The now famous Bitcoin whitepaper released in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto was the basis for the creation of a peer-to-peer electronic cash that has begun to disrupt financial markets. Bitcoin (BTC), when launched in 2009, became the very first cryptocurrency based on a peer-to-peer cryptographically secured network. And it exists without a central authority providing oversight and governance.
When you are trading cryptocurrencies with margin it means you are adding leverage to your position by borrowing money to increase the size of your trade. The funds borrowed may come from the exchange itself, or it may come from an outside lender, or it could be a peer-to-peer lending solution. It is typically necessary to pay interest on the funds borrowed to trade on margin as well.
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Despite all the hiccups in value that the cryptocurrency world has seen in the past year, it is still growing at a rather rapid phase.
According to a study conducted by PwC in association with Crypto Valley, initial coin offerings (ICOs) in the first six months of 2018 surpassed the whole investment volume of ICOs in 2017. It was a significant metric, the said volume comprised of no less than $13.7 billion.
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Now that Halloween’s behind us, it is officially time to start preparing for the holiday season! Seeing as most cryptocurrencies peak in value around the start of the new year, now is probably the best time to cozy up with a cup of joe and spend a couple of hours researching. To get started, read this list of three altcoins that could very well be among the top contenders to mark 2019.
Of the 902 ICOs in 2017, only 435 succeeded- which means 52% of all the ICOs last year failed. The competition is real.
I can tell you for fact that you need a multi-faceted approach to your ICO marketing.
And why?
Because with a strategic approach to their ICO and launch, projects like EOS have raised billions in investment. Heck- niche projects like Dragon, which is a decentralized currency for casinos, raised 320 million in investment.
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We all know it. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have seen a dramatic surge in popularity in the past few years, especially throughout 2017 and into 2018. The massive price increases combined with more scrutiny and interest from the financial community is making cryptocurrency conversations par for the course for most people.
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Whether you’re a serious investor or simply a cryptocurrency enthusiast, you should know more about hardware wallets other than the fact that “they are used to store coins” — simply because that’s what a five-year-old child would say. So, in an effort to compile an easy-to-read overview of hardware wallets, we bring you this article.
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Those just beginning to learn about cryptocurrencies and the workings of exchanges for Bitcoin and other coins will be best served if they begin their education in trading and exchanging cryptocurrencies with one of the exchanges that was expressly designed for beginners.
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Buying Bitcoin has become increasingly easy and convenient over the past several years. Today there are a large number of payment options for buying Bitcoin, which is no surprise really, given how profitable Bitcoin investing has been for so many people.
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Decentralization is a common term thrown about by authors, builders, and crypto enthusiasts alike.
But what is decentralization? It is not merely a concept that is confined to one sector, it applies to all aspects of life from policy making to economics. Decentralization is the elimination of a central party that has full control and access over a network.
