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10 Facts About Ethereum You Didn't Know
Ethereum is one of the biggest alt-coins to invest in, and it's one that even manages to have Bitcoin shaking in its proverbial boots it's poised to overtake Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency with the highest market cap value.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in The Chain
Un-Blocking the Coffee Chain
When you think of chains in the mountains of colorful Colorado, The Rockies, McDonald's, AMC might even come to mind. But what if I told you a new chain was forming that will revolutionize the coffee industry? Let’s explore together!
By Rocco Brudno8 years ago in The Chain
10 Richest Bitcoin Millionaires
For a currency less than ten years old, Bitcoin has made remarkable strides in the world's economy. It's value has been volatile, but always high. At the time of writing this, the price of Bitcoin is in excess of $7,000, meaning that someone with just 150 Bitcoins is the equivalent of a millionaire. Several people and organizations investing in Bitcoin have, of course, more than surpassed 150 Bitcoins, with some parties in possession of the equivalent of more than a billion dollars. These parties include current and former criminals, as well as powerful business magnates and some people who just got lucky by investing in Bitcoin before its price skyrocketed. This list discusses some of the richest Bitcoin millionaires in the world, how they came about their wealth, and what they're doing with it.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in The Chain
Why Does Warren Buffett Hate Bitcoin?
When it comes to investing, no one has the clout, talent, or epic track record that Warren Buffett has. The Oracle of Omaha has been able to pick investment winners that most people never saw coming, and has been able to do some of the best stock market trades in history thanks to his foresight.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in The Chain
Why Do Governments Hate Bitcoin?
Whether or not you have tried your hand at owning or using Bitcoin, or whether you even know what cryptocurrencies actually are, the sheer amount of media buzz surrounding the crypto market is enough to let you know that Bitcoin will become valuable in our society. Despite this undeniable importance, it's not difficult to see that the governments of the world—especially in the countries where cryptocurrencies are most popular—are nervous about the skyrocketing success of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in The Chain
AI Traders Handling Crypto Markets Aim to Blur Professional Lines. Top Story - August 2018.
Adding machine learning assistance to existing markets isn't a new concept, but no one has gone quite as far as teaching a machine to play the financial market with limited human interaction.
By Andrej Kovacevic8 years ago in The Chain
10 Reasons Why Blockchain Is Recession-Proof
Trump's economic policies have not been boding well for most Americans. The trade wars have caused farmers to suffer, while poor regulations have made more than one business go belly-up. It's understandable why many financial experts are now telling people to prepare for an economic downturn.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in The Chain
Things Pushing Blockchain Forward in 2018
Conversations about blockchain systems usually revolve around Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Social media is overrun with people who are thrilled to own the smallest amount of Bitcoin. It's true that those are two things pushing blockchain forward, but they're hardly the only ones.
By Dr. Ethan Levi8 years ago in The Chain
Why Are So Many Young People Investing in Cryptocurrency? . Top Story - July 2018.
The ancestors of cryptocurrency date back at least as far as 1982, when David Chaum founded the DigiCash company and invented "ecash." However, the modern era of decentralized cryptocurrency began in 2009 with the advent of Bitcoin, which remains the standard by which all other digital currency is measured. Today, there are more young people investing in cryptocurrency than any other age bracket. Not only is the Millennial generation financially invested in cryptocurrency, it is also mentally invested in moving beyond the existing financial systems of the world. In other words, the younger generation is more willing to accept the risks of working with a relatively young market rather than maintain the current status quo.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in The Chain
