In most cases, the differing substrates of a blockchain impose limits on what techniques are available to engineers building these novel systems. For example, the Lightning Network is made possible by leveraging the time and hash locking functionality of Bitcoin script. Blockchains with fewer restrictions on their runtime have access to layered protocols that depend…
As NFTs grow in popularity, they are looking to completely reshape the digital photography world—and artists need to be able to keep up. While many people in the blockchain sphere are already talking about NFTs, there are some photographers who still have questions about these tokens. I’m here to break it down for you with a simple…
In between the doom and gloom, there are indicators pointing to this new regulatory reality as a potential setup for digital asset laws down the line. Regulatory Clarity Incoming On Sunday, September 26th, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated with some degree of confidence that the $1 trillion infrastructure bill will finally pass…
In August 2021, the cryptocurrency market saw a huge boom, lifting the value of the cryptocurrency market above $2 trillion for the first time since May. Bitcoin topped with $48000 in August after dropping below $30000 at the end of April and setting a record high during the same month. Other cryptocurrencies, such as altcoins,…
TikTok’s recent announcements made headlines in the financial industry: The platform is now penalizing its members for sharing promotional content about financial assets and cryptocurrencies. Reading this news as a founder of a crypto startup, you might find yourself with your back against the wall when it comes to using influencer marketing to your advantage….
Many famous dates are littered throughout bitcoin’s history, with ground zero being January 3, 2009 – the day the genesis block was mined. In the intervening years, Satoshi Nakamoto’s peer-to-peer digital currency has hit milestone after milestone, from reaching dollar parity to gaining medium-of-exchange status when Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for a pair of…
Crypto banking refers to managing digital assets, i.e., cryptocurrency, at a financial technology firm or financial services provider. This kind of banking can include anything from holding a crypto balance, making payments, and even earning interest on your cryptocurrencies. The main advantage of using crypto banking is that it removes the traditional banking payment system…
The following is a guest post by Justin O’Connell from GoldSilverBitcoin.com. You’re wrong. Elon Musk isn’t joking when it comes to Dogecoin. This misconception is perpetuated on social media, in the mainstream press, and even in Telegram chats. As Billy Bambrough stated (emphasis mine): A long-time supporter of dogecoin, Musk has this year fully embraced…
The following is a guest post from Josef Moser, co-founder of Cryptoradar. Crypto scams are getting more sophisticated. As more retail investors get on board the crypto train, it’s not surprising that malicious actors are trying to take advantage of new traders and unsecured crypto accounts. If you’re fresh on the crypto scene, it’s critical…
Many traders would first think of margin trading, with its high risk, high reward approach. However, there’s another high-risk strategy out there: Binary options trading. What Is Binary Options Trading? Among many financial instruments to tackle the securities market, options contracts are the most popular. As of mid-August, 2021, the average options trading volume amounted…