Legal aspects of the use of digital currencies: world experience

Purpose: To study the development of digital currencies and their entry into the legal system of the countries of the world. Methodology: Formal legal method and an analysis of the real situation. Results: The article reveals the main elements of the creation and operation of digital currencies, their correlation in electronic and fiat money. The main legal basis for regulating digital currencies in the world legal field has also been revealed. Novelty/originality/value: The article has a high scientific value, as it is one of the first attempts to consider digital currencies in terms of their legal regulation and its necessity.