What Is ICO Cryptocurrency?
By Sam Mitchell
Cryptocurrency ICOs was once the biggest trend in cryptocurrency until SEC showed up. ICOs quickly became the norm after a wave of cryptocurrencies took the market by storm. Companies only had to mention that they were planning to invest in Blockchain or hold an ICO, and their stocks would rise regardless of the actuality of their statements. The idea of presale of crypto coins and tokens has advanced into a...
Maximize Your Returns – 4 Crypto-Tax Tips
By Sam Mitchell
This piece is an insight by Jim Calvin, a tax expert at Deloitte on some of the tax tricks that professionals in financial firms use to maximize tax returns. He has been in the crypto industry since 2014. He is also a professional at Deloitte. But before we dive in right into the main issue, Jim Calvin gives background on his crypto interest. He says it emerged while he was...
Bitcoin Predicted To Surge 60 Times In 5 Years
By Sam Mitchell
If you have been in the Crypto market this year, then you know that it has been horrific. Currently, the currency was 80% short of what it was in December 2017 when it reached its peak of $19,000. And just when you thought Thanksgiving would be any better, it plunged 40% of its dollar value in only four days. But these shortcomings are yet to shake the Crypto’s biggest supporters....
BTC Price Above $8,700 Following The Closure Of Binance US
By Sam Mitchell
BTC is slowly growing to become a hedging tool even against a host of other virtual currencies. This leading virtual coin was able to profit as much as 6% just a day ago. With that, it closed the day at a price that was more than $8,700. As all that was going on, other top rated cryptos also recorded some price changes in the market. Some of the cons that...
eToro Trading Platform Releases A Cryptocurrency Wallet
By Sam Mitchell
On Tuesday, eToro a global social trading website announced the launch of its digital asset wallet. The company said the wallet will initially support four Cryptocurrencies but there are plans to list more in the future. It has been confirmed that the wallet will be available in Gibraltar, Switzerland, and the European Union. The company also said it will reduce transaction fees to encourage more people to get into Cryptocurrency....
Selecting The Best Cryptocurrency Exchange
By Sam Mitchell
Cryptocurrency exchanges are websites that enable people to buy, sell, or exchange different virtual currencies for other coins such as Bitcoin or fiat currencies such as the US dollar. Many exchanges don't require ID verification. However, if you are a serious trader, you'll need to verify your ID as it come with more trading options. Cryptocurrency exchanges are of three main types. Trading platforms are websites that only take a...
Choosing A Forex Trader For Crypto Trading; Factors To Consider
By Sam Mitchell
Cryptocurrencies have emerged and sprouted to become a phenomenon right before our eyes. Gone are the days when only computer geeks knew about them, today, virtual currencies and blockchain are now being traded over the counter, via dedicated crypto exchanges or through direct arrangements between the buyer and the seller. The contacts for difference (CFD) is one among the tools that have emerged as a product of blockchain and cryptocurrency...
LongHash CryptoCon Vol.2
By Sam Mitchell
Organizer: Longhash Germany GmbH Date: May 17th - 19th 2019 Venue: Betahaus Neukölln, Harzer Straße 39, Berlin 12059 The LongHash CryptoCon Vol.2 is set to be convened in Berlin Germany. The Crypto conference is one in a series of events that kicked off in October 2018 in Berlin. The mission is to spark interactive, educative, and meaningful discussions in the nascent Blockchain and Cryptocurrency industries. The Mission Of The LongHash...
Japan Quietly Hosted A Global Cryptocurrency Roundtable For Regulators
By Sam Mitchell
Japan's Financial Services Agency (JFSA) recently hosted a roundtable on Crypto assets oversight. The regulator's first-ever roundtable was attended by regulators and international organizations from over 15 countries which got a chance to talk about Cryptocurrency regulatory issues. JFSA said that such meetings will be important in the future due to the borderlessness of the virtual currencies. 15 Global Regulators Meet To Share Information The Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA)...
Maker (MKR)
By Sam Mitchell
Like some of the best Blockchain projects today, Maker is sophisticated to fully understand. The Maker cryptocurrency is implemented on the 2nd largest Blockchain network-the Ethereum network and is dependent on the concept of a smart contract. MKR is Maker’s utility token. Rather than being backed by fiat currencies, the Cryptocurrency is backed by Ether. The Maker platform forms the basis of simple banking systems that are built of distributed...
Commissioner Hester Peirce Insights On ICOs and ETFs
By Sam Mitchell
The US Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce wants the commission to change its perspective on Initial Coin Offerings and crypto backed Exchange Traded Fund. Speaking at the University Missouri School of Law, she explored the SEC’s duty of protecting investors while promoting innovation. At the same time, she analyzed the different angles of viewing ICOs and how the commission has approached different issues regarding ETF proposals. In her approach to...
Coincoin Now Accepting BCH
By Sam Mitchell
Coincoin, one of the leading mining parts suppliers in Venezuela, has announced that it will now be accepting BCH. Venezuela is among the countries where virtual currencies enjoy a very speedy adoption. The south American country suffered certain economic and political crisis in the past. This led to hyperinflation of the bolivar, which is the country's national currency. Coincoin has its offices in Caracas and is among a host of...
Bitcoin Cash: History And Purpose
By Sam Mitchell
Bitcoin developers always knew that they would one day encounter a scaling issue. More specifically the size of transaction blocks, being limited to 1MB. It’s not news that the issue reached its climax with substantial delays in transaction processing and limitations regarding the number of the transaction the network processes. And what do users, miners and developers do on the onset of such a problem? They look for multiple ways for solutions....
Innovations Happening In The Crypto Exchange Scene
By Lorenzo B
Cryptocurrency exchanges are a vital part of the crypto infrastructure. News of huge profits made on the exchanges hacks happening at an alarming rate, exchanges imitating one another and others adapting innovations on the Wall Street all form a critical part in crypto’s publicity and exchanges are at the center of it. You will be surprised at the sheer amount of exchanges in the crypto space today as well as...
Tips Before Investing In Cryptocurrencies
By Sam Mitchell
Now that cryptocurrencies are recovering from a bearish year, everyone now wants to invest. Who wouldn’t want a piece of the crypto when they are projected to rise? That being the case, it doesn’t mean you should invest blindly, you have to be careful where you put your money lest you lose your entire investment. The crypto space is vast and doesn’t stop at bitcoin. In many instances, you will...
Why Bitcoin May Hit $20,000 Again
By Sam Mitchell
The bearish season has just ended, and the crypto market is rising again. And the flagship crypto is leading the pack with an 80% rise from its December lows. The million dollar question is, will the gains continue? Or better yet, how high can bitcoin’s price go? Bitcoin is yet to achieve its ideal status of mass adoption. There is even a debate on whether the crypto-coin is truly decentralized...
What To Expect After The Next BTC Halving
By Sam Mitchell
Today, we review the halving history of bitcoin, the first ever and leading cryptocurrency in the markets today and what to expect thereafter. But before we get into the nitty gritty, what is bitcoin halving? Basically, bitcoin halving is when the mining rewards for securing the network are cut by 50%. What you may not know about halving is that it happens after every 210,000 blocks, that’s approximately 4 years....
A Decade Since The Bitcoin Genesis Block – What To Look Forward To In 2019
By Sam Mitchell
Today marks a decade since the first bitcoin block was mined. This was the currency’s first transaction. The reward for mining was 50 BTC which at the time was virtually worthless. A time like this last year, it would be worth close to a million dollars. Today, its equivalent to over $190,000. I’d still take it. The yearlong bear market is to blame for the fallen prices of bitcoin; coming...
TechFinancials Delves Into Blockchain Following An M&A With Footies To Form NewCo
By Sam Mitchell
NewCo is the latest Blockchain company that has been established following a merger and acquisition of Footies by TechFinancials. This follows an earlier acquisition of 92% of CEDEX which is a diamond exchange platform targeting high-end clients. This M&A proves that the London Stock Exchange-listed firm is diversifying its product base and investment portfolio to also include Blockchain-based companies that have been deemed to be futuristic. Partnership Between TechFinancials And...
Traits Of A Next-Gen Centralized Crypto Exchange
By Sam Mitchell
There are over 200 crypto exchanges in the market today. Differentiating the good from the bad can be extremely difficult. Foremost, users need to know the extra steps exchanges are taking to ensure the security of tokens. However, it’s not just about security, users need to know the direction exchanges are heading. Exchanges no longer facilitate trade alone, they are evolving into highly secure and institutional grade infrastructures that offer...
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