Bitcoin is not the only blockchain and certainly not the most notorious. It is, however, the most popular and so it must bear the brunt of negative popular opinion. Rémi Quirion, the Chief Scientist of Quebec, discussed how misguided popular opinion is about Bitcoin. He brings attention to the way…
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The current state of the cryptocurrency market means rough waters
Equity markets and cryptocurrency markets alike plowed forward in 2017. Each market saw incredible gains throughout the year, especially cryptocurrencies. Unfortunately, that trend reversed in the beginning of 2018. Cryptocurrency markets started to see consistent losses, and even equity markets took a temporary tumble. Most equity markets saw better gains…
Arizona House Bill 2603 and Cryptocurrency Regulation: What You Need to Know
Arizona House Bill 2603 passed the Arizona House of Representatives with a strong 56 in favor, 3 not in favor, and 1 abstention. From there, the bill passed unanimously in the senate and was officially signed into law on April the 3rd by Arizona governor Doug Ducey. This bill will…
Step-by-step guide to understanding how crypto gambling works
In recent years, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero have grown in popularity. Since these digital currencies can't be controlled by any single government, they're often used for gambling and other legally-grey areas. While there are a ton of cryptocurrency gambling websites that offer prizes for users, it's important to remember…
Famed Investor George Soros Plans to Invest in Cryptocurrencies
George Soros is a controversial investor who has gained both notoriety and success by making difficult decisions. He has historically been involved with the decline of major banks and has become a notable political investor. Despite recent negative remarks about cryptocurrencies, his $26 million family office has revealed that it…
Chinese Government Tightens Control On Cryptocurrency: Keeps Economy Strong
In an effort to protect the yuan (RMB), the People's Bank of China said it will apply strict measures to cryptocurrencies. And while the statement published on the Chinese central bank's website March 29 offered no specifics on policies against either crypto, virtual or digital currencies, the deputy director of…