Cryptocurrencies Training and Trading for Economic Empowerment in Rivers State

Atuwokiki Sam Jaja; Dr Kenneth Amadi; Dr. Ibiene Gbeke Kalagbor

Cryptocurrencies Training and Trading for Economic Empowerment in Rivers State

Atuwokiki Sam Jaja, Dr Kenneth Amadi, Dr. Ibiene Gbeke Kalagbor

Abstract

The internet economy has given birth to numerous technological innovations including different methods of transaction and trading platforms. Cryptocurrencies represent such innovations; it is not just digital asset used for transactions, trade and, exchange through online means, but has also become investment tool for many ordinary people even in Nigeria and Rivers State. The investment opportunities provided by cryptocurrencies have ensured that billions of people have invested their funds and reaped huge dividends from these investments. These positive attributes of cryptocurrencies among others have attracted many persons in Rivers State to use this digital asset as a form of poverty eradication. This article theoretically examines the benefits and weaknesses of cryptocurrency trading for economic empowerment in Rivers State.

Keywords

Cryptocurrency; Online Training; Online Trading; and Economic Empowerment

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