For some, the biggest criticism of cryptocurrencies lies in the amount of energy necessary to mine them. The process of crypto mining remains intrinsically linked to the use of high-end processing machines, which consume a lot of power. In our Blockchain and the Environment Guide, we sought to dismantle the myth that Bitcoin and other…
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The January 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:
When news outlets and analysts discuss Bitcoin, the focus is almost always on the digital currency’s meteoric rise in the second half of 2017 and the price reconciliation that followed. Some go a step further and insist that Bitcoin’s value will “go back” to zero and, in the process, punish all who took an immediate…
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A news digest of what happened in the crypto world in the past month, December 2018: Ohio Takes the Mantle of Crypto Advocacy Ohio is taking a lead in cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption as executives announce that seven Ohio funds will contribute over $300 million for blockchain startups in the next three years. Meanwhile, in…
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Despite the initial fanfare surrounding crypto derivatives, there have only been a select few offerings since CME and Cboe began eyeing Bitcoin futures in late 2017. The persistent inability of participants to secure an ETF license has placed further restrictions on the amount of Bitcoin products available. But now, an up-and-coming cryptocurrency trading platform is…
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Retirement Growth Opportunity With Cryptocurrency For many investors with individual retirement accounts (IRAs), they hold the most conventional of assets, such as stocks, mutual funds and bonds. That’s because most don’t know that they can hold a wide array of assets in their IRA, including real estate, precious metals, private companies, and more, in what’s…
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Despite the latest re-introduction of volatility to the Bitcoin market, several crypto entrepreneurs have doubled down on their bullish bets for 2019 and beyond, reports CCN. One of them is Greg Tusar, Goldman-Sachs’ former global head of electronic trading who has since shifted his attention to the budding crypto space. Tusar said in a recent…
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As crypto traders seek to understand the mechanics behind the recent Bitcoin price drop, some analysts have pointed toward a possible silver lining in the dip, reports Bitcoinist. A closer look at the data reveals that Bitcoin’s fundamentals are strong and that the drop may have instead been driven by a hash war between miners.…
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Debbie Hoffman is CEO of Symmetry Blockchain Advisors, Inc. and is an experienced businesswoman, entrepreneur, and attorney. The team that she leads at Symmetry includes experts in all of the key facets of blockchain enterprises. We talked to her this week about the legal and regulatory landscape in the blockchain world, as well as her…
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It’s not necessary to know the math behind cryptography before investing in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. What is important to know, though, are some basic crypto concepts. One such concept is that of cryptocurrency key pairs. Luckily, if you understand how email works, you can understand the basic ideas behind private and public keys. …
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