The value of a cryptocurrency network can be determined by looking at many different aspects. The market cap is the most common way of ranking projects, although a project’s average number of network transactions per 24 hours usually tells a very different story. The following currencies are struggling in this […]
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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 […]
4 Privacy-Centered Cryptocurrencies You May Not Have Known About
Most major cryptocurrencies lack the necessary traits to offer either privacy or anonymity traits. There are dedicated cryptocurrencies which focus on this specific approach, and they are all gaining traction as of late. Below are some privacy coins people have missed out on, ranked by their current market cap. #4 […]
Tron Price Watch: Long-Term Trends Appear Bearish Despite Newfound Attention
Tron’s TRX currency is now trading for just over two cents. While it’s higher than it’s been over the past few days, momentum for TRX does seem to be falling slightly, and the bull behavior that’s somehow graced Tron’s presence is losing its strength. In the long run, bearish behavior […]
Top 6 Popular Cryptocurrency Futures Pairs to Pay Attention to
There is an increasing focus on futures trading pertaining to the various cryptocurrencies. Offerings by CME and CBOE primarily focus on Bitcoin, though an Ethereum-based vehicle may be introduced in the future. Crypto Facilities, a UK-based trading firm, has introduced a few interesting cryptocurrency futures markets. The following list is […]
Top 4 Attack Types For Criminals Looking to Steal Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency users are under constant threat from hackers and scammers looking to steal their digital wealth. Even though some incidents are difficult to avoid, it would appear the major security risks still remain in place after many years. The following examples are ranked in terms of reverse popularity among criminals. […]
6 Price Predictions That Satis Got Surprisingly Wrong
It is evident that some speculators still have high hopes for the cryptocurrency markets in the coming years. Short-term changes should not disrupt the overall long-term trend all that much, despite a few bumps caused by panic selling here and there. New research by Satis suggests that some currencies will […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Remains Bullish; Jumps to $7,200 in One Hour
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency has risen by roughly $300 in just one hour and is now trading for $7,200. Overall, the currency has expanded by just shy of seven percent over the past week. Last Saturday, bitcoin was trading for just over $6,600, though its price is […]
5 Surprising Facts About Working in Blockchain
At first glance, you might think of blockchain as being dominated by hotshot entrepreneurs and twenty-something nerds sitting at their computers all day. And you wouldn’t be completely wrong. Yet, there’s plenty more to blockchain than the disruptive tag it’s been labeled with or the stereotypes we hold. Coming up […]
Top 4 Upcoming Stablecoins Worth Keeping an Eye On
Investing in cryptocurrencies can be done in many ways. A lot of users don’t like spending fiat currency directly and tend to look for intermediary solutions. This is where so-called stablecoins come into the picture, as they provide an extra gateway to buy Bitcoin and altcoins. The following four upcoming stablecoins, […]
Top 6 Blockchain Events in September 2018
In the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, events and conferences play an increasingly important role. During the month of September, there will be some appealing events to attend, assuming one can afford to do so. The following events are ordered by date. #6 BlockchainConf Residents of the United States may […]
US Renewable Energy Sources Surpass Nuclear: Will it Affect Crypto Mining?
According to new figures provided by the US Energy Information Administration and obtained by Cleantechnica, an energy-focused publication, renewable energy sources surpassed nuclear energy sources in 2018, which could have a profound impact on the global crypto mining sector. For many years, especially in December of 2017 during the peak […]
How Coinbase Intends to Lure Institutional Investors into the Crypto Market
This week, Wired published a unique insight into the security system employed by Coinbase to lure institutional investors into the crypto space. In July, Coinbase, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and brokerage, announced the formal launch of Coinbase Custody, a custodian solution designed to facilitate large transfers of capital from […]
Top 4 Ways to Maintain Privacy When Using Cryptocurrencies
There is growing interest among consumers in remaining anonymous while using either cryptocurrency or blockchain technology. Various methods can be used to achieve this goal, although some will be more effective than others. The following methods, listed alphabetically, are worth checking out. Your mileage may vary when using these options. […]
Top 6 Reasons Switzerland Is a Crypto and Blockchain Hub
Various countries in Europe are becoming increasingly blockchain and cryptocurrency-friendly. Switzerland appears to be leading the way in this regard. As pointed out by Nexo, there are some good reasons why this country is making so many headlines. Below are some examples, ranked by importance. 6. Prone to Disruption Although one could […]
What Is Telegram Passport?
Even though Telegram has become a very popular social messaging platform, it offers a lot of functionality which users remain unaware of. One of those features goes by the name of Telegram Passport, which aims to disrupt traditional login and authentication services used on the internet today. Whether or not […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Breaks $7,000 as Charts Turn Bullish
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency has broken $7,000, which is about $300 higher than where it stood yesterday afternoon. This means that bitcoin jumped roughly 20 percent over the past two weeks, with gains of approximately $1,200 (the August low was $5,865). One source alleges that bitcoin short […]
Top 4 Cryptocurrency PoS Solutions in 2018
Getting consumers and retailers to deal with cryptocurrency payments has been a very big challenge. This is primarily because there are not many cryptocurrency-oriented point-of-sale payment solutions out there. The following companies – listed alphabetically – are trying to change that, but there is still a long way to go. […]