Lately across the web, mainstream media has been highlighting an individual named James Altucher an American author, hedge fund manager, podcaster, and financial jack-of-all-trades. These days Altucher has been riding the trend of the bitcoin phenomenon, and some people call him a “cryptocurrency guru.” This week, public records show Altucher and his colleagues plan to […]
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A Brand New Market Cap Wow! Look at it go! I’m talking of course about that ever-expanding coin market-cap, touching $800 Billion as I write these words. Yes, that’s very close to a Trillion bucks. And it’s still growing. At the start of the year (just over 5 days ago) we sat around $670 Billion, when seemingly out-of-nowhere, we all started watching the Ethereum (ETH) in our digital-wallets expand with fiat value. A World of Smart Contracts First to $750, then to $1000. Ethereum (ETH) may not be finished yet as it skyrockets alongside this new market-cap. But Ethereum (ETH)
It is evident that a lot of cryptocurrency exchanges had some issues throughout 2017. Scaling such centralized platforms will always remain a major challenge. That’s especially the case when these companies have to deal with a major influx of new users on a daily basis. It seems these problems will remain present during the first few days and weeks of 2018. Coinbase is still experiencing major issues with most cryptocurrencies, US wires, and ID verification. It is evident something will need to change sooner or later. More Coinbase Woes to Kick off 2018 Being one of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency exchanges
Finding reliable cryptocurrency exchanges is often a lot more difficult than people would like to think. That’s not because one can’t trust most companies, but mainly because few platforms provide uninterrupted experiences at all times. The Kraken exchange, while one of the oldest in the business, has suffered from major performance issues over the past year or two. It is still one of the better exchanges due to the number of markets it supports, though. Mixed Feelings About Using Kraken For all intents and purposes, the Kraken exchange has a very solid reputation in the world of cryptocurrency. It was
In the world of cryptocurrency, centralized exchanges still play a big role. That may seem strange for decentralized forms of money, but it is the situation we find ourselves in these days. There are many different cryptocurrency exchanges out there which are worth checking out. Bitstamp is one of those platforms which has built up a solid reputation over the years. That doesn’t mean the company is without flaws, though, as there’s always room for improvement. Bitstamp’s Report Card is Positive Overall As is always the case with exchange reviews, your mileage may vary. We have personally used Bitstamp for
“Community” is a word that is synonymous with cryptocurrency projects, but aside expressing a desire to develop a strong user base, what does it actually mean? For exchanges, having a community-oriented model means consulting customers on new tokens, incentivizing participation, and creating a revenue-sharing system. Binance and Kucoin are two platforms that have tried this […]
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has launched a market simulation tool that allows newcomers to practice trading bitcoin futures without risking any capital. The free tool has been added to the company’s ‘CME Institute Suite’. Also Read: Thailand’s Year of Bitcoin Ends With Central Bank Education Push CME Tweeted About the New Simulator on December 27th – […]
Pavel Lerner has been freed from captivity following his kidnapping this week. The EXMO analyst is physically unharmed and no longer being held hostage, according to a company press release. Free at Last On December 26, Pavel Lerner, 40, was wrapping up work at his office in Kiev, Ukraine, where he works as the lead analyst of UK-based cryptocurrency exchange EXMO. Upon leaving work, Lerner was jumped by a group of men wearing balaclavas (ski masks, for our American readers). The assailants reportedly bound Lerner and threw him into the backseat of a Mercedes-Benz Vito and drove away. After days of
Don’t get me wrong, Coinbase was a godsend when I first got into crypto, as it is for most fledgling investors. It’s painless to set up, it’s user-friendly, and it offers a variety of payment options. But between the 1.49% fee for bank transfers and its 3.99% fee for debit/credit card payments, you might be looking for an exchange with lower rates. Well, you’ve got some options, so why not explore them? Top Exchanges for Fiat Trading Pairs A few notes before we dive in: This list is not exhaustive, as it is based on the top 15 exchanges by
Considering you’ve got to pay a network fee every time you want to transfer cryptocurrency, you’d be justified in wanting to avoid excessive exchange fees. It’s bad enough that the dollar value of Bitcoin transaction fees can be upwards of double digits, so there’s no need to get gouged on withdrawal and trading rates by your favorite exchange. That’s why we compiled this handy list of low-fee exchanges so that you can get the best bang for your buck investing that crisp Benjamin your granny gave you for Christmas. Our Pick of the Litter GDAX This technically isn’t the exchange with the