Forget oil, Russia goes crazy for cryptocurrency MOSCOW (AFP) – Standing in a warehouse in a Moscow suburb, Dmitry Marinichev tries to speak over the deafening hum of hundreds of computers stacked on shelves hard at work mining for crypto money. "The form of currency we are used to is about to disappear," predicts […]
Bitcoin Price in Tulip Bubble, Claims BBC Tech Correspondent The bitcoin price has set numerous records in 2017, prompting a wave of critics to forecast that “The bubble will burst!”. On August 14, BBC technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones became the latest in a long line of mainstream financial analysts and reporters to compare the rise […]
Understanding Cryptocurrency – How It Works, What Drives It, Should You Buy It Cryptocurrencies have caught on in the mainstream and have made thousands of people millions of dollars. The most recent boom of Bitcoin now means that if you had invested just $500 8 years ago, you would now be a multi-millionaire. This […]
What Would Happen if Cryptocurrency Became More Popular Than Cash? t's not outlandish to think that our current financial system will soon be replaced by cryptocurrency, and the shift will bring about some big changes to the global economy. THE FLIPPENING For a time, Bitcoin seemed unassailable in its dominance of the cryptocurrency market, being […]
U.K. Authorities look to Deem Bitcoin as Cash to Facilitate Cryptocurrency Seizures A new report, published by the N8 Policing Research Partnership, states that law enforcement faces various challenges when it comes to cryptocurrencies and that, although these challenges are mostly driven by the lack of knowledge and tools, they would be lessened if bitcoin […]
Crypto Asset Firm Launches Investable Index for Top 30 Cryptocurrencies One of the cryptocurrency world's more tenured fund managers is launching two new products aimed at bringing the emerging asset class mainstream. Revealed exclusively to CoinDesk, Tim Enneking's Crypto Asset Management is today releasing a new product called CAMCrypto30 – a cryptocurrency index designed to […]
Is Investing in Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Worth the Gamble The Technology Behind Cryptocurrencies The creation of Bitcoin back in 2008 fueled the exponential growth of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, facilitating the creation of a rich diversity of coins and applications that many would deem revolutionary. Those who invested in cheap coins at the outset […]
Fidelity now allows clients to see digital currencies on its website Fidelity Investments has started allowing clients to use its website to view their holdings of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies held through digital wallet provider Coinbase. Fidelity Investments has started allowing clients to use its website to view their holdings of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies […]
Changes in European regulations may impact Bitcoin Some researches were stating that nearly a half of the bitcoin transaction is somehow related to various gambling activities. The reasons behind this are quite simple, the bitcoin provides a greater anonymity for the players and low transaction costs. However, the popularity of the bitcoin in the iGaming […]
EVERYONE IS CRAZY FOR ETHEREUM, BUT BITCOIN IS STILL THE BEAST TO BEAT We’ve come a long way in the eight years since Bitcoin’s original release. Back in 2009, when the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto launched the cryptographically verified digital asset, it was just a curiosity. With time, though, new uses have been found for it, […]