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Grasp the idea of digital currency and its applications. Note: Digital currency exists solely in electronic form.

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Cambridge IGCSE Computer ScienceThe internet and its uses

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Grasp the idea of digital currency and its applications. Note: Digital currency exists solely in electronic form

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  • You need to be able to grasp the idea of digital currency and its applications. Note: Digital currency exists solely in electronic form.
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Digital Currency Overview

Digital currency is a form of money that exists only in electronic form and is used for various online transactions.

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    State What is digital currency?

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