This week's question: The digital currency Bitcoin is facing some rough times and growing government scrutiny, but imitators continue to pop up, including DopeCoin and PotCoin, which are possibly not intended for legitimate markets. Please come up with the name of a digital currency that everyone could trust.
RESULTS:
THE WINNER: Abe Lincoins
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Carol Blackburn, Rockville Centre, N.Y.
SECOND PLACE: StarBucks
Larry McCloskey, Billerica, Mass.
THIRD PLACE: Gold Coins
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