Should You Consider Crypto?

Maybe you’ve read about it online or heard about it from friends, but just what is cryptocurrency, and what should you or your patrons know before buying some? Join the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Office of Customer Education and Outreach to learn the basics and risks associated with crypto assets, including the latest fraud risks, and how to spot and avoid common frauds. You’ll learn: 

• Common characteristics of crypto assets
• The mining process
• The difference between custodial and non-custodial digital wallets
• The risks associated with buying and owning crypto assets
• Recent fraud trends
• Steps to manage risk
• Free Federal Government resources