...used in financial transactions without the need for a middleman** (usually banks). Bitcoin was invented back in 2009 and has been gaining popularity since then, reaching an all-time high worth $ 17,900 on December 15, 2017. **Here are some of the benefits of using bitcoins:** 1. **Anonymity** – Bitcoins can be used to buy merchandise anonymously. In this time and age where privacy has beco...