Cryptocurrency

Ever since its inception, blockchain had been constantly disrupting more and more industries thanks to its unique set of parameters. Today is a great day in the history of blockchain, as Mercedes-Benz became the first global auto manufacturer to incorporate blockchain technology into its supply chain. According to a PR Newswire article, the automotive giant [...]

If you’ve heard about cryptocurrencies, or about the cryptocurrency – Bitcoin, then there’s a very good chance you’ve also heard about the term “blockchain.” Over the years, the term of cryptocurrencies and blockchain were inseparable, as most people tend to think one does no go without the other. This assumption is, in many respects, wrong. [...]

What is Augur? Augur is a decentralized market platform for making predictions which uses the “Wisdom of the Crowd” principle to forecast the outcome of an event. This method relies on collecting information from the online community and averaging it into the most realistic possibility to determine the most probable outcome. The predictions that turn [...]

About Abra The release of new development for Litecoin has been hinted for a long time by Charlie Lee, the creator of Litecoin. This was, in fact, a new app called Abra- a non-custodial wallet that enables users to have direct ownership of cryptos through the use of their own private keys. The app lets [...]

Since Bitcoin first appeared back in 2009, hundreds of altcoins have flooded the market. A prominent coin that has also made waves in the crypto world is Ethereum. What is Ethereum? Ethereum is an open software platform that, similar to Bitcoin, functions using on blockchain technology. This distributed computing platform and operating system features smart [...]

It’s said that offering a gift full-heartedly to someone is one of the most enjoyable aspects of life. This becomes even more prominent on Christmas when offering a gift is a gesture wrapped not only in traditional but also in emotional value. Since cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are now more popular than ever, [...]

What is an ETF? An ETF, or Exchange-Traded Fund, represents a form of investment vehicle that tracks the performance of a specific asset. This lets you invest in an asset without actually having to own the asset itself. Since most traders aren't interested in owning the actual asset but only making profits, ETFs simplify the [...]

Nowadays, it’s safe to say that there’s no shortage of ways you can get your hands on cryptocurrencies, either for quick trading or for long-term holding. What might seem to be the best method now might not be the same tomorrow. When it comes to purchasing cryptocurrencies in general, including Bitcoin, Coinbase always was and [...]

Double-Spending Explained Double-Spending within Bitcoin is when the same BTCs (digital money files) are used more than once. For instance, if you buy an item for $1, you cannot spend that same $1 to buy a different item. If this were to happen, money would have no value since everyone would have unlimited amounts and [...]

Bitcoin has become the most sought-after cryptocurrency, and many are looking for ways of acquiring the coin. As a result, many sites have been created to provide for this customer segment. But can it be possible to earn Bitcoins for free? While this might seem infeasible, there are actually a few methods that can get [...]

What is Electrum? Electrum is a name known by most early crypto enthusiasts, as it’s one of the pioneers of cryptocurrency software wallets. Launched on November 5, 2011, by a German computer scientist by the name of Thomas Voegtlin, Electrum is designed to be a lightweight, fast, safe, and private Bitcoin wallet. It’s a client [...]