Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has voiced his support for Dogecoin (DOGE) just a month after offering skeptical remarks regarding the largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC). Musk Publicly Endorses Dogecoin Musk, who is a huge fan of DOGE, declared his endorsement for the altcoin on March 3 through a tweet. However, his initial tweet was not […]
What is the difference between an ICO and a cryptocurrency? Well, according to SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) shouldn’t be considered a security, however, the agency chairman believes that an ICO is a security. Why is this though? Basically, it comes down to the risk factor: An ICO is considered more of […]
Samia Suluhu Hassan, the president of Tanzania, is striving to embrace cryptocurrency with open arms. This move follows that of El Salvador adopting Bitcoin as legal tender. No doubt the World Bank will not be happy with yet another developing nation jumping on crypto. However, when large swathes of your population is unable to take […]
In 2017, the Bitcoin project and its community split in two over concerns about Bitcoin’s scalability. The result was a hard fork that created Bitcoin Cash, a new cryptocurrency considered by supporters to be the legitimate continuation of the Bitcoin project as peer-to-peer electronic cash. All Bitcoin holders at the time of the fork (block […]
With Joe Biden poised to be the next president of the United States, Cointelegraph Consulting reflects on how traditional assets have responded to the election of a Democratic candidate. Historically, Democrats have been bullish for gold, as the common perception is that more unbacked money gets printed under Democratic leadership, further debasing the dollar. […]
Bitcoin price blasted back above $11,000 in response to yesterday’s news that the Jack Dorsey-led Square Inc. had purchased 4,709 BTC to add to company reserves. Since the news broke about the payment firm’s innovative corporate investment – a growing trend now – the cryptocurrency has risen 4%, adding an enormous sum in ROI to […]
Depending on your time, you may receive one of the following messages because your email address is a new event. Scammers can say that they have the right to use your computer or webcam or smart software installed to defeat you. That’s all. However, they may actually know one of your old (or most recent) […]
In 2014, several media outlets reported on the Bitcoin wallet embedded in Wismeijer’s hands. These two wallets are NFC 2-compatible chips for cold storage and hot wallet. In 2016, Buzzfeed reporter Charlie Warzel described how to put a Bitcoin wallet in their hands in the article “The Beast’s Mark taught me about the future of […]
Bitcoin ATM Growth: An Opportunity for Money Laundering? The Rise of Bitcoin ATM Growth: An Overview In recent years, the growth of Bitcoin ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) has been exponential. Bitcoin ATMs are machines that allow users to purchase and sell Bitcoin, a digital currency, with cash. The number of Bitcoin ATMs worldwide has grown from less than 1,000 in 2016 to […]
How to Locate a Bitcoin ATM Near You If you’re interested in using a Bitcoin ATM to buy or sell cryptocurrency, you’ll need to know how to locate one near you. Bitcoin ATMs are becoming increasingly popular, but they’re not available in every city or town. Here’s a guide to help you find a Bitcoin […]
The value of Bitcoins has risen significantly over the last few years so it is no surprise that there are scammers out there that want to steal Bitcoins or take your money for no return. Here we will discuss the most common Bitcoin scams and how you can avoid them. The Fake Bitcoin Exchange Buying […]
Governments and law enforcement agencies have been alerted to the possible illicit use of the pseudonymous Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies ever since the notorious darknet marketplace Silk Road was shut down permanently by FBI, which seized more than 144,000 BTC derived from transactions made in the marketplace. This has led to governments and relevant […]
