BTC: 36% in Circulation Lost, 23% Held by Speculators, US Tax Authority Monitoring

Two research firms released compelling data on the state of Bitcoin Core (BTC). Chainalysis revealed 36% of BTC in circulation is lost, likely lost, or unmined. The percentage of BTC held by speculators is 22%, while investors accounted for a steady 30%. The United States government, and especially its Internal Revenue Service (IRS), reportedly account … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Week in Review for the Leading Figure of Crypto

At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is trading for just shy of $6,600 ($6,575). This is about $100 less than where it stood yesterday. It is unclear if this is some sort of correction attempt on the currency’s part. As we near the end of the week, it’s interesting to see how bitcoin has … Read more

5 Reasons You Should Check out the Samourai Wallet for Bitcoin

Bitcoin wallets come in different shapes, sizes, and with very unique flavors. Samourai Wallet has been a very interesting creation in this regard, primarily because it does things very different from traditional offerings. The following five aspects make this wallet unique and well worth checking out for those looking for such specific features. #5 Removing … Read more

Top 5 Up-and-coming Decentralized Exchanges to Check Out

Competition is heating up in the world of decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges. That is a good thing, as this industry needs more players to improve liquidity and provide a more appealing service. The following five projects are not as well-known among the community, yet they all seem to offer individual potential to bring cryptocurrency to the … Read more

Wendy McElroy: Crypto’s Means Are Its End – as Crypto-Statists Well Know

The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 4: State Versus Society Chapter 10, Part 6 Crypto’s Means are Its End, as Crypto-Statists Well Know The problem of the Means is, as I see it, a twofold problem: first, the problem of End and Means; second, the problem of the People and the State, … Read more

SEC Charges 1Broker With Securities Fraud as FBI Seizes Domain

Government agencies are cracking down on companies who are involved in cryptocurrency. In virtually every case, that is a direct result of said companies not following the necessary guidelines in terms of registered with the proper agencies and filling out the necessary paperwork. 1Broker, the popular Bitcoin futures firm, has had its domain shut down … Read more

Ripple for Good Focuses on Education and Financial Inclusion

Ripple is one of those companies which is both loved and hated in the cryptocurrency world. Their business model does not resemble traditional cryptocurrencies, yet its native XRP asset is often traded against Bitcoin and other similar coins. Ripple is now launching a social giving project which focuses on education and financial inclusion. Ripple for … Read more

Free Crypto Trading App Robinhood Available in Alaska and Oklahoma

“Alaska, thanks for bearing with us,” popular smartphone trading app Robinhood tweeted. “Trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, commission free.” Mere days after, it announced the same for Oklahoma. Residents of the two states can now trade bitcoin cash, dogecoin, ethereum, ethereum classic, and litecoin on its platform. Also read: Colombia Crypto Exchange Asks New President … Read more

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