- Almost 80 percent of Americans have heard of Bitcoin.
- Almost half of those are unsure if the digital coin is legal.
- A new survey offers some wisdom on whether you should convert your money into cryptocurrency.
Last spring, a man walked in to Dunston Financial Group in a jubilant mood. He told the firm's founder, Lynn Dunston, that he'd put all of his savings and retirement funds into cryptocurrency, the digital tokens that can be traded from person-to-person anywhere in the world.
"It's a real concern when you hear about anyone putting all of their money into highly speculative investments," Dunston said.
Annie Nova | CNBC