Cryptocurrencies emerged from a rebellious spirit, promising a financial system free from centralized control and prying eyes. Built on the revolutionary idea of blockchain technology, they offered a vision of a peer-to-peer economy where users held the power. However, as cryptocurrencies gain mainstream traction, a critical question arises: can these core values of decentralization and…
Regardless of the year we were born, smart investing has always meant being wise to the next big thing. With that in mind, it’s not a surprise that it’s the more adaptable younger generations who are widely investing in cryptocurrency – after all, who can dismiss the 60% annual rate of return on Bitcoin over 10 years,…
The ever-growing power of artificial intelligence (AI) comes at a cost – a massive and ever-increasing energy cost. The vast data centers needed to train and run complex AI models are straining power grids around the world. But there might be a surprising solution on the horizon: Bitcoin mining. AI data centers are terrific resource…
The wait for a U.S. Ether ETF is nearing its end, with SEC Chair Gensler suggesting approval by September. It wasn’t long ago Bitcoin ETFs saw approval, which brought a lot of renewed excitement to the cryptocurrency market. While the Bitcoin ETFs were the big news, it left some crypto enthusiasts asking, “What’s next?” Ether…
For decades, funding public goods – from scientific research to open-source software – has relied on traditional methods with bureaucratic limitations. But a new wave of innovation is emerging, driven by the transformative power of blockchain technology. By automating processes and eliminating intermediaries, blockchains can streamline funding procedures, making them faster and less prone to…
Four out of every ten Americans own cryptocurrency according to a new annual report from Security.org. The report, which has tracked annual cryptocurrency adoption rates and public sentiment since 2021, highlights a number of datapoints that all reflect positively for the growth and overall stabilization of the crypto industry. The overall adoption rate of 40% is…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wields a powerful new tool: the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). This system tracks every transaction across U.S. markets, creating a vast database of investor activity. While proponents hail the CAT as a weapon against fraud and manipulation, critics warn of a chilling effect on privacy – concerns that…
A recent article by Charlize Wang on CoinDesk makes a compelling case for the importance of Bitcoin for this generation. Wang argues that Gen Z, facing an uncertain economic landscape and a growing distrust in traditional institutions, needs Bitcoin’s unique properties: a hedge against inflation, a permissionless financial system, and a global store of value. At BitIRA,…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our world, from facial recognition software to self-driving cars. But with this immense power comes a growing concern: control. Currently, AI development is largely dominated by a handful of powerful tech companies. This centralization raises questions about bias, transparency, and the potential for misuse. In this article, we explore…
Cryptocurrency, the revolutionary digital asset, has taken the world by storm. But with this innovation comes a regulatory challenge. The US currently relies on a patchwork of agencies, each with its own focus, to oversee this rapidly evolving landscape, and the limitations of the system have been shown more than once. It’s more than just…
