DOWN MARKETS TODAY

                                             Over the past decade, cryptocurrencies have transformed from a niche experiment into a multi-trillion-dollar force disrupting global finance. What began in 2009 with Bitcoin —a decentralized alternative to traditional currency—has evolved into a vast and dynamic universe of digital assets shaping finance, technology, governance, and culture. Yet the true story isn’t just about creating new forms of money. Cryptocurrencies are on track to redefine the entire digital ecosystem , reshaping how we store value, exchange goods, verify identity, and even govern communities.   1. A Decentralized Economic Shift For centuries, financial systems have relied on centralized intermediaries—banks, governments, and payment networks—to ensure trust. Cryptocurrencies remove this dependency by using blockchain technology , which enab...