Success with any cryptocurrency investment requires that you remain in the know about new developments and trends. Below you’ll find the most comprehensive list of major cryptocurrency and blockchain related events from around the world.
For some, the biggest criticism of cryptocurrencies lies in the amount of energy necessary to mine them. The process of crypto mining remains intrinsically linked to the use of high-end processing machines, which consume a lot of power. In our Blockchain and the Environment Guide, we sought to dismantle the myth that Bitcoin and other…
The January edition of the Crypto Security Report is available for download (click image below). Stay informed about the latest security threats, government measures, and best practices to understand developments in the cryptocurrency space (and how to protect your own digital assets). This report is free and available for download below:
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…
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. …
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…
The November edition of the Crypto Security Report is available for download (click image below). Stay informed about the latest security threats, government measures, and best practices to understand developments in the cryptocurrency space (and how to protect your own digital assets). This report is free and available for download below:
Women are currently underrepresented in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. But this trend may be changing. Furthermore, many women have already made significant contributions to blockchain innovation. BitIRA has put together a guide, “Women in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain“, that describes the challenges faced today, progress that has already been made, and recommendations for how female…
Almost every month, a major cryptocurrency theft makes headlines. In January 2018, for instance, hackers stole $534 million worth of digital coins from the crypto exchange Coincheck. Nevertheless, the crypto market grows and develops unabated. These conditions make the space a natural environment for insurance companies to offer their services. Several large insurance companies have…
In the first five years of Bitcoin’s existence, the IRS did not offer any guidance about how cryptocurrency would be taxed. In 2014, though, the bureau finally started to weigh in on the subject, starting with their declaration that cryptocurrency would be classified as a property for tax purposes, not as a currency. There are…
