Byline: Will Jones

Over the past several years, cryptocurrency has become a pillar of modern finance. When the digitized currency first garnered such attention and prominence in early 2020, many were quick to dismiss it as little more than a passing fad aided by the unusual circumstances surrounding this time period, including COVID-19 lockdowns. However, in the years since then, while crypto’s overall value has consistently ebbed and flowed, it has remained, demonstrating a kind of resilience and longevity that many doubted it would be able to.

While it’s undeniable that the increased reliance on digital tools and platforms during the COVID lockdowns played a huge role in helping cryptocurrency break…