The Deceptive Nature of Market Capitalization

Market capitalization, for new and old investors alike, represents a deceptively complex figure. While many suggest that market cap is the proper way to determine the overall value of a coin, the value displayed by a coin’s market cap is a number that can and is easily manipulated by savvy and often unethical development teams. When … Read more

The Aftermath of the Weiss Cryptocurrency Ratings

On January 24, investment ratings company Weiss Ratings released its ratings of 74 cryptocurrencies. While the list is only available for purchase, it was possible to access it for free under a specific subdomain on the company’s site, which allowed many individuals to download, share, and read the list. While some individuals were elated to see … Read more

HYCM Trading Platform Adds XRP and Bitcoin Cash CFDs

Cryptocurrency will continue to make a big impact in the world of traditional finance. More and more companies are offering cryptocurrency-related CFDs as we speak. HYCM, a global leader in online capital markets trading, has added both XRP and Bitcoin Cash to its range of cryptocurrency offerings. It’s a major step forward for the cryptocurrency … Read more

Chairmen of SEC and CFTC Co-Author Article on Crypto Regulations

Jay Clayton, the chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and J. Christopher Giancarlo, the chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), have co-authored an opinion piece recently published by The Wall Street Journal. The article outlines a number of perceived problems facing the cryptocurrency sphere from the perspective … Read more

VC Jason Calacanis: Bitcoin Is a Huge Fraud and Could Drop to Zero

Venture capitalists are not too certain that the Bitcoin price will be able to maintain its momentum. That is only to be expected after the major correction we recently went through. Jason Calacanis is concerned about the future and predicts there’s a one-in-three chance that Bitcoin’s price will go to zero. Although it seems highly … Read more

Three Criminals Are Unsuccessful in Robbing a Canadian Bitcoin Firm

Criminals have taken a major liking to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. In most cases, their attempts to illegally obtain such currencies are linked to online activity. Ransomware, hacking, and data breaches are just a few examples of Bitcoin-related criminal activity. In Ottawa, however, things recently went a bit differently. Three individuals there attempted to rob a Bitcoin financial … Read more

Visa and Mastercard Now Charge an Additional Fee for Buying Cryptocurrency

There are many reasons why so many people use the Coinbase exchange. One of the main factors is that the company supports both credit and debit cards to buy Bitcoin and other supported currencies. Unfortunately, it seems there are some issues with these payment methods. A lot of customers have complained about extra charges when using a … Read more

The Online Casino Industry Embraces Bitcoin

It’s more than a simple coincidence that the online casino industry has begun embracing Bitcoin. For years, online casino enthusiasts have been looking for a way to enjoy online casino gambling without having to worry about have their personal information exposed. Well, as they say, “if you build it, they will come.” Disclosure: This is … Read more

RailBlocks skyrocketed and now it’s Byteball’s turn

On 1st December 2017, the price of RaiBlocks was $0.21 and by 2nd January it had increased to $34, that’s an enormous 150-fold growth. This is an incredible appreciation in a single month. The key to success is the use of the new DAG technology that has gained the attention of many investors. Disclosure: This … Read more