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30 People Who Were Really Wrong About Bitcoin

30 People Who Were Really Wrong About Bitcoin“The horse is here to stay but the automobile is only a novelty – a fad.” So scolded a bank president in 1903, warning Henry Ford’s lawyer not to invest in the motor company. 80 years later, inventor Marty Cooper predicted: “Cellular phones will absolutely not replace local wire systems.” And, 30 years after that, […]

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December 9, 2017 0

10 of the Biggest Lies Told About Bitcoin

10 of the Biggest Lies Told About BitcoinAs British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli once averred, there are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics. Bitcoin is frequently on the receiving end of them all, whether it’s exaggerated statistics about energy consumption or damned lies conflating it with terrorism. We’ve rounded up 10 of the most pervasive mistruths and endeavored to […]

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December 9, 2017 0

A Bitcoin User’s Guide on Upcoming Forked Coins

another fork Bitcoin XLike it or not, forking bitcoin has become an efficient approach for blockchain teams to receive quick money. How many forks will we have? Are there services support them? Also Read: This Bulgarian Business School Offers Bitcoin Scholarships A Glimpse at Forked Coins Already Existing Bitcoin Cash (BCH), the first bitcoin fork, was only listed on Viabtc […]

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Bitcoin for Beginners: Which Cryptocurrency Exchange Should I Use?

Bitcoin for Beginners: Which Cryptocurrency Exchange Should I Use?It’s a question which surfaces daily on Telegram, Twitter, and Reddit: “Which exchange should I join?” The cheapest and most reliable means of purchasing cryptocurrency is generally through an exchange which will take your fiat currency and swap it for crypto. But with dozens of exchanges to choose from, each offering different features and currencies, […]

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December 9, 2017 0

Three Times as Much Bitcoin Cash Has Been Claimed as Bitcoin Gold

Three Times as Much Bitcoin Cash Has Been Claimed as Bitcoin GoldThe public’s appetite for forked coins seems to be diminishing. Data shows that around 6.6 million BCH has been claimed to date, compared to just 2.2 million BTG. There’s still time for more bitcoin gold to be claimed, but thus far most holders have been deterred from doing so. Reasons include BTG’s low value compared […]

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December 8, 2017 0

Bitcoin Miners Are Pestering Utility Companies for Cheap Hydro Power

Bitcoin Miners Are Pestering Utility Companies for Cheap Hydro PowerThe world’s most desirable places to live and work are no longer in major metropolitan areas: they’re remote and at altitude. That’s according to bitcoin miners at least, who are fueling a boom for land and utilities in some of the world’s most scenic regions. They’re not relocating for the breathtaking views, however, but for […]

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December 8, 2017 0

Bitcoin Gamers Dropped from Steam Due to Fees and Volatility

Bitcoin Gamers Dropped from Steam due to Fees and VolatilityCiting price volatility and transaction fees, Steam, the popular online gaming platform, is out of the bitcoin business effective 6 December. The world’s most popular cryptographic currency is ripping all economic textbooks apart, reaching price highs unimaginable just weeks, if not hours, ago. That, and a congested mempool with transacting costs to compound, means a […]

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The Obvious Bitcoin Christmas Gift Guide 2017

The Ultimate Bitcoin Christmas Gift Guide 2017It’s that time of year again when thoughts turn to all the cool swag you’ll receive on Christmas Day, and hand out of course, cos’ let’s not forget that Xmas is also about giving. Whether you’re an experienced bitcoiner seeking gift ideas for one of your own, or a complete novice cursed with a crypto […]

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December 7, 2017 0

Over 10,000 People Have Downloaded Fake Cryptocurrency Apps

Over 10,000 People Have Downloaded Fake Cryptocurrency AppsThe open web can be a dangerous place for cryptocurrency users. Phishing, trojans, and social engineering all come with the territory, ensuring that even the savviest of bitcoin-holders must remain alert. Within the walled gardens of Apple and Google’s app stores, however, there’s an assumption that if a mobile app has been vetted and downloaded […]

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December 6, 2017 0

More Bitcoin Fork Clones on the Way: Bitcoin God Will Be Born Xmas Day

Symbolic Bitcoin Clones: Bitcoin God Will Be Born on Xmas DayIt seems forking bitcoin has become a new cryptocurrency obsession lately as a myriad of bitcoin clones are joining the economy. Now two more bitcoin fork ‘snapshots’ seem to be on the horizon, called “Bitcoin God” and “Bcash”. Also read: Bitcoin-Based Ethereum Smart Contract and Sidechain Rival RSK Launches Chandler Guo Wants to Give a Symbolic […]

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