Cryptocurrency vs. FIAT Money

Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security. It operates independently of a central bank or government. Bitcoin, the first and most widely used cryptocurrency, was created in 2009. FIAT money, on the other hand, is a currency a government has declared legal tender, but a physical commodity (such as gold) does not back it. The value of fiat money is derived from the relationship between supply and demand rather than the value of the material…