While the winner of the Summer 2018 BitIRA U Scholarship has been announced, there are a couple of honorable mentions that were close contenders for the scholarship. One such essay is by Jordan Newman of the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University. Jordan wrote his essay, titled “The Impending Blockchain Revolution”, and described how…
Cryptocurrencies have what it takes to compete with fiat money and stand a good chance of surpassing it in the near future, according to a recent study. A collaboration between London’s Imperial College and the trading platform eToro examined the prospects of digital currencies against established forms of money, as reported by Cointelegraph. The study…
The July 2018 edition of the Crypto Security Report is available for download. This is the inaugural report in a series that succinctly summarizes the latest news in the blockchain industry related to cryptocurrency security that investors need to know. Get informed about the most up to date developments in crypto security to equip yourself…
BitIRA is happy to announce that we have chosen a winner for the inaugural BitIRA U Scholarship of $1,000! The purpose of the scholarship was for college students (and those in their final year of high school) to think about and share their vision of how blockchain and cryptocurrency technology will change the world in…
In a world where many regions face bleak prospects for the future, cryptocurrencies and other blockchain technologies could be used to improve the living conditions in third-world countries. While they are generally seen as a first-world commodity, Parul Gujral writes for The Market Mogul that blockchain technology could also be applied to developing countries in…
Here are the top stories for each day in June 2018 in the cryptocurrency world (focus on U.S.): 1st – IMF Official Calls for Regulation, Tech Adoption by Banks to Fight ‘Crypto Competition’ 2nd – Japan’s SBI Group Launched Cryptocurrency Trading Platform with Ripple 3rd – New York State May Launch a Cryptocurrency Task Force 4th – John McAfee…
While bitcoin still dominates the cryptocurrency market, it’s no secret that it’s wise to diversify — even within one’s cryptocurrency holdings. To that end, BitIRA is always looking for new opportunities to offer more crypto coin options for our customers. And this week, BitIRA has announced that two coins have been added to our options for…
We’re kicking off a series of articles titled “Innovators in Crypto” that feature interviews with leaders in this industry that offer unique perspectives, products, and services. We will feature posts on topics ranging from altcoins like Ripple to crypto security. For this first article in the series, we interview Simon Saval, Co-Founder of Upfolio, a…
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…
