Bitcoin has succeeded as an asset but has failed terribly as a currency. It has only gained traction within a very small niche following, lacking any use in real-world transactions. It only handles a very small number of transactions compared to its competitors like Visa, all while consuming large amounts […]
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Bitcoin Price Watch: Could the Currency Reach $19,000 Again?
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is trading for over $6,400, meaning it’s virtually unchanged since our previous price article. The currency – once again – appears trapped in the low to mid-$6,000 range, and it’s unclear if the bulls have enough power to last the rest of the […]
A Market In Recovery – Ethereum, Monero and Tezos Lead As Most Cryptos Reverse Downward Trend
It hasn’t been the best month for cryptocurrencies, with the market shedding as much as $50 billion in the first two weeks of September alone. For some like Ethereum, the month has been outright brutal, with the most valuable altcoin registering its lowest price of the year at just over […]
Top 5 Blockchain Games not Using Ethereum
As Ethereum continues to fall further below US$200, headlines worldwide unanimously call for a death to Ethereum. Whether or not that is truly the case is very much up for discussion. However, in the niche of blockchain gaming, Ethereum is dying, as huge costs and inhibitions are driving game developers to alternative […]
Top 4 Bitcoin Lightning Network GUIs and Wallets for 2018
The Bitcoin ecosystem is bound to undergo some major changes in the coming months. A lot of people have high expectations for the Lightning Network. Its lower fees, instant payments, and overall scaling improvements are all very appealing. The following four user interfaces, ranked in terms of popularity, provide access […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency’s End-of-Year Figure Doesn’t Look So Hot
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is trading for just over $6,400 – about $100 less than where it stood 24 hours ago. For those of you who are movie buffs, the big hit in theaters right now is a sci-fi flick called “The Meg,” short for “megalodon.” The […]
Top 4 Cryptocurrency-related Exchange-Traded Notes in 2018
Investors eyeing the cryptocurrency markets are looking for convenient ways to enter the industry. Buying cryptocurrencies from exchanges is the least preferable option in this regard. Exchange-traded notes pertaining to Bitcoin and Ethereum are slowly gaining traction. The following four products are worth keeping an eye on, even though the […]
6 Cryptocurrencies Still Benefiting From Gains Year Over Year
The year 2018 is not a great one for Bitcoin or the altcoins by any stretch of the imagination. It is a valuable lesson for those chasing quick profits, though, as the easy money seems to be gone in this day and age. long-term investments are taking center stage. Despite […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Up by $300, Possibly Entering Recovery Phase
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is trading for over $6,500. This is about $300 more than where it stood yesterday. Some analysts are going so far as to say that bitcoin is entering a “recovery phase.” While a $300 jump is a good thing, at this point, we […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Altcoins Fall While Bitcoin Retains Strength
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is trading for just shy of $6,300. This is a good sign that bitcoin is working to boost itself up the financial ladder, as previously the currency was trading in the $6,100 range. The bad news? The rest of the crypto world isn’t […]
What are Submarine Swaps?
Even though the Lightning Network is set to revolutionize both Bitcoin and Litecoin alike, there is a growing need for solutions to make the technology compatible with these ecosystems. Submarine swaps are being tested to address any and all concerns in this regard. Submarine Swaps Explained Unlike what most people […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Slightly Stable, but Crypto Market Is in Bad Shape
Bitcoin is trading for just over $6,200. This is about $100 less than where it stood yesterday. The currency continues to sputter along and encounter small ups and downs as it tries, once again, to rise to the top. While bitcoin itself remains somewhat stable, the crypto market in general […]
Top 6 Cryptocurrencies in Very High Demand Right now
The year 2018 has not been all that great in terms of overall cryptocurrency market momentum. All of the top currencies are on the decline, yet it would appear the overall interest in these currencies is not on the decline. The following 6 cryptocurrencies and assets ranked highest in terms […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Up by $200, Analysts Split Down the Middle
At press time, the father of crypto is trading for just over $6,300. This is about $200 higher than where it stood 24 hours ago. Previously, the currency was trading at the $6,100 mark – a drop of over $1,000 from where it was at the beginning of the week. […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Falls Again as Enthusiasts Try to Stay Positive
At press time, the bitcoin price has fallen even further, and is now sitting at just over $6,100. That means bitcoin has dropped by over $300 since yesterday, and over $1,000 in about a week. The bull run that enthusiasts were allegedly seeing is now a thing of the past, […]
6 Altcoins to Watch Over the Weekend – 2018 Week 36 Edition
Every time the Bitcoin price goes up in a spectacular fashion, altcoins are usually to follow suit. Some currencies tend to show a lot more positive momentum than others in this regard. The following tokens, ranked by lowest to highest overall gains over Bitcoin at this time, show interesting things […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Falls in the U.S. While Up in Iran
Bitcoin has suffered insurmountable losses over the past two days. Roughly 15 percent has wiped away from bitcoin’s value, and at press time, the price stands at about $6,404 – virtually unchanged from yesterday. It wouldn’t be so bad if at the beginning of the week the currency wasn’t trading […]
EOS Price Watch: Currency Falls Alongside Rest of Crypto Market
At press time, the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading for about $5.07. Overall, EOS seems to be down by roughly 15 percent over the last 24 hours, making it one of the largest single-day losses over the past week. The currency presently has a market cap of about […]