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Finding new use cases for the blockchain industry is not necessarily the biggest challenge. Ensuring those use cases can be commercialized is something else entirely. In the medical sector, a fair few companies are looking to introduce blockchain technology. The following companies are listed alphabetically, and have enjoyed various degrees of success in bridging the … Read more
Competition is always a good thing, especially in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Even though a lot of people still focus on Ethereum when it comes to smart contracts, various competitors have emerged. The following projects – which only represent some of the top players – are listed in alphabetical order. 1. EOS Even … Read more
It would appear that blockchain technology is slowly making inroads in the world of remittances and money transfers. Numerous companies are exploring this technology as we speak, even though there are still only a handful of service providers officially running their services on a blockchain. The following companies, listed alphabetically, have contributed to this industry over … Read more
Giving Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies a better reputation in the eyes of the general public remains a big challenge. One way of spreading the word is by focusing on the numerous charities accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The following firms, listed in alphabetical order, are some of the lesser-known charities accepting Bitcoin donations today. 1. … Read more
Fiat currencies have a far more troubled past than consumers give them credit for. More specifically, some of these currencies have disappeared from the face of the earth in spectacular fashion. World War II, a gruesome and terrible multi-year period, was also responsible for wiping out several currencies. Below are some examples, ranked in terms … Read more
For cryptocurrency insiders suffering from conference fatigue, it might be tempting to block out your agenda for the rest of the fall. With many of the heavy hitters like Consensus already over, don’t be fooled into thinking you’ve seen this year’s best. In an industry moving faster than a bullet train, there’s plenty of new … Read more
There is a very strong focus on the potential failure of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. As unlikely as that may seem, there are numerous precedents for failed currencies. The following national government-backed currencies, ranked by reversed longevity, have all failed due to hyperinflation issues. 6. Yugoslav 1994 Dinar As the first fiat currency to succumb … Read more
There is growing interest among consumers in remaining anonymous while using either cryptocurrency or blockchain technology. Various methods can be used to achieve this goal, although some will be more effective than others. The following methods, listed alphabetically, are worth checking out. Your mileage may vary when using these options. 4. Anonymous Cryptocurrencies The most … Read more
There is a lot more to cryptocurrency trading than just using popular exchanges. The rise of decentralized trading platforms should not be overlooked. Additionally, there are the so-called dark pools, which offer liquidity outside of the traditional exchanges’ order books. The following exchanges, listed alphabetically, offer this functionality to their respective clients. 4. Bitfinex One … Read more
Various countries in Europe are becoming increasingly blockchain and cryptocurrency-friendly. Switzerland appears to be leading the way in this regard. As pointed out by Nexo, there are some good reasons why this country is making so many headlines. Below are some examples, ranked by importance. 6. Prone to Disruption Although one could argue that all countries are … Read more
