D Pike is a founder of Coin Vigilance, which is an online magazine with cryptocurrency news, reviews, and guides. He has witnessed the downsides of a government-run fiat monetary system and sees blockchain technology as a very promising alternative. BitIRA: How long have you been involved in crypto? What sparked your interest? D Pike: I…
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A news digest of what happened in the crypto world this past month, September 2018: Institutional Adoption Major financial institutions are actively entering the cryptocurrency space. Morgan Stanley has been preparing to offer bitcoin derivative trading for its clients, Fidelity is working on releasing new crypto products by the end of the year, and JPMorgan…
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Until just days ago, the positions of the top three cryptocurrencies appeared to be set in stone, with Bitcoin firmly leading the way followed by Ethereum and Ripple. Yet in a span of just 24 hours, Ripple managed to shock even seasoned pundits by blazing past Ethereum to claim the second place in terms of…
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Austin Woodward is a CPA and Co-Founder of TaxBit, a software that allows investors to “view the real-time tax impacts of all your crypto transactions”. Paying taxes on cryptocurrency is required by the IRS (and so is accurate reporting on digital assets), and TaxBit make this process easy for investors. BitIRA: Tell us about your professional…
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In the first five years of Bitcoin’s existence, the IRS did not offer any guidance about how cryptocurrency would be taxed. In 2014, though, the bureau finally started to weigh in on the subject, starting with their declaration that cryptocurrency would be classified as a property for tax purposes, not as a currency. There are…
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According to famed investor Ben Horowitz, the crypto space is attracting as much developer interest as the internet did in its early days, reports CryptoSlate. The founder of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz recently spoke about his view of cryptocurrencies and blockchain tech, as well as what enthusiasts can look forward to in the coming…
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Matt Millen is a Founding Member of the Denver Crypto Group (DCG), a community of people in Colorado who want to learn about cryptocurrency and blockchain. DCG holds weekly meetups and provides training “in mining, trading, and other facets of the Cryptosphere”. Like many investors, Matt’s journey to the crypto space is a unique one, which…
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A recent survey by investment firm SharesPost showed that, despite a string of negative crypto-related news items, investors and consumers remain optimistic on the market’s prospects, reports Bitcoinist. The September 5 survey, titled Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Survey: Consumers Bullish, Investors Cautiously Optimistic, spoke to 2,490 consumers and 528 institutional investors about their views on where…
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In this week’s interview, we talk to Dan Shields, a community organizer with Colorado Blockchain. The group provides a forum for blockchain professionals, investors, and enthusiasts in the state to get together with the goal of making Colorado a hub for blockchain innovation. BitIRA: What is your background, and how did it bring you to…
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The September 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:
