The Five Things You Need to Know About Bitcoins

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It seems like there’s been a lot in the news recently about Bitcoins and the internet is full of stories about them. But a lot of Canadians don’t really know what they are or how to use them. So here are the answers to five of the most important questions about the currency that’s taking the world by storm.
What are they?
Bitcoins are what is known as a cryptocurrency. They’re not tied to