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FridayAug 23, 2019 11:17 am

What is Softbank?

Softbank Group Corp. is a Japanese multinational conglomerate holding corporation based in Japan. It has been around for quite sometime now. Different branches of Softbank include Softbank Corp., the more recent Softbank Vision fund, ARM, and an investment management firm. Softbank also owns Boston Dynamics, and significant stakes in Sprint, Alibaba, Yahoo! Japan It recently branched out to investing in more innovative companies such as Uber, OYO rooms, Didi Chuxing, Ola, in addition to other compelling and controversial companies such as WeWork. Its leaders have high ambitions and have been on an investment spree across the world, raising funds from…

ThursdayAug 22, 2019 12:07 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Promotes the Texas Brand of Patriotism, Freedom in Crypto Markets

Cryptocurrency’s soft revolutionary appeal in establishing a free-enterprise form of currency as a competitive alternative to established government-regulated banking systems makes it a natural target for comparisons with the Tea Party’s limited government politics in episode 73 of the Wild West Crypto Show, titled ‘Freedom & Cryptos’. Hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates present their own salt-of-the-earth Texas humor and commonsense criticism in each episode of their multi-platform broadcast, and, on this show, they use their perspectives to address China trade tariff impacts on the crypto space and a history-making crypto trading platform in New York City. Additionally, their interview…

ThursdayAug 22, 2019 10:57 am

Should I Invest in Bitcoin or Altcoins?

The crypto industry has over 2,308 altcoins and tokens, and almost every month hundreds of new tokens are added to the market. With every new token, there’s a promise of innovation, changing the industry and the crypto ecosystem. With so many options, it gets overwhelming to pick a token to buy. However, it doesn’t have to be challenging, and you can pick tokens that suit your financial goals and risk appetite. There is no right or wrong token, but there’s always the best-suited tokens for different portfolios. So let’s dive into this and go over facts and investment opportunities in…

WednesdayAug 21, 2019 1:32 pm

Save $300 on ‘Consensus: Invest’ with CryptoCurrencyWire Promo Code

CoinDesk’s ‘Consensus: Invest’ conference will provide a forum for institutional investors and service providers to establish the foundation for the future of crypto The convention will take place November 12 in New York City, featuring insights on where cryptocurrency is headed in the near future ‘Consensus: Invest’ will build on last year’s slate of keynote speakers that included prominent entrepreneurs and the chairs of the NYSE and SEC The hot August days of summer are the perfect time for potential crypto community investors to think about the chilly November nights that will soon usher in this year’s third annual ‘Consensus:…

WednesdayAug 21, 2019 11:23 am

Will Ethereum Replace Bitcoin Some Day?

On July 24, 2019, institutional cryptocurrency exchange SFOX suggested that Ethereum may not be an altcoin anymore. In its latest report, SFOX suggested that “ETH may not fit into the altcoin category because BTC’s current correlation with Ether is markedly higher than its correlations with other altcoins.” The report further stated that “This may support the idea that Ethereum is coming into its own as a blockchain that is publicly recognized as an asset on its own terms, much like Bitcoin. If this trend continues, it may become inappropriate to categorize Ethereum as an ‘altcoin’ at par with other crypto…

TuesdayAug 20, 2019 1:14 pm

Winnipeg Crypto Conference to Educate Businesses and Individuals on the Future of Money

The inaugural Winnipeg Crypto Conference will highlight numerous opportunities that blockchain and cryptocurrency innovations bring to the table Winnipeg Crypto Conference 2019 has a lineup of over 20 national and international speakers who will share their expertise and predictions for the future of cryptocurrencies Early bird tickets are still available for those who would like to ensure their attendance in October 2019 The 2019 Winnipeg Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and Alternative Money Conference will give both businesses and individuals insight into the future of money and the benefits of using cryptocurrency. Scheduled to take place October 11-13, 2019, the conference will focus…

TuesdayAug 20, 2019 1:07 pm

What You Need To Know About The Robinhood UK Broker License

Cryptocurrency-enthusiasts already use Robinhood in the states for their traditional equities and innovative cryptocurrency trading needs. This privately held finance startup company is in fact valued over a billion dollars and joins the ranks of the unicorn club. Robinhood rose to the ranks of the unicorn club by becoming one thing for a specific audience. It showed that by focusing on eliminating fees and appealing to a design friendly mobile oriented consumer base, they could raise the bar and build a rabid base. With incentives such as earning a stock for referring friends and zero-fee trading, Robinhood became an app…

MondayAug 19, 2019 1:32 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Tracks the Alt Currency Roller Coaster

It’s been another wild week in crypto land as news came out about bitcoin’s rising dominance. During episode 72 of The Wild West Crypto Show, hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates seemed breathless from tracking bitcoin’s roller-coaster ride. Titled ‘Bitcoin Dominance Reaches 70 Percent’, the segment discussed how, once again, the cryptocurrency has fallen below the psychological $10,000 mark. Together with the decline in other major alts, including Ethereum, Ripple's XRP and Litecoin, this has erased some $20 billion in value from crypto investor portfolios. While the cryptocurrency market may be in the doldrums, bitcoin dominance – a measure of…

MondayAug 19, 2019 12:44 pm

HODLing Bitcoin: 2017 vs 2019

Think of cryptocurrency markets as a Formula One race, except for the fact that this race is on all year round. Cryptocurrencies are qualifying teams and the price action that you see for any cryptocurrency – like Bitcoin – is fuel for the car. This fuel is represented by cycles of fear and greed. Fuel is the most crucial element for racing cars. It keeps the cars going. F1 cars consume 140 liters or more in fuel, much more than ordinary cars. If the car runs out of fuel, it stops. Similarly, cryptocurrency markets and hype cycles run on fear…

FridayAug 16, 2019 11:17 am

Will Altcoins Continue To Bleed This Season?

Are altcoins bleeding out and falling to Bitcoin’s market dominance in the cryptosphere? Bitcoin’s dominance is at 68.3% of the entire crypto market capitalization and altcoins are getting crushed in trades against it. In this month alone, Bitcoin’s dominance rate hit 70% for the first time in 26 months and is currently the most prevalent, trading at $10,227. While Bitcoin has continued to gain market share in the past seven days, major altcoins like Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin and even Binance coin have lost significant market share. In a nutshell, they’re bleeding out. As altcoins struggle against BTC market…