Cryptocurrency News
The launch of Bitcoin Private has not generated the big buzz some speculators had hoped for. In fact, most people had almost forgotten about it until recently. That is all coming to change thanks to the BTCP Pay platform, which will bring Bitcoin Private to online retailers across the globe. BTCP […]
Security and volatility. They are the two aspects of cryptocurrencies that are attacked the most. While there are other challenges such as scalability, the energy consumption associated with mining, and privacy, cryptos’ volatility is often cited by skeptics as the reason they could never become a mainstream payment method. In […]
After several days of bitcoin remaining above $8,000 and enthusiasts rejoicing about a possible new era for crypto, bitcoin has suddenly tanked by roughly $400 and is now trading for about $7,643. Current conditions suggest that bitcoin – despite showing signs of newfound strength – is still just as vulnerable […]
The past weekend has not disrupted the cryptocurrency markets all that much. Not entirely surprising, as there is no reason for the markets to lose or gain any real value after positive days last week. Even so, it appears most cryptocurrencies will see positive momentum later today. The XRP price […]
Jeffrey Wernick, an accredited investor and an early stakeholder in Uber and Airbnb, arguably two of the most successful technology startups created in the past decade, believes everyone should invest in crypto as an alternative store of value. Bitcoin Outperformed Every Currency Since 2009 During an interview with Business Insider, […]
Even though cryptocurrency exchanges are the most convenient way to obtain Bitcoin and altcoins, other solutions exist. Peer-to-peer trading platforms, such as LocalBitcoins, have always been of great value to speculators. In Pakistan, the LocalBitcoins volume has been increasing for several weeks now. It seems the country’s uneasy financial situation […]
The past year has been very exciting for all cryptocurrencies. A lot of things have happened, and hundreds of new coins and tokens have entered the market. One of those currencies goes by the name of Bitcoin Cash, a fork of the world’s leading cryptocurrency. While many people assumed this […]
Both cryptocurrency and traditional financial tools are finally merging with crypto-backed fiat loans; crypto-traders have the tricky task of navigating the markets, spend parts of their gains and yet remain fully invested. Disclosure: This is a Sponsored Article Risky Business Whilst the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry continues to disrupt the […]
The overall cryptocurrency market momentum has turned rather bearish, which is completely normal. A week of solid gains warrants a correction at some point. There’s also the Bitcoin ETF rejection, although that has far less impact than people may think. All top currencies are in the red right now, yet […]
Samsung is breaking into the cryptocurrency payments business, and that’s a good thing if you’re one of those people who would eventually like to see the full acceptance of crypto as a payment method throughout the world. Samsung is using CopPay to make these transactions happen in a few limited […]
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency has fallen by about $150 and is down to about $8,095. This isn’t something enthusiasts need to concern themselves with too much, considering it’s still very early in the game and bitcoin has been on a speedy roll as of late. The currency […]
BINEX is proud to announce the alpha launch of their platform, going live on July 17th, 2018. Disclosure: This is a Sponsored Article The Singapore based company has worked for months on end to make BINEX.trade a reality. The alpha version of the platform is met with anticipation from over […]
The first half of 2018 has been pretty interesting for all cryptocurrencies. Despite falling prices across the board, it is evident the current momentum does not favor some currencies. Looking at the bigger picture, not much has changed at the top, although a lot of currencies have switched positions outside […]
So, the father of crypto has dropped a bit. At press time, bitcoin is down by roughly $100 and is now at $7,400. This is not a big deal, however, and granted bitcoin can stay above the $7,000 line, enthusiasts and traders likely have nothing to worry about. Indeed, the […]
At press time, bitcoin has reached $7,500, a coveted position according to most analysts. Many believe that $7,500 will lead the path to $8,000, and now that the first figure has been reached, the second will be easy as pie. One source explains that the big number to be concerned […]
Stablecoins are the newest frontier in the crypto industry, and IBM is the latest company that wants to challenge Tether for market share. The computing giant is exploring the possibility of issuing a new stablecoin that will be pegged to the US dollar in a bid to provide an alternative […]
Blockchain-based payment systems will not replace credit cards and other mainstream payment methods, at least not within a decade. This is mainly because they are too slow for day-to-day payments, with a Bitcoin transaction currently taking the better part of an hour. This is according to Claire Hughes Johnson, the […]
Bitcoin payment processors come in many different shapes and sizes. In every single case, users rely on centralized parties to take care of most of the legwork. BTCPay Server is an interesting solution in this regard, as it provides self-hosted payment processing through the BitPay API. The Concept of BTCPay […]