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5 Types Of Cryptocurrency Wallets And Their Pros & Cons [Video]

Different Types of Cryptocurrency Wallets: A cryptocurrency wallet, aka a digital wallet, is a software program that stores your digital money. More specifically, it saves the public and private keys that can be used to send and receive cryptocurrencies or to pay and get paid using digital money. In fact, without crypto wallets, the whole idea of cryptocurrencies dies! In my book, Cryptocurrency Investing for Dummies, I get into details of different types of wallets and how each of them works. I also talk about how you can choose the right crypto wallet for you. Here I’ll explore the different types of cryptocurrency wallets out there, starting with the least secure ones.


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Kiana Danial, CFP

Kiana Danial is an award-winning, internationally recognized personal investing and wealth management expert.

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