This week, we interview Astha Sharma, who is the Technical Lead for Girls in Technology, an organization in Nepal that helps women develop their careers in technical fields. Read below to find out how Astha came to blockchain and her recommendations for women in the cryptocurrency space. BitIRA: Describe your background and journey to getting…
Despite the latest string of losses in the crypto market, recent statements show that major players remain as interested as ever in Bitcoin and its derivatives. Speaking at the Consensus Invest conference on Tuesday, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) chairman Jeffrey Sprecher voiced his support for the digital asset. Sprecher said that he and his…
The CEO of a Bitcoin investment fund has made a bullish prediction for the main cryptocurrency, one that he says should materialize within a decade’s time, according to CCN. Like others before him, Pantera Capital’s Dan Morehead likens Bitcoin to the internet and expects the former to become just as much of a household item.…
A cryptocurrency wallet is called a “wallet” because it gives an owner access to Bitcoin and other digital currencies that they own. But don’t let the term mislead you — a crypto wallet is more similar to an online banking website than a physical wallet. It allows an owner to review, buy, or sell their…
In a speech at the recent Singapore Fintech Festival, International Monetary Fund (IMF) chairwoman Christine Lagarde touched upon cryptocurrencies while addressing a general shift in the monetary landscape. According to Lagarde, the increasing preference for digital money over paper could hint toward a future where all transactions are cashless, reports Coindesk. Instead of merely converting…
In this week’s interview, we talk with Hadi Khatib, a business writer at AMEinfo. Founded in 1993, this is a news service focusing on business developments in the Middle East and North Africa. There are substantial centers of finance in the region, and cryptocurrency has made significant inroads into that industry and others. Read why…
Few events have caused as much disagreement in the crypto community lately as the upcoming Bitcoin Cash (BCH) fork, set to go live on November 15. What started as an idea to upgrade the current BCH framework quickly turned into a polarizing issue where each side felt as if the other misrepresented the coin’s original…
The November edition of the Crypto Security Report is available for download (click image below). Stay informed about the latest security threats, government measures, and best practices to understand developments in the cryptocurrency space (and how to protect your own digital assets). This report is free and available for download below:
Last week’s steady ride for cryptocurrencies was contrasted by one of the roughest tumbles in the stock market in recent memory, describes CNBC. Although there were signs pointing to volatility heading into Monday, traders hoped that equities would post a strong showing to quell doubts over the market’s prospects. Instead, the Dow ended the week…
