Author: Steve Walters

The Ultimate Guide to OKEx: Complete Review

Steve Walters Steve Walters

OKEx is a relatively new cryptocurrency exchange platform, having been split off from the well established OKCoin exchange in May 2017. As with any cryptocurrency platform there are certainly things to look at to decide if you can trust your coins to them, and with that in mind I’ve put together a review of OKEx to show you what benefits you might get from trading through them, and what problems you might run into as well.

Note that as of May 2018 OKEx is the second largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. Only Binance has more than the over $2 billion in trade volume seen at OKEx.

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Beginners Guide to VirWoX: Complete Review

Steve Walters Steve Walters

Buying Bitcoin through Paypal is something many people would like to do, but there are almost no exchanges out there that support Bitcoin purchases via Paypal. Thankfully I said “almost no”, because today I want to let you know about one exchange that will let you buy Bitcoin with Paypal, which is something that’s very helpful to a large group of individuals.

So, today I’ll talk a bit about Virtual World Exchange, or VirWoX, which has found an interesting loophole as part of their business model and because of this you can buy Bitcoin with Paypal.

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What are Colored Coins? The Ultimate Guide

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While not well known or widely used, colored coins could very well be the beginning of Bitcoin 2.0 as they expand the utility of the Bitcoin blockchain. The colored coins are tokens that are representations of real world assets on the blockchain. You can use colored coins to prove ownership of any physical asset, from precious metals to cars to real estate, or equities and bonds. And they are extremely easy to issue.

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Beginners Guide to Ethfinex: Complete Review

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Ethfinex is an exciting new decentralized exchange that focuses on Ethereum based ERC-20 tokens. It’s ultimate goal is to be the hub for the extended Ethereum community, providing not only trading, but also communications and the ability for Ethereum developers, traders and enthusiasts to come together for discussions and crowdsourcing needs. It’s a sister site to Bitfinex, and as such it shares similar objectives. It is also designed for intermediate and advanced trades, so this should be kept in mind when opening an Ethfinex trading account.

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The Ultimate Trezor Wallet Review

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Just as Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency, the Trezor is the original hardware wallet for storing your Bitcoins. The Trezor pioneered the hardware storage space for cryptocurrencies, and long enjoyed a large advantage over competitors in terms of security and features. While some competitors are arguably catching up to the Trezor, it is still one of the top choices for those who need a hardware storage solution for their Bitcoins and other alt-coins.

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Ledger Nano S Wallet Review

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If you own Bitcoin already you may have heard of the Ledger Nano S. It has rapidly become one of the top selling Bitcoin hardware wallets thanks to its affordable price, and excellent ability to secure your Bitcoins from hackers and theft. You may be wondering if it’s really worth it to spend the money on a hardware wallet like this, and that is a very good question.

Incidentally, the Ledger Nano S currently retails for €79 (about $97). Ultimately the decision lies in your hands, but when you consider that other wallets are no more secure than the smartphone, tablet, or computer they reside on (i.e. not very secure against malware and the like at all), you might begin to see why investing in a hardware wallet like the Ledger Nano S is a smart decision.

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Beginner’s Guide to Bitstamp: Complete Review

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One of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, and also one of the most highly respected, is the Bitstamp exchange. Begun in Slovenia, the exchange has undergone several transformations, and has grown to have one of the largest European user bases, and is a popular choice for cryptocurrency traders across the world, thanks to its global office locations.

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Beginner’s Guide to Bittrex: Complete Review

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Bittrex is a cryptocurrency exchange based in Seattle Washington in the U.S.A. It was one of the top 3 exchanges in the world for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but has seen some problems towards the end of 2017 that eroded investor confidence in the platform and as of April 2018 it ranks as the #8 exchange in Bitcoin trading volume and #6 in overall trading volume with close to $300 million in daily volume.

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