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WednesdayJun 19, 2019 11:09 am

Predicting A $20K Bitcoin Bull Run

Bitcoin’s historic bull run of December 2017 raised a lot of eyebrows and brought a lot of attention to cryptocurrency on mainstream news and media outlets. Unfortunately, the market cap plummeted by almost 80% and the sell-off post-December was fueled by FUD and the bubble popped. Billions of dollars were shaved off traders’ portfolios in a matter of weeks and people speculated whether Bitcoin and other digital assets were dead. It was a long crypto winter. Not all things were doom and gloom. Since the bull run of 2017, followed by the market correction, the cryptocurrency market witnessed higher adoption,…

TuesdayJun 18, 2019 12:48 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Catches Up with Cyber Security Pioneer John McAfee in the Bahamas

On Episode 64 of the Wild West Crypto Show – Living in Exile in the Bahamas – news on developments in the space continued to break at crypto speed. The show featured a segment devoted to cyber security pioneer John McAfee, who aims to be America’s next president. McAfee rose to fame as the developer of the world’s first commercially successful antivirus software. In the years since, his campaign to become commander-in-chief in 2020 is not all he has launched; a cryptocurrency trading platform that he developed recently debuted. Christened ‘Magic’, the platform promises to allow users to trade cryptocurrencies…

TuesdayJun 18, 2019 11:03 am

Nexus Mutual | Quick Overview

There’s a variety of interesting projects going on in the crypto space today, so much so that it can be easy to overlook some of the more compelling ones that might have more staying power. Let’s take a look at Nexus Mutual and understand why this particular project may have staying power within the cryptocurrency industry. We will take a look at Nexus Mutual and dig into why it may matter. We start with the premise that great products are customer centric and help to improve the experience of the end user in some form or fashion. A company like…

MondayJun 17, 2019 12:24 pm

How Lost Bitcoins Affect the Market In The Long-Term

Losing your keys is one thing, losing your bitcoin? That’s another thing entirely. Why? While your car keys may be found, your bitcoins may be gone for good. Depending on how these bitcoins were lost, they may never ever be recovered. Your bitcoins may simply disappear into bitcoin purgatory never to find an active wallet to call home. This should certainly have an impact on the market price. There are only 21 million bitcoins. After the last bitcoin is mined, no more should be minted. With lost bitcoins, the scarce digital asset, should become even more scarce pushing the price…

FridayJun 14, 2019 11:48 am

World Crypto Conference 2019 in Vegas Welcomes Facebook’s Big Bet on Cryptocurrency

By the time World Crypto Conference (WCC) gets underway October 29-31, 2019, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, more should be known about Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency, Libra. The company has promised further details, with the release of a white paper scheduled for June 16. Deliberation of Libra will likely dominate discussion at the conference. The social media giant is so big that talk of its proposed stablecoin is destined to suck some oxygen out of the room. However, tales of Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) will not be the only ones told at WCC. Hosted by event management company EVOLV, the second…

FridayJun 14, 2019 11:01 am

Why Bitcoin Forks Are Destined to Die

When you think about Bitcoin, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, probably literal stacks of money. Especially since Bitcoin prices are starting to rebound again. But which cryptocurrency comes to mind when you think of Bitcoin? Is it the original Bitcoin (BTC) or one of its illegitimate offspring? Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Bitcoin Gold (BTG) Bitcoin SV (BSV) Chances are, you don’t think about any of these when you think of Bitcoin. After all, they’re not really Bitcoin, are they? They’re Bitcoin forks, and unfortunately, there’s an entire graveyard of failed forks. Why Do Bitcoin Forks Fail? Like…

ThursdayJun 13, 2019 12:28 pm

What’s Up with Facebook and Cryptocurrency?

It’s complicated When it comes to volatile relationships, nothing beats Facebook’s stance towards cryptocurrency. The social media giant went from neutral to somewhat supportive, then they turned around and banned cryptocurrency from being advertised on their platform. Then, last month, they reversed their anti-cryptocurrency ban and scaled back restrictions on blockchain and crypto advertisements. And here’s the kicker. They’re starting their own cryptocurrency too. Of course, this isn’t exactly breaking news. Facebook has always toyed with the idea of developing their own digital currency, even as they suppressed crypto’s presence on their actual platform. But Facebook isn’t just talking about…

WednesdayJun 12, 2019 9:55 am

Did India Just Try to Ban Crypto?

Unless you’re completely new to cryptocurrency, you already know that governments being averse to the technology is nothing new. In fact, it’s almost expected. The technology is still new, and with the exception of a handful of countries that have chosen to embrace cryptocurrency, most are still apprehensive to it. There have been countless times where the markets came to a grinding halt as the world waited to hear what the United States, China, or South Korea would say about cryptocurrency. Sometimes, the markets even tanked because of it. None of the previous policies against cryptocurrency by a major country…

TuesdayJun 11, 2019 11:15 am

HODL RALLY is Licensed to Thrill with James Bond Black Tie Cocktail Party in Monte Carlo

As HODL RALLY makes its way across Europe, don’t be surprised if you spot an Aston Martin DB5 in the magnificent motorcade, which is expected to include up to 100 supercars. Nor should you bat an eyelid at any of the tuxedo-clad gentlemen sipping martinis in the Monte Carlo Casino at the James Bond-themed poker evening. It’s all part of the fun, as HODL RALLY crisscrosses five countries and eight cities on its 1,800-mile crusade, from June 30 to July 8, to raise awareness of blockchain technology. The festivities will begin with a pre-launch party at Maddox Nightclub on Saturday,…

TuesdayJun 11, 2019 9:51 am

How Crypto Should be Regulated

The world of crypto should embrace regulation! Now, I know “regulation” is a dirty word and some of you are likely already cursing my name. Yes, it’s a touchy subject for many within the industry but hear me out for a few minutes… there’s a method to my madness I assure you. So don’t hang me just yet, it may not be quite what you think. A good bit of what I’m about to say may well not be very popular among a portion of readers and while admittedly my opinion shouldn’t be the sole reason you change your views…