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Buying and selling Bitcoin worldwide should not only be convenient, but also cheap. Bitcoin Global recently announced how all traders are done free of charge throughout August 2020. A significant step forward to broaden global adoption of the world’s leading cryptocurrency. Introducing Bitcoin Global Peer-to-peer trading of cryptocurrencies helps broaden […]
Crypto Reddit is currently paying very close attention to a recently discovered bug in the Liquid protocol. Some even claim that Blockstream knew about it and potentially put it there purposefully. It has been an interesting week for the Blockstream team. Blockstream Will Fix the Liquid Security Issue Facing allegations […]
It’s a telling description of the payments industry when Bloomberg’s September 2019 panel discussion The Future of Payments remarked on an “era of instant gratification” where people expect payments to be “invisible and painless”. That the traditional banking and finance system that governs much of our world continues to talk […]
Bitcoin is often perceived as an anonymous for of electronic cash, even though it functions very differently, Understanding the key difference between pseudonymity, privacy, and anonymity is crucial. How Bitcoin Really Works The majority of Bitcoin users are people who, for reasons of privacy or simply out of curiosity, observe […]
There are many labels one could attribute to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. A recent statement by the New York Fed, however, has the crypto community up in arms. Governments and regulators are often criticized for not understanding cryptocurrencies. The New York Fed Lost the Plot Nor do they show that […]
Bitcoin ETFs have not been too successful in passing their biggest hurdle: the SEC. Despite virtually no chance of being approved ,it appears that WisdomTree is trying its hand at another ETF proposal. One has to commend any company attempting to launch a Bitcoin ETF in the past, present or […]
Given the limited supply of Bitcoin, one would assume that all coins are being moved on the network regularly. That is no longer the case, as the amount of “dormant” BTC has hit a new high. The longer coins remain dormant, the more bullish speculators tend to get. Dormant Bitcoin […]
Blockchain began as a way to develop and run decentralized cryptocurrencies but, in just a few years, it has started to dominate the digital and tech sphere. Today, blockchain has reached a point of ubiquity that developers can use blockchain to create their own software solutions or get Virgin Casino […]
Over the years, there have been multiple cryptocurrency hacks and thefts. Some of these ventures have been resolved successfully, whereas others go dormant and suddenly note follow-up activity. The year is 2016 when cryptocurrency exchange gets hacked. Illicit Bitfinex Funds Find a new Home During this incident, the company notes […]
Since the Bitocin halving, there has been a lot of attention on Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust. As it turns out, the Trust’s aggressive BTC hoarding indicates that more coins have been bought compared to the minted supply post-halving. Investors can be exposed to Bitcoin in many different ways. Grayscale Wants all […]
For many years now, there have been claims as to how Bitcoin is allegedly making inroads in Africa. A new documentary airing on Amazon Prime seems to confirm as much, albeit there is still plenty of work to be done. Africa is a continent where financial hardship is the new […]
Following a brutal bear market in March, bitcoin has rebounded and continues to hold strong, despite the volatility of traditional markets. Meaning a buy-in now could save you later. Those who are new to trading look at the price of bitcoin- currently hovering strongly around $8,000 per BTC, and don’t […]
(Photo taken from facebook.com. Karl (right) with a friend) In the USA (Miami, Florida), a 15 years old teenager earned 0.7 BTC in one day. The teen’s name is Karl Miller, he is a Miami Country Day School student. Local media asked him several questions about how he did it, […]
The competition is heating up when it comes to tokenizing Bitcoin on the Ethereum blockchain. The launch of tBTC is very interesting to behold, especially for those seeking active exposure to decentralized finance. Most people are aware of wBTC, or Wrapped Bitcoin. tBTC has Launched on the Ethereum Blockchain It […]
There is an ongoing issuance of wrapped BTC – or wBTC – on the Ethereum blockchain. It appears that this token is in very high demand, as the recent issuance of Wrapped Bitcoin has a higher USD value compared to the entire Lightning Network. Issuing Bitcoin on the Ethereum blockchain […]
There are many different cryptocurrency networks that have integrated Segregated Witness technology over the years. Litecoin, while often overlooked by traders and investors, still boasts a much higher SegWit adoption rate compared to Bitcoin. It is always interesting to see how different crypto networks shape up compared to one another. […]
Two of the leading platforms in crypto use-based activities have teamed up to help bring awareness and raise financial support for those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The disease, first reported in December 2019, has left a trail of unprecedented human loss across the globe, forcing countries and societies […]
Bitcoin halving is approaching, and it is less than a few days away, now. Considering that this will easily be the largest crypto-related event this year, and one of the largest ones in Bitcoin’s history, a lot of changes are expected to follow. Now, depending on who you ask, those […]