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Explained: The Differences Between Electronic Money And Bitcoin [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Electronic Money (commonly abbreviated e-money) and Bitcoin are two systems for making payments that are digital in nature. Both are catalysts in the mobile payments revolution, but that is where their similarities end.

In reality, the two systems are extremely different. Today’s infographic sums up the major points to consider when thinking about these ideas.

H/T Visual Capitalist

Explained: The Differences Between Electronic Money And Bitcoin

Differences Between Electronic Money And Bitcoin Infographic

Infographic source: CGAP

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