Definition
Digital money that runs on a network of computers rather than through a bank or government, recorded on a blockchain.
The story
Bitcoin was the first; thousands of others followed. Crypto trades around the clock, every day, and prices can swing far more than stocks. The SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) warns that fraudsters exploit the popularity of digital assets to lure investors into scams.
Why markets watch it
Crypto has at times moved with tech stocks and risk appetite, so coverage sometimes mentions them together.
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