The growth of bitcoin offers the potential for a revolution in both electronic and real-world commerce. But bitcoin also represents a new frontier for cybercrime and fraud. This presentation will discuss the growth of bitcoin and its expansion from the online world to the real world; the lack of a clear regulatory regime for bitcoin in the U.S. or overseas; and the privacy and security risks facing those who participate in the bitcoin economy. What you’ll take away: · An understanding of how bitcoin works, and how it will continue to grow in the years ahead · An understanding of the privacy and security threats posed by virtual currency, and bitcoin in particular