What is cryptocurrency? Bitcoin is a type cryptocurrency. It does not exist in physical form (as in coins or notes) but it has the same characteristics as traditional money. It can be used to purchase goods and services online. Unlike traditional currencies it doesn’t have political or geographical borders and transactions can take place to …
Cryptocurrencies in 2021 have gone mainstream. They’re a type of digital asset that can be used to buy and sell things, and are more commonly used as a potential store of value as they continue to drive adoption with exciting new applications. Today, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies available on the market. Each of them …
Elon Musk recently announced that Tesla was purchasing $1.5bn worth of bitcoin and intends to accept bitcoin as a form of payment. The market reacted rapturously, flying to an all-time high over $48,200 appreciating a jaw-dropping 20% in one day, a record single-day dollar growth. What this news means for the crypto industry more broadly, cannot …
The world and the technology that surrounds us have never moved at a more accelerated speed than in the present time. Cryptocurrency is one such archetype of contemporary technology that has been revolutionising the world since its inception in 2009. A popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) is currently the fastest asset in the world to reach a …
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Since 2009, when the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was created, cryptocurrencies have grown exponentially in popularity. Today, there are over 4000 different cryptocurrencies, which attract billions of dollars on an international scale. For many consumers, cryptocurrencies are primarily seen as an investment option. However, as we shall explore – the everyday use case of crypto goes …
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Crypto has already made some serious indents in the financial landscape in recent months. COVID has been the perfect storm, and the massive uptick in adoption across the board, from banks, asset managers, hedge funds, payment businesses, corporates and retail investors, has been nothing short of revolutionary. Indeed, it seems that traditional money systems may soon be …
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Whether it’s surging cryptocurrency prices or booming demand for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), blockchain-related stories are big news today. However, behind the hype is a genuinely significant but still-underestimated technology. However, that is changing quickly. Today, blockchain is more than mere hype; it’s stepping out from the shadow of cryptocurrencies and establishing itself as an innovative …
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