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Can the Crypto Market Ever Recover?
The crypto market was at a fever pitch in November of 2017. Everyone was talking up Bitcoin, asking which alt-coin would be the next to boom, and swearing that they would hold onto their Bitcoin until the day they died.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in The Chain
If You're in the Real Estate Business, You Need to Learn About Blockchain
Disrupting this, disrupting that—tech bloggers, industry pundits, market forecasters, and anyone with dollar signs scrolling across their corneas absolutely loved to apply the word “disrupting” to any title or SEO meta description.
By Andrej Kovacevic7 years ago in The Chain
Cryptocurrencies That Were Proven to Be Scams
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum hold great potential for the future of the economy. Unfortunately, just like every other new technology, the blockchain technology used to support these decentralized currencies is also used by some for nefarious purposes, so you should be aware of the some of the cryptocurrency scandals that have left people in the red. In particular, there are several surprising stories of Bitcoin wallets and other cryptocurrencies that were proven to be scams, allowing for the idea that there are signs you shouldn't invest in crypto. Here are some of the scams we know about.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in The Chain
10 Signs You Shouldn't Invest in Crypto
Cryptocurrencies are some of the hottest new investments you can make—and everyone is talking about them. Whether it's the newest Bitcoin mining rigs you're seeing, or the newest ways ICOs are slated to work, crypto seems to have something for everyone.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in The Chain
10 Worthless ICOs That Turned Out to Be Scams
How far would you go for money? Would you work day and night for it? Would you take a job you don’t like for it? Would you marry for it? Or, would you go so far as to scam others out of it to better your life?
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in The Chain
10 ICO Statistics Investors Should Know. Top Story - September 2018.
The world of blockchain technology is one that's literally filled to the brim with investment opportunities. No matter where you look, there's money to be made and potential for amazing things to happen.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in The Chain
10 Things That Bitcoin Has Bought
Could you imagine a world where you would be able to order up things you adore using digital currency? If so, welcome to the modern era. It's been happening for a while, and now, you can even book a trip using Bitcoin.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in The Chain
How to Book a Trip Using Bitcoin
Turks and Caicos. Istanbul. Tokyo. Everyone has at least one place they want to visit, but if you're like most people, you don't always have the money laying around to actually pay for a trip of your choosing.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in The Chain
10 Things You Should Know About Investing in Bitcoin and Taxes
Investing in Bitcoin is something that has made many people thousands, and sometimes even millions, of dollars. It's a tech-heavy endeavor that is both risky and rewarding at the same time. For many people, Bitcoin is known as the new criminal currency due to its link to the Russian election scandal, Silk Road, and, of course, the Dark Web.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in The Chain
10 Intelligent Ways to Pull Out of Crypto Investing
Cryptocurrency investing is one of the most dangerous investments you can make, and that's no joke. After Bitcoin's dramatic crash and the many scandals that Bitcoin wallets have dealt with, it's easy to see why most people don't want to stay invested in crypto.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in The Chain
Is Bitcoin Going to Fail?
Bitcoin revolutionized the way we view the world's economy when it was first introduced in 2009. Millions of forward-thinking people, including several high-profile celebrity investors, have purchased large amounts of Bitcoin with the expectation that it will become a dominant currency. Bitcoin's value peaked in late 2017 when a single Bitcoin was worth nearly $20,000. Today, Bitcoin hovers in the range of $6,000–$8,000 which, while still a hefty value, is a far cry from what Bitcoin was once worth. This depreciation isn't exactly a vote of confidence in the cryptocurrency, and it was a big reason people are worried about Bitcoin as a store of value. In fact, it's enough to make you ask, "Is Bitcoin going to fail?"
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in The Chain
10 Ways Companies Are Profiting off Bitcoin
Bitcoin investing seems to be an individual-only way to get rich, but that's actually an illusion. These days, the rebellious cryptocurrency that was once used by hackers and criminals has become increasingly corporate-friendly.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in The Chain