It would be difficult to have missed the growing interest in Bitcoin and the alternate versions of cryptocurrency that are now available. There has been a significant growth of interest in the world of crypto finances, but for the millions of new users, many are not giving much consideration to the security of their digital finances. One of the most...
Bitcoin will mark 2018’s first quarter as its worst ever. The world’s top cryptocurrency dropped significantly standing at $6,782.64. While newbie’s in the financial world may panic or even choose to liquidate what’s left of their Bitcoin investments, a recent forecast by financial experts from howmuch.net indicate that the popular cryptocurrency may make an unexpected comeback. According to the financial...
The domain name “bitcoin.org” was registered on 18 August 2008. In November 2008, a link to a paper authored by Satoshi Nakamoto titled Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System was posted to a cryptography mailing list. Nakamoto put the Bitcoin software into implementation as open source code. It was released in January 2009. The identity of Nakamoto remains unknown. More...
No matter you’re operating online or in a physical location using, by using Bitcoin you can enjoy significant benefits. These benefits can prove to be more significant than those associated with credit card services and other payment methods. So, it’s no surprise that many websites are now accepting Bitcoin as payment for the goods and services they offer. Moreover, the...
Adult brands are usually among the first to adopt innovations, which is evidenced by the quick acceptance of virtual reality, 3D video, haptic technology and even the internet. Now that blockchain and cryptocurrencies have exploded in recent years, it’s not surprising that the adult industry has already jumped on the wagon. Bitcoin, the most common cryptocurrency, is now supported by...
Move over credit cards: Cryptocurrency is the future of retail Blockchain may still be in its early stages–, but if recent trends can tell us anything, it’s that this and the next few years are set to establish the technology as a dominant force in e-commerce. Essentially, a cheat-proof ledger that monitors and authenticates financial transactions, blockchain has been widely...
Virtual currency can be characterized as a type of unregulated, digital money that is issued and sometimes controlled by its developers. It’s used and accepted among the members of a specific virtual community. The most famous virtual currency is bitcoin. Need a Bitcoin Merchant Account? Bitcoin is a public-ledger distributed virtual currency, which means anyone can see everyone else’s bitcoin...
The world’s 2 major cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ethereum, are facing growing problems. This could bring its impact on their character and play a decisive role in shaping their fundamental purpose in the upcoming years. Bitcoin, the largest digital currency at a market capitalization of $42.6 billion remains an unstable investment. Meanwhile, its users are struggling with rising fees and its...
Operation Choke Point has negatively impacted a number of small-business owners. They have their bank accounts closed and credit lines cancelled. Shutting Down Merchant Accounts Operation Choke Point is an initiative by the US Department of Justice, which was announced in 2013. It aims to investigate US banks and the business they are running with payday lenders, payment processors, and...
Recently a document was leaked that discusses the possible separation of the Bitcoin Foundation into two separate organizations. The separation would create a brand new entity to fund core development. The remainder of the Bitcoin Foundation would continue its work as a promotional organization supported by its current membership. This leaked document has made some question the health of the...
