The U.S. government is thinking about using cryptocurrency and blockchain (a super secure way to track things) to watch how it spends money on housing programs. Some people think it's a good idea to test it, others worry it's risky.
- Some government workers want to try using blockchain to track where grant money goes.
- Others worry that cryptocurrency is too unpredictable and could cause problems, like what happened during the 2008 housing crisis.
- The idea is being debated, and there are strong opinions on both sides.
Fact | Details |
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Possible benefit | Better tracking of money |
Possible risk | Cryptocurrency prices can change a lot |
Government's stance | Currently undecided |