The father of cryptocurrency is still trading for over $6,600. The currency is managing to retain its ground despite a few ups and downs in the market and incoming news trends. One source lists several reasons as to why bitcoin is becoming more mainstream, and why its price could climb […]
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Bitcoin Price Watch: Price Falls, but Trends Remain High
At press time, the father of crypto has dropped by roughly $100 and is trading for approximately $6,680. Overall, this has been a relatively positive week for the master of cryptocurrencies. While the price may be down for the time being, the asset did manage to retain its $6,700 price […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Decisions Delayed and a New Reputation for Tether
A lot’s happening in the bitcoin space. For one thing, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pushed their decision-making process regarding the VanEck SolidX bitcoin ETF to December. Previously, they had scheduled their decision for September 30 – approximately eight days from now – which, in turn, was a […]
Top 5 Countries With a Higher Money Supply Than Bitcoin
Some people often like to compare the value of all Bitcoins with the monetary supply across different countries. Although the real purpose of such comparisons remains a bit unclear, there are some interesting statistics to keep tabs on. Bitcoin’s money supply is currently ranked 6th in the world, trailing these […]
8 Celebrities Who Love Crypto
Over the past couple of years, cryptocurrency has received a star-studded boost from actors, reality stars and singers. Some of these celebrities are deeply involved in the projects, and others are simply involved for the advertising payout. Regardless of how they’re involved, these notable personalities are bringing awareness to the […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Is Another Bull Run in Store?
At press time, bitcoin is trading for over $6,700. That’s roughly $400 more than where it’s stood over the past week, and many are wondering if a year-end bull run is at hand. Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sought further industry help and commentary regarding the bitcoin ETF […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Is $6,500 Imminent?
At press time, bitcoin is trading for just shy of $6,400. While it’s good news that the currency hasn’t dropped any further than it already has, it’s disappointing to see bitcoin stay where it’s been over the past few days and refuse to budge. Well, this may be about to […]
The Future of Crypto Mining may Involve Electric Vehicles
One has to commend companies for trying to put a different spin on cryptocurrency mining. Although this industry remains very popular, the concept of mining cryptocurrencies has also gotten a very bad reputation lately. A new startup claims they will use electric vehicles to mine cryptocurrencies, even though it remains […]
Is Bitcoin Really Money? A Look Into What Qualifies As Money
Recently, a conversation between friends about cryptocurrency, its viability, and its reality in today’s world was held. One side was in favor of crypto and the future it holds, while the other side believed “Bitcoin” (because all cryptocurrency is Bitcoin to those who know little or nothing about cryptocurrency) is […]
6 Institutional-Grade Bitcoin OTC Traders Worth Checking Out
Most of the Bitcoin trading volume does not originate from centralized exchanges. To the novice user community, that may seem rather strange. However, OTC has, and always will be, a far more liquid to buy and sell large amounts of cryptocurrency without affecting market prices directly. Below are six Bitcoin […]
A Failed Idea – The CEO of India’s Biggest Startup Incubator Gets Facts Wrong As He Tears Into Bitcoin
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 […]
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 […]