virtual –adj. existing on a computer or the internet
sanctions –n. measures meant to cause a country to observe international law usually by limiting trade
hacker –n. a person who secretly gets into a computer system to get information or to cause damage
cyberattacks –n. an attack on a computer system or network to gain information, cause problems or damage
cryptocurrencies –n. digital currency that uses digital security measures to prevent it from being copied or misused
authorized –adj. permitted
originate –v. to come from
alternative –adj. another, a different choice