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https://insight.thomsonreuters.com.au/legal/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2019/06/bitcoin-cryptocurrencies_image-scaled.jpg25601709The 2017 Bitcoin boom means most lawyers have at least heard of this popular cryptocurrency. However, few understand how cryptocurrencies really work, how they are used and their potential to change the way we do business. We look at the potential risks and opportunities Bitcoin poses for law firms.