POSTnote by Caroline Kenny. It was first published on Thursday, 21 August 2014. It was last updated on Thursday, 21 August 2014.
Alternative Currencies
Alternative currencies are types of money or exchange that can be used instead of and alongside national currency. A number of alternative currencies are used in the UK today. This POSTnote outlines the different types and aims of these currencies. It also sets out how alternative currencies are being used and highlights regulatory and policy challenges regarding consumer protection, financial crime and taxation and benefits.
Secondary information
- Type
- Research briefing
- Reference
- POST-PN-475
- Subjects
- Consumers Crime Currencies Cybercrime Internet Economic policy International law Social security benefits Trade Taxation Cryptocurrencies
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- POST
- Link
- View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk
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- 2017-12-20 15:45:34 +0000
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