The Algorithms That Control the Cryptocurrency Market

Algorithms are at the heart of 21st century life, invisibly controlling many of the systems we use and take for granted on a daily basis. Pervasive algorithms determine the entertainment we consume (Netflix, Spotify), the information we read (Google), and the chatter we hear (Facebook, Twitter). It’s no different in crypto, where complex and ever-evolving … Read more

The Beginner’s Guide to Buying Goods on the Darknet

Darknet markets (DNMs) supply all manner of goods, some legal, others less so, but all purchasable with cryptocurrency and delivered to your door. Indeed, many people’s first exposure to bitcoin is when they have the need to purchase something off the darknet. For shopping of last resort, you need money of last resort – bitcoin, … Read more

How to Keep Your Cryptocurrency Wallet Safe from Hackers

Even though the cryptocurrency market is highly lucrative, it doesn’t come without its fair of challenges. Over the years, a new breed of cybercriminals has increasingly targeted this burgeoning environment of virtual currencies. They intend to generate illicit currency through extortion, mining, and stealing money from wallets and exchanges.  Due to the ever-growing value of … Read more

Darknet Markets Flourish as White House and Empire Toast Milestone Achievements

Business is booming on the darknet. Despite ongoing DDoS attacks, Empire Market has now passed 1 million users and two years’ trading. White House Market is also going strong, boasting almost 100% uptime in its first six months and over 60,00 users. In related news, the darknet has gained a new search engine that features … Read more

MTV Airs Only the Negative Parts of Crypto Youtuber ‘Ya Girl’ Rachel Siegel’s Bitcoin Analysis

A new television series by MTV features arguably the channel’s first crypto personality. Rachel Siegel, a bitcoin advocate and proponent of mass adoption who’s behind the Youtube channel Crypto Finally, was invited to enrich the story of a $5 million SIM swapping scam with her expertise. The episode was aired recently, attracting much attention from … Read more

Crypto Community Gets Prepping as Coronavirus Spreads

Crypto Twitter (CT) might not be the first place you’d think to look for pandemic survival strategies, but in recent weeks the community has gone into overdrive, busily discussing scenarios related to COVID-19 aka the coronavirus. While some figures have merely wondered what effect the outbreak will have on the bitcoin market, others have started … Read more