Tag: investing

Ever since the rise of cryptocurrencies, evangelists, and crypto believers have spoken far and wide of the benefits of a peer-to-peer, decentralized, and globally accepted currency. But, one aspect remains mostly unanswered: The price volatility. What Is a Stablecoin? Perhaps the one thing that hinders bitcoin from being widely used is the considerable price volatility with which it comes. No…

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Since January 2018, bitcoin and the entire altcoin markets have slumped in value under the massive weight of bear forces. So far, the world’s flagship virtual currency has dropped a substantial percentage of the gains it made in 2017, crashing from a high of $20,000 last December to a meager ~$6,500 at press time. Bitcoin Transactions on the Increase Conversely,…

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Reality Shares, the world’s first company to provide bitcoin ETFs, aims to introduce another blockchain-focussed fund on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The fund would invest in, and track growth of, the promising Chinese blockchain market. New Markets, New Opportunities Earlier in 2018, Reality Shares made headlines when it announced the launch of its ETF: The Reality Shares Nasdaq NexGen Economy….

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It can be argued that Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have become popular crowdfunding means not just within the crypto community but in the mainstream world of finance as well. 2017 saw an astronomical increase not only in the number of crypto fundraising platforms but also in the amount of capital that they were able to raise. This invariably led to…

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In a jolt of bad news for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, several executives from South Korean digital exchanges have been detained for questioning regarding alleged embezzlement of users’ funds. Observers have commented that the allegations come at a particularly bad time for digital coin enthusiasts, with global regulators scrutinizing exchanges for compliance. Coinnest Implicated but Silent Lawmakers the world over are taking…

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The African continent is quickly warming up to investing in the cryptocurrency industry. But the reasons are perhaps a bit different than those in places like Silicon Valley: The problem of unemployment is so acute, in fact, that educated youths picked up cryptocurrency trading to make a living. A Change of Heart, a Change of Currency “I check my Bitcoin…

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Learn about the best investment strategies and changes blockchain is bringing about. Presentations by Silicon Valley Titans The event will take place on April 2 to 3, 2018, at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Tim Draper (world-famous venture capitalist, founder of Draper Associates), Michael Arrington (founder of TechCrunch and XRP Capital) are among the speakers. Other business leaders both inside…

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For the first time, founders and investors worldwide come together at a unique and exciting new event from leading industry experts. TURKEY, Istanbul, 28 March 2018 Wednesday, Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent​ – Istanbul is bringing you an exciting new conference called the Blockchain Venture Summit. This conference will bring together blockchain and cryptocurrency investors, entrepreneurs and professionals who want to…

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Bitcoin scams have become such a prevalent phenomenon in the cryptocurrency space that they have become a topic of discussion at the annual Financial Cryptography and Data Security conference. Bridging the Gap between Policy and Cryptography The 22nd Financial Cryptography and Data Security Conference was held from February 26 to March 2, 2018, in Curaçao. The convention is an annual…

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In a neat arrangement, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world by trading volume is launching a public, decentralized ledger in a bid to circumvent future phishing and hacking attempts. Posting on its website, Binance said that it would roll out the public blockchain to provide traders with a decentralized exchange running on autopilot, eliminating the tempting, centralized prize of…

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