Ethereum’s transition from a PoW (proof of work) algorithm to a PoS (proof of stake) algorithm, has been in the works for quite a while. It seems that the switch is finally here. The beacon chain will allow PoW Ethereum 1.0 to grow into PoS Ethereum 2.0. But how does the beacon chain work and […]

There is a common misconception about cryptocurrency. Many think that whoever controls the mining power, controls the network. Therefore, China can shut Bitcoin down. That is false. Although miners have influence on the network, they do not control it. No single entity controls a blockchain-based network that is decentralized and distributed by definition, and miners […]

Libra coin is a permissioned blockchain and cryptocurrency founded by Facebook. The coin has yet to be launched, and only experimental code has been released so far. When the Libra cryptocurrency was announced in June 2019, 28 companies signed up to be part of The Libra Association. Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, and Coinbase teamed up to […]

With Istanbul live, there’s a lot happening in the Ethereum community right now. Istanbul is the last fork in the series of updates taking place on the Ethereum blockchain, which are making way for Ethereum Serenity. So, let’s take a look at what to expect from Ethereum 2.0, and how it’ll change the network.  Ethereum […]

This article is originally published in Albaron Ventures. As Bitcoin and other digital assets continue to grow in adoption and popularity, a common topic for discussion is whether the U.S. government, or any government for that matter, can exert control of its use.  There are two core issues that lay the foundation of the Bitcoin […]

There’s a lot of buzz about the upcoming Ethereum Istanbul fork in the crypto asset community at the moment. Everyone is preparing themselves for a historic moment in the crypto sphere, and it’s all very exciting. You’ve probably heard about what’s happening, but maybe you’re still a little unsure about what exactly a cryptocurrency hard […]

Ethereum, and it’s cryptocurrency ETH, was proposed by Vitalik Buterin in 2013, although the system only went live on 30 July 2015. Ethereum is a blockchain platform, where developers can build decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. Ethereum is now home to a very large number of dApps ranging from decentralized finance to blockchain games.  […]

Decentralized Applications, or dApps, have been around for quite a while. However, it wasn’t until 2018, the first “Year of the dApps,” that they truly came to the forefront of the cryptocurrency and blockchain sphere. DappRadar, the largest dApp ecosystem tracker, recently released a tracking feature that tracks full token transaction volumes for EOS dApps. […]

Libra coin, developed by Facebook, has been getting a lot of media attention, but what is? The infographic below gives a great explanation and visualization of what it is and what it is trying to accomplish. This infographic was created by our friend Karthik at MrBTC.org This infographic was originally made here.

By Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor This week the entire crypto market cap fell by 11%, bringing the market cap to USD 320 bn. Ethereum and Bitcoin fell by 12% and 10% respectively. This comes after a parabolic rally in Bitcoin price in the second quarter of 2019. Mike Novogratz, believes that the Bitcoin […]

By Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor This week the entire crypto market cap rose by 25%, bringing the market cap to USD 360 bn. Etheruem and Bitcoin rose by 22% and 37% respectively. This marks a meteoric rise in Bitcoin price since the start of the quarter, moving from USD 4k to […]

By Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor This week the entire crypto market cap rose by 3%, bringing the market cap to USD 260 bn. Bitcoin and Ethereum rose by 2.5% and 1.5% respectively. Bitcoin has been gravitating around the USD 8k level, while ETH has found a new home around USD 250. […]

By Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor This week the entire crypto market cap rose by 8.5%, bringing the market cap to USD 270 bn. Bitcoin and Ethereum rose by 8.5% and 4.5% respectively. Over the weekend the Bitcoin price found support at the USD 8k level a now appears to be headed […]

By Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor This week the entire crypto market cap fell by 3.5%, bringing the market cap to USD 250 bn. Bitcoin is up by less than 0.2%. Meanwhile, Ethereum rose by 13%. Bitcoin’s and Ethereum’s month-to-date return is 48% and 58% respectively. Bitcoin’s steam appears to be running […]

By Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor Bitcoin market overview The basis for this overview is primarily derived from the recent Bitwise presentation for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in which the firm addressed several of the oft-cited concerns of the commission in regards to approval of a Bitcoin ETF. The reason […]

By Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor This week the entire crypto market cap rose by 1%, bringing the market cap to just above USD 175 bn. Bitcoin rose by 5%, while Ethereum saw a negligible decline over the week. Recently the number of on-chain transactions reached a volume not seen since late 2017. The […]

By Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor This week the entire crypto market cap rose by 4.5%, bringing the market cap to just above USD 180 bn. Bitcoin and Ethereum rose by 5.5% and 7% respectively. CME reported record volumes last Thursday with a notational value of 112,700 BTC or USD 546 mn. China looks […]

By Mary Ann Callahan The crypto market is nothing like other financial markets, as its volatility is way higher. Ups and downs happen overnight, and we need to act quickly in order to reap the benefits and consider our trade successful. Therefore, it is necessary that you obtain specific strategies which would help you in […]

By Jacob Pouncey | Saxo Bank Analyst | Crypto Current Contributor Date Published: April 3, 2019 This week the entire crypto market cap rose by 21%, thereby bringing the market cap to just under USD 175 bn. Bitcoin and Ethereum rose by 22% and 19% respectively. Most of the rally happened on the 2nd of […]

5 Most Useful Blockchain Videos: A Beginner’s Guide Source This article by Sarah Pritzker first appeared on Youtubetomp3shark.com. You might be somewhat familiar with the idea of blockchains, or you might have only heard of the phrase in passing (or you might not have any idea what a blockchain is but thought the article title […]

This article by MintDice Staff was originally published at MintDice.com While cryptocurrency has only recently become a popular term in finance, it has been around for a long time. Before names like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin even existed, there were attempts to create a decentralized currency. David Chaum, a respected cryptographer, launched ECash, an anonymous system in the 1990s but […]

This article by STEVEN BUCHKO was originally published at CoinCentral.com SALT lending is a platform that provides Blockchain-Backed Loans. SALT (Secured Automated Lending Platform) enables you to put up your crypto as collateral in exchange for a cash loan. This strategy is ideal if you need to pay-off an unexpected expense or want to make a big purchase without […]

Originally posted by Gage Valentino on Medium As long as popular music has been around, there have been those fans who indignantly claim “I knew about so-and-so before they were famous” when one of their favorite artists suddenly gains worldwide popularity. Sometimes, these early fans feel disillusioned or even betrayed when, after years of limited fame, their […]

Dear Mom, This is Cryptocurrency  Originally posted by by Zachary Dash on Ethos.io  We all have that one family member or friend, that no matter how many times we try to explain cryptocurrency, we are met with blank stares of bewilderment or curious questions of concern. “Is this real money, or just monopoly money?” “Okay […]

This article by STEVEN BUCHKO was originally published at CoinCentral.com Coins Competing to be Crypto’s Top Privacy Option Although personal information isn’t tied to Bitcoin addresses, all it takes is a little snooping for someone to be able to connect you with your purchases. Even if you aren’t buying illicit substances, you may not want your balances and […]

Louisiana Crypto Companies: Blockchain on the Bayou Originally posted on Pelicoin.com on 10.16.18 While not exactly being known as a crypto industry leader, Louisiana nevertheless hosts several homegrown businesses and organizations that use crypto and the blockchain in a number of different, innovative, and exciting ways. Despite Louisiana’s lag in the number of crypto companies […]

Cryptocurrency Is Not Dead It’s actually the future, and you need to be paying attention. By Adam Kinyon Originally posted on Biz New Orleans   When you think cryptocurrency, chances are you think of the zeitgeist of the 2017 boom: Bitcoin soaring to $20,000 after opening the year at $1,000, with “Altcoins” (any cryptocurrency other than […]

Smart Contracts for Dummies Noah Pollack What are smart contracts? To put it simply, they are contracts that are executed automatically without the help of a third party. You can think of it as actually a mini computer program stored inside the blockchain. Smart contracts use “if this, then that” logic and work much like […]

Non-Fungible Tokens for Dummies. Noah Pollack Ethereum Request for Comment: Non-Fungible Token Standard # 721. Better known as ERC-721 tokens, or just Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs); are Tokens on the Ethereum blockchain that can offer unique characteristics which make them different from one another and digitally scarce. Before we dive into the what, or the why […]

Originally written by CryptoG on CryptoSuss.com Introduction It is hard not to have heard about Bitcoin with its recent surge in price all the way up to $19,989 per coin in December 2017. But many still don’t understand the fundamentals of what Bitcoin really is, how it works, and what it really means for the […]