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…
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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. …
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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The CEO of a Bitcoin investment fund has made a bullish prediction for the main cryptocurrency, one that he says should materialize within a decade’s time, according to CCN. Like others before him, Pantera Capital’s Dan Morehead likens Bitcoin to the internet and expects the former to become just as much of a household item.…
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A cryptocurrency wallet is called a “wallet” because it gives an owner access to Bitcoin and other digital currencies that they own. But don’t let the term mislead you — a crypto wallet is more similar to an online banking website than a physical wallet. It allows an owner to review, buy, or sell their…
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In a speech at the recent Singapore Fintech Festival, International Monetary Fund (IMF) chairwoman Christine Lagarde touched upon cryptocurrencies while addressing a general shift in the monetary landscape. According to Lagarde, the increasing preference for digital money over paper could hint toward a future where all transactions are cashless, reports Coindesk. Instead of merely converting…
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In this week’s interview, we talk with Hadi Khatib, a business writer at AMEinfo. Founded in 1993, this is a news service focusing on business developments in the Middle East and North Africa. There are substantial centers of finance in the region, and cryptocurrency has made significant inroads into that industry and others. Read why…
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