{"id":2655,"date":"2022-02-14T13:39:46","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T13:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/?p=2655"},"modified":"2025-12-27T15:27:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T15:27:49","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Difference Between Cryptocurrency And Traditional Banks?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea4239ae445\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea4239ae445\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#What_is_Cryptocurrency\" >What is Cryptocurrency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#What_Are_Traditional_Banks\" >What Are Traditional Banks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#Cryptocurrency_vs_Traditional_Banks_The_Differences\" >Cryptocurrency vs Traditional Banks: The Differences<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#1_Centralization_vs_decentralization\" >1. Centralization vs decentralization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#2_Control_over_money_and_accounts\" >2. Control over money and accounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#3_Use_of_blockchain_technology\" >3. Use of blockchain technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#4_Financial_inclusion_and_accessibility\" >4. Financial inclusion and accessibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#5_Transaction_speed_and_cost\" >5. Transaction speed and cost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#6_Regulatory_environment_and_legal_protection\" >6. Regulatory environment and legal protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#7_Services_offered\" >7. Services offered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#8_Transparency_and_privacy\" >8. Transparency and privacy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_on_the_Difference_Between_Cryptocurrency_And_Traditional_Banks\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Difference Between Cryptocurrency And Traditional Banks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#1_Can_banks_and_cryptocurrency_work_together\" >1. Can banks and cryptocurrency work together?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#2_Is_cryptocurrency_legal_like_money_in_a_bank\" >2. Is cryptocurrency legal like money in a bank?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#3_Can_I_use_crypto_instead_of_traditional_banking\" >3. Can I use crypto instead of traditional banking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#4_Are_crypto_transactions_safer_than_bank_transactions\" >4. Are crypto transactions safer than bank transactions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#5_Is_DeFi_replacing_banks\" >5. Is DeFi replacing banks?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-cryptocurrency-and-traditional-banks\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money and financial services are central to our everyday lives. For centuries, traditional banks have helped people save, borrow, and <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/transfer-money-uba-all-banks\">transfer money<\/a>. But more recently, innovations like digital currency and cryptocurrency have introduced new ways to store and move value without relying on banks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryptocurrency and traditional banking both deal with money, but they work very differently. While banks depend on central authorities and physical infrastructure, crypto runs on networks powered by code and computers around the world. Together with <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-defi\">decentralized finance (DeFi)<\/a> and other financial innovations, cryptocurrencies are prompting people to rethink how financial systems can work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ll explain what cryptocurrency is, how traditional banks operate, and the key differences between the two.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Cryptocurrency\"><\/span><b>What is Cryptocurrency?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9041 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cryptocurrency-1-770x433.png.webp\" alt=\"Difference between cryptocurrency and traditional banks \" width=\"770\" height=\"431\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cryptocurrency-1-770x433.png.webp 770w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cryptocurrency-1-770x433.png-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cryptocurrency-1-770x433.png-768x430.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 770\/431;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryptocurrency is a type of digital currency that exists only in electronic form. Unlike cash or money in a bank account, cryptocurrency is not issued by a government or central bank. Instead, it is created, maintained, and transferred using computer networks called <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/4-types-of-blockchain-network\">blockchains<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blockchain technology is the backbone of cryptocurrency. It uses computers around the world to validate and record transactions in a secure and transparent ledger. This means that no single institution has control over the system, and transactions are difficult to change once they are confirmed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most popular cryptocurrency is <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-101\">Bitcoin<\/a>, which was introduced in 2009. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum are stored in digital \u201cwallets,\u201d and users send value peer-to-peer without needing banks. Cryptocurrencies use encryption, hence they can provide strong security, and anyone with an internet connection can participate in crypto transactions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryptocurrency also plays an important role in decentralized finance (DeFi), which refers to financial services such as lending, borrowing, and earning interest that are offered without traditional banks, instead using blockchain-based <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-are-smart-contracts-in-cryptocurrency-a-beginners-guide\">smart contracts<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Traditional_Banks\"><\/span><b>What Are Traditional Banks?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional banks are institutions that help people and businesses manage money. They accept deposits, offer savings and checking accounts, provide loans, issue credit cards, and support payments and transfers around the world. Banks are regulated by governments and operate under laws designed to protect customers and the financial system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banks hold customer funds, and a central authority ( such as a central bank) provides oversight and stability. Many countries also offer deposit insurance to protect people\u2019s savings in case a bank fails. Traditional banks are part of a larger infrastructure that includes ATMs, branches, customer service centers, and legal protections that guide how money is stored and moved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional banking has evolved over time to include digital banking features such as mobile apps, online transfers, and electronic payments. Yet even digital banking still involves centralized control by financial institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cryptocurrency_vs_Traditional_Banks_The_Differences\"><\/span><b>Cryptocurrency vs Traditional Banks: The Differences<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Centralization_vs_decentralization\"><\/span><b>1. Centralization vs decentralization<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional banks are centralized institutions. They operate under government regulations and a central authority (such as a bank\u2019s management and regulatory bodies) controls how transactions are processed and how accounts are managed. This centralized control provides legal structure and oversight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, cryptocurrencies operate on decentralized networks. No single person or organization controls the system. Every transaction is recorded on a public or shared ledger maintained by many computers around the world. This decentralization is core to how cryptocurrencies work, removing the need for intermediaries such as banks to validate transactions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This difference in structure affects speed, transparency, and user autonomy. Crypto systems give people more control over their funds, while banks act as trusted intermediaries that hold and manage money on behalf of their customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Control_over_money_and_accounts\"><\/span><b>2. Control over money and accounts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With traditional banking, your funds are held by the bank. The bank controls access and can limit transactions based on rules, regulations, or account agreements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, when you hold cryptocurrency, you control your funds directly if you keep the private keys to your wallet. No bank can freeze or block your crypto unless you give them access or lose control of your wallet. Although this shift in control is\u00a0 empowering, it also places greater responsibility on users to protect their own wallets and passwords.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_of_blockchain_technology\"><\/span><b>3. Use of blockchain technology<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional banks do not use blockchain to process most transactions. Banks rely on centralized ledgers and internal databases controlled by the institution. These systems work, but they are closed-off from the public. Crypto uses blockchain technology, which creates a shared, tamper-resistant ledger of all transactions that anyone can audit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blockchain\u2019s transparency helps reduce fraud and provides public visibility into transaction history, while centralized systems depend on internal controls and regulatory oversight to prevent errors and misuse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Financial_inclusion_and_accessibility\"><\/span><b>4. Financial inclusion and accessibility<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banks require identification, physical branches, and sometimes minimum account balances. People without access to these services may remain unbanked or underbanked.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi) can be used by anyone with a mobile phone and internet connection, offering financial access to people in remote or underserved areas. This accessibility has driven digital financial innovation and helped expand financial services to people who previously could not access traditional banking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Transaction_speed_and_cost\"><\/span><b>5. Transaction speed and cost<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank transactions (especially cross-border payments) can take several days and incur various fees for interbank transfers, currency conversions, and service charges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryptocurrencies make transfers faster and less expensive by removing intermediaries and enabling peer-to-peer settlements directly on the blockchain. However, crypto transactions are not always fee-free, and network congestion can raise costs temporarily. Still, for many users, crypto\u2019s peer-to-peer design offers a more cost-efficient alternative to some traditional banking fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Regulatory_environment_and_legal_protection\"><\/span><b>6. Regulatory environment and legal protection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banks operate under strict national and international regulations designed to protect customers, enforce anti-money laundering rules, and guarantee deposit insurance up to certain amounts. These protections help ensure stability and trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryptocurrencies, on the other hand, exist in a regulatory grey area in many jurisdictions. While some countries have clear rules, others have limited oversight. This can increase risk for users, as funds are not insured in the same way as bank deposits. This regulatory uncertainty is a key difference and an area where traditional banks still have a strong advantage in terms of consumer protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Services_offered\"><\/span><b>7. Services offered<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional banks offer a broad range of services beyond simple transfers, including loans, mortgages, savings accounts, investment products, and financial advice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryptocurrencies and DeFi platforms can replicate some of these services (for example <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-crypto-lending-and-how-does-it-work\">lending<\/a> and borrowing) but they do so without intermediaries and often with different risk profiles. This means that while crypto offers banking alternatives in some areas, it does not yet replace all banking services fully for most people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Transparency_and_privacy\"><\/span><b>8. Transparency and privacy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryptocurrency transactions are transparent on blockchain ledgers, meaning they can be publicly viewed. This increases openness, but privacy varies depending on the coin and <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/crypto-wallets-vs-crypto-exchange-which-one-is-safer\">crypto wallet<\/a> used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banks keep transaction information private between the account holder and the bank, and privacy laws govern how this data is shared. These differences affect user expectations around transparency, security, and anonymity in financial systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_on_the_Difference_Between_Cryptocurrency_And_Traditional_Banks\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Difference Between Cryptocurrency And Traditional Banks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Can_banks_and_cryptocurrency_work_together\"><\/span><b>1. Can banks and cryptocurrency work together?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Some banks are exploring ways to integrate crypto services or use blockchain technology to improve their operations, such as faster settlements or better record-keeping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Is_cryptocurrency_legal_like_money_in_a_bank\"><\/span><b>2. Is cryptocurrency legal like money in a bank?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on the country. Some governments treat crypto as legal digital assets, while others impose restrictions or do not recognize them as legal tender.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_I_use_crypto_instead_of_traditional_banking\"><\/span><b>3. Can I use crypto instead of traditional banking?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use crypto for many transactions and savings, but it does not currently offer all banking services like loans and insured savings accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Are_crypto_transactions_safer_than_bank_transactions\"><\/span><b>4. Are crypto transactions safer than bank transactions?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crypto uses encryption and decentralized networks, which can make transactions secure. Banks use regulated systems and insurance protections that crypto does not.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Is_DeFi_replacing_banks\"><\/span><b>5. Is DeFi replacing banks?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DeFi is expanding and offers financial services without banks, but it still coexists with traditional banking and has unique risks and benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryptocurrency and traditional banks represent two very different approaches to money and financial services. Traditional banking is centralized, regulated, and offers deep infrastructure and legal protections. Cryptocurrency is digital currency powered by blockchain technology, offering decentralization, transparency, and new financial possibilities like Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and banking alternatives for the unbanked. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding these differences will help you make informed decisions about how you use money and which services fit your financial needs best. Both systems have advantages and challenges, and in many cases, they are evolving together as part of the broader future of finance. Regardless, both cryptocurrency and traditional banks have important roles to play in modern financial life.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Money and financial services are central to our everyday lives. For centuries, traditional banks have helped people save, borrow, and transfer money. But more recently, innovations like digital currency and cryptocurrency have introduced new ways to store and move value without relying on banks. 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