Cryptocurrency is a type of digital currency that is exchanged on an encrypted and publicly verifiable network called the blockchain. At least one recent survey found a majority of Americans believe that crypto is the future of finance, so it’s well-suited for young people wanting to learn about investing. 1 Cryptocurrency is considered a decentralized currency, as there is no controlling party or central bank that issues it. Cryptocurrency is designed to be ultra-secure, using cryptography t...