We’ve all heard the saying that “ignorance is bliss” at some point in our lives, but this term most certainly does not apply to the financial world. In the financial sphere, ignorance is risk, not bliss. It’s for this very reason that traditional financial markets are regulated. The US markets are more than happy to…
Bitcoin Looks Poised to Dethrone Gold Globally It may seem absurd to compare Bitcoin and gold, but the truth is that there are several common talking points between them. Bitcoin is the most famous cryptocurrency on the market today with an outlook. In fact, many individuals tend to believe that Bitcoin can become the gold…
Well is anyone truly surprised that last week’s crypto bull-run is over? There are cryptos in red today across the board. About 95% of the coinmarketcap.com’s top 100 list to be more precise, but we’re interested in the real losers. The top dog’s who are also today’s top losers, including Ethereum (ETH), Stellar (XLM), and Ripple (XRP).…
Japan’s SBI Holdings just announced that it is testing a cryptocurrency to be used for retail purchases. SBI published the news via a press release on its website this morning. SBI Holdings’ “S Coin” The news showcases SBI’s test for blockchain’s possibilities within the company. The “S coin” used will be a settlement coin that…
Cryptocurrency in India is becoming a hot topic thanks to the upcoming crypto hearings in the country. India’s Supreme Court is set to listen to the final round of petitions against the country’s Bitcoin ban. The ban was put in place by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The hearing is…
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have made a name for themselves as US Olympians, but the twins are now also well known for being involved in the crypto space. The pair owns the Gemini Exchange, which is based out of New York. The Gemini Trust Company was formed back in 2014 and is among the top…
At the beginning of 2018, Iceland made headlines because of its heavy involvement in crypto mining. Because the country is an ideal climate for mining, Iceland is home to one of the world’s largest crypto farms. But now things are changing; Iceland is shifting its focus. To what? Blockchain technology. Iceland Crypto Mining No More?…
Juventus soccer club is giving fans something different to shout about. The Italian soccer club announced today that it will launch its own fan token. Rival Paris Saint-Germain made a similar announcement two weeks ago, so why is football becoming increasingly interested in the cryptocurrency sector? There is one thing for sure that is positive about football’s…
The crypto market is in the red this morning, after ending last week on a high note. Ripple (XRP) passed ETH for a few hours on Friday during its bull run, which in turn boosted the entire market. Stellar (XLM) and Litecoin (LTC) saw monumental gains, but now, the crypto market is red across the board.…
Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, just made a bold statement regarding his oil-backed cryptocurrency, the Petro Coin. The Petro Coin Maduro appeared on the national VTV channel today and delivered a speech about his country’s latest economic issues. According to VTV’s official website, Maduro said: “The Petro enters the street, as a currency of exchange, purchase…
