The time has come to make decentralized finance more P2P-oriented than it has been so far. During this first wave of decentralized finance projects and services, users have been more than willing to part with their funds. It is very similar to how decentralized exchanges work, as convenience seems to trump privacy and security in […]
Institutional demand for crypto isn’t subsiding, but impact will be gradual
As another $2-trillion stimulus package looms in the U.S., institutions will continue to look at BTC as a hedge against inflation. For example, just last week, when the currency was hovering around the $30,000 threshold, a whole host of pundits was warning investors to brace for impact, suggesting that the premier crypto asset was on […]
Bitcoin ‘ascendant’ as GameStop saga unfolds, Bitfinex CTO says
The GameStop short squeeze and Bitcoin have a lot more in common than appears at the surface, according to Paolo Ardoino. The sudden rise of stocks like GameStop (GME) have shined a positive light on Bitcoin (BTC), as more retail investors look to “rail against” the financial status quo, according to Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino. […]
Decentralized identity is the way to fighting data and privacy theft
In the digitizing world, identity is everything and blockchain is to make it safe for everyone: users, businesses and governments. Decentralized identity is a function of blockchain technology that delivers real-world benefits to users quickly and easily, allowing them to benefit from things such as easier logins, faster credit checks and an overall smoother online […]
Thanks Bitcoin, MicroStrategy stock is up 113% since being downgraded by Citigroup
MSTR stock has surged by roughly 113% since Dec. 8 when it was downgraded by a Citigroup analyst. On Dec. 8, 2020, Citigroup, one of the largest banks in the world, downgraded MicroStrategy’ss stock (MSTR). Since then, MSTR stock is up 113.27% from $289.45 to $617.31, as the price of Bitcoin (BTC) rallied. In the […]
Indian government looking to crack down on crypto scams with proposed ban: Cashaa CEO
Kumar Gaurav said “there is no way any government” can outright ban crypto given its nature as a global and decentralized system. Kumar Gaurav, founder and CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Cashaa, believes the Indian government’s latest efforts to regulate digital currencies are more of an attempt to prevent illicit activities in the industry rather than […]
The future of crypto trading will be omni-chain
The only way for DeFi to realize its potential is through an omni-chain approach, enabling assets of any kind to flow freely through all platforms. It’s now virtually unarguable that decentralized finance is blockchain’s “killer use case.” Total value locked in DeFi grew by over 3,000% over the year leading up to January 2021. On […]
‘When alt season?’ eToro may have some answers
In 2020, holding the top 100 altcoins equally was a more lucrative investment than Bitcoin up until Dec. 18, according to eToro. Investors who knew when to swap Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins could have boosted their gains significantly in 2020, according to new research from eToro, the popular social trading platform. The challenge, of course, […]
The job market for bookkeepers in the United States
Of the several trends in bookkeeping that have arisen over the past several years, the most important is the emphasis on industry qualifications. In addition to having the education and qualifications, bookkeepers are expected to are bookkeepers in demand be members of The American Institute of Bookkeepers. One aspect of bookkeeping jobs that have become […]
12 Future Bitcoin Scenarios: From Bullish to Bearish
The next halving in 2024 will further reduce the block reward from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, potentially increasing bitcoin’s price as the supply of new bitcoin slows down. This pattern suggests a strong correlation between the halving events and the long-term price appreciation of bitcoin. Depending on Bitcoin’s price fluctuations, you can either hold […]