by Daren P | Sep 12, 2018 | Banking, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Investing
There are two main camps of Bitcoin investors. It’s helpful to think of them in terms of active and passive investors, either way, it is important to know how to best protect your bitcoin investments. Passive investors would like to treat their Bitcoin holdings like a fine painting or a stack of U.S. Treasury bonds,
by Daren P | Sep 11, 2018 | Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies
It’s easy to get swept up in the hype surrounding cryptocurrency. It’s new, it’s tech-based, and a lot of people have made a lot of money. On paper, Bitcoin, in particular, seems great. It’s a way to transfer money from Point A to Point B quickly and securely without the involvement of banks or governmental
by James H | Sep 7, 2018 | Bitcoin, Blockchain
As interest in blockchain technology continues to rise, many in the crypto sphere debate how to push rapid adoption of the technology into mainstream society. The strongest push seems to be behind the creation of a “killer app” to drive people to the platform in the way that Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter do for social
by Daren P | Sep 6, 2018 | Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, Lifestyle
You’re ready to jump into the Bitcoin marketplace, you’ve done a little research, and now you’re ready to set up a wallet. That’s like an online bank account, right? Yes and no. We’re going to take a look at what a Bitcoin wallet actually does, survey the options available, and get you started with the
by Daren P | Sep 5, 2018 | Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, News
When unknown creator Satoshi Nakamoto first envisioned Bitcoin around 2008, the driving force behind the project was the expulsion of banks and government regulatory agencies from financial transactions. Nakamoto pictured a system whereby lines of code on the internet served in place of the traditional trusted third parties, allowing folks to move money back and
by Chris Dunn | Sep 4, 2018 | Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, Lifestyle, Travel tips
The digital world of cryptocurrency is slowly but surely bleeding over into the real world. It’s always been possible to pay for real-life goods with Bitcoin. Some of the earliest Bitcoin adopters, in fact, were pizza shops. Internet legends abound concerning some of the pizzas bought with the earliest Bitcoins, which would be worth thousands