Those who are a little accustomed to the world of Cryptocurrency may know that Bitcoin is the king of that world. From the very invention of this Cryptocurrency, it has become so popular that the term Bitcoin is used as the synonym of Cryptocurrency. But there are many other Cryptocurrencies in the market that are […]
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5 Crypto Stats Every Investor Should Know
Cryptocurrencies have become a large part of the investment world. Bitcoin and many other coins are traded throughout the world — even in countries like India where the government has turned a skeptical eye toward them. Here are five striking stats providing evidence of the meteoric trajectory of cryptocurrencies: 1. Over 1,000 Cryptocurrencies Have Failed […]
Cryptocurrencies: A Pipe Dream Investment
Article was originally published on GSI Exchange. Investors across the globe have invested nearly $57 BILLION into cryptocurrencies Among the 100 cryptocurrencies that make up this total market capitalization, Bitcoin, the most popular of these alternative currencies, makes up roughly 50% of this entire volume (over $28 billion). Bitcoin’s market cap is so large that […]
Beyond Bitcoin: How Developers are Helping Traditional Banks Modernize
This article was originally published by Index Code Bitcoin and blockchain tend to grab headlines in the world of banking. Cryptocurrency is the poster child of “disruptive technology” in the traditionally slow-moving finance industry. But, there are other areas where developers and software engineers must update business-as-usual in banking in order to survive. According to one survey, 80% […]
What Online Marketplaces Can Crypto Improve?
Article was originally published on MintDice. The introduction of Bitcoin in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto marked the beginning of a trend in decentralization. Today many financial applications embrace bitcoin, and many see the cryptocurrency as an investment. To others, it is a platform to make payments and transfer money from one place to another securely, with low […]
33 Cryptocurrencies Described In Four Words Or Less [INFOGRAPHIC]
Infographic was originally published on MrBTC. Cryptocurrency also termed as Digital or Virtual currency is considered as a form of asset and the currency is designed to work as an exchange medium. Crytpocurrency uses strong cryptography to secure the financial transactions. All these cryptocurrencies work on the blockchain technology which is a decentralized system. The best […]
Most Common Cryptocurrencies that Circle the CBD Space
This article first appeared on MadeByHemp. Cannabidiol, or CBD for short, has long been lauded for its potential significant medical benefits and pain-reducing aspects. But for all of its popularity and trendiness, CBD is still largely misunderstood by population masses and regulators alike. Although the legislature in the 2018 Farm Bill was recently passed, de-scheduling hemp and CBD, there are still several pain points […]
The Tiny Nations Plotting to Become Tax Havens for Cryptocurrencies
Payday won’t be the same next year for the soccer players of Gibraltar United, a team in the premier division of the sport’s league in the British overseas territory. Only a part of their salary will hit their bank accounts, and the rest will come to them in the form of cryptocurrencies. But the soccer […]
‘Sovereign’ cryptocurrencies serve governments, not people
GUEST: Blockchain-based cryptocurrencies promise to enable economic, political and social freedom, if implemented properly. But the emergence of “sovereign” cryptocurrencies — backed by governments — contradicts everything that blockchain stands for and hoped to fix. Iran has now decided to develop its own national digital currency in r…Read More
Oscar Mayer Just Created Bacoin, a Cryptocurrency You Can Redeem for Bacon (Seriously)
Article was originally published at CoinCentral. Blockchain and Bacon: A Match in Hog Heaven? Oscar Mayer is trading in its weenie whistle for something kids these days actually want. The Wisconsin-based cold cut behemoth just launched a promotional campaign for its bacon line that features its own cryptocurrency. Bacoin (BACN), as it’s called, is legitimately […]