Despite the initial fanfare surrounding crypto derivatives, there have only been a select few offerings since CME and Cboe began eyeing Bitcoin futures in late 2017. The persistent inability of participants to secure an ETF license has placed further restrictions on the amount of Bitcoin products available. But now, an up-and-coming cryptocurrency trading platform is…
Retirement Growth Opportunity With Cryptocurrency For many investors with individual retirement accounts (IRAs), they hold the most conventional of assets, such as stocks, mutual funds and bonds. That’s because most don’t know that they can hold a wide array of assets in their IRA, including real estate, precious metals, private companies, and more, in what’s…
Despite the latest re-introduction of volatility to the Bitcoin market, several crypto entrepreneurs have doubled down on their bullish bets for 2019 and beyond, reports CCN. One of them is Greg Tusar, Goldman-Sachs’ former global head of electronic trading who has since shifted his attention to the budding crypto space. Tusar said in a recent…
As crypto traders seek to understand the mechanics behind the recent Bitcoin price drop, some analysts have pointed toward a possible silver lining in the dip, reports Bitcoinist. A closer look at the data reveals that Bitcoin’s fundamentals are strong and that the drop may have instead been driven by a hash war between miners.…
Debbie Hoffman is CEO of Symmetry Blockchain Advisors, Inc. and is an experienced businesswoman, entrepreneur, and attorney. The team that she leads at Symmetry includes experts in all of the key facets of blockchain enterprises. We talked to her this week about the legal and regulatory landscape in the blockchain world, as well as her…
It’s not necessary to know the math behind cryptography before investing in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. What is important to know, though, are some basic crypto concepts. One such concept is that of cryptocurrency key pairs. Luckily, if you understand how email works, you can understand the basic ideas behind private and public keys. …
The latest analysis by Diar shows that some of crypto’s largest investors are sticking with the burgeoning asset class despite recent price slashes, according to CCN. The research firm compiled data from 1,000 of the largest Ethereum wallets and looked for buying or selling trends over the past year. Out of the 500 actively-traded Ethereum…
A news digest of what happened in the crypto world this past month, November 2018: Bitcoin Cash Fork Disturbs Crypto Markets A contentious Bitcoin Cash (BCH) hard fork rocked the cryptocurrency market on November 15, sending BCH price tumbling by over 70% from monthly highs. This significantly impacted the price of Bitcoin (BTC) as well,…
This week, we interview Astha Sharma, who is the Technical Lead for Girls in Technology, an organization in Nepal that helps women develop their careers in technical fields. Read below to find out how Astha came to blockchain and her recommendations for women in the cryptocurrency space. BitIRA: Describe your background and journey to getting…
Despite the latest string of losses in the crypto market, recent statements show that major players remain as interested as ever in Bitcoin and its derivatives. Speaking at the Consensus Invest conference on Tuesday, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) chairman Jeffrey Sprecher voiced his support for the digital asset. Sprecher said that he and his…
