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Cryptocurrency: The New Frontier of Estate Planning

Cryptocurrency: The New Frontier of Estate Planning

What if millions, or even billions, of dollars in wealth suddenly disappeared? What if some of your assets are lost after your death and your heirs are unable to recover them? With the rising popularity and value of cryptocurrency, these scenarios are now a very real possibility.

What Is Cryptocurrency?

A cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a virtual medium of exchange. The "crypto" part of the name comes from the fact that the currency uses cryptography to secure transactions. Think of it like wiring money or trading stocks (all ones and zeros), except that cryptocurrency is not regulated by a central bank or securities commission.