As the Zcash Foundation prepares for its first gathering, owners of the project are hoping to clear the name of non-profits in the crypto industry, as reported by Coindesk. Other crypto organizations of the kind have a mixed reputation, as critics view them as little more than a potential tool for legal workarounds and nepotistic…
One of the most important issues in cryptocurrency involves how best to secure and protect digital assets owned by consumers. Just like one wouldn’t leave their physical wallet out in a public space, keeping one’s digital wealth (like bitcoin) away from thieves requires taking certain precautions. These steps are not always the same as those…
According to Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, every fiat currency in the world is destined to have its crypto version. To speed up the process, Allaire told CNBC this week, he and his firm plan to unveil a virtual currency tethered to the U.S. dollar, an idea they dubbed the “USD Coin”. Thanks to sizeable investments…
The idea that Bitcoin is widely used to facilitate criminal activities is deeply rooted in misconception. The criminals who use Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies do so because they believe that blockchain provides completely anonymous and untraceable transactions. This belief is largely mistaken. Blockchain: Security Challenge and Opportunity In reality, blockchain has the potential to make…
As regulatory bodies continue to improve their policies regarding digital assets, crypto enthusiasts have been paying special attention to comments from officials involved with the matter. And while many of them have already assumed a decidedly positive stance on cryptocurrencies, few have given them as much praise as CFTC commissioner Rostin Behnam. In his speech…
After developing one of the top altcoins on the market, Ripple aims to spread its influence further by funding a major blockchain research effort, reports Coindesk. The company is no stranger to blockchain technology, as their flagship coin currently ranks as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. And despite their heavy focus on brokering support…
Cryptocurrency Investment for Retirement As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies move toward mass adoption, many people have started diversifying one retirement account or more with digital currency holdings. One option is to create a Digital IRA (also known as a Cryptocurrency IRA), which is a self-directed IRA holding cryptocurrency like Bitcoin. You’ll need to open a…
CryptoSlate’s Bill DeLisle wonders whether Bitcoin can go even further beyond its current utility and serve as a gauge for an entirely different market. As is the case with any cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is sometimes thought of as a way to go against the monetary establishment by switching to a decentralized payment system. Even as big…
