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Top 15 #sto Agencies and Resources
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Without a doubt, initial coin offerings (ICOs) changed the investment landscape all around the globe. This more open form of investing gave a huge jolt to the crowdfunding movement and in turn has raised nearly $14 billion since 2014, spread across thousands of companies. ICOs were exactly what the #blockchain world needed to launch itself into the mainstream, but what it didn’t need were all the negative ramifications that came along with ICOs: fraud, pump and dump schemes, outright theft.Because ICOs offered little to no rights to token holders, governments struggled to step in and assert their control over the situation. On top of this, ICOs were missing out on major investment opportunities from VC funds and angel investment firms (essentially because laws dictate that VCs can only (...)

#bitcoin #security-token-agencies #security-token

La #monnaie est omniprésente dans la vie quotidienne. Pourtant, elle reste entourée de mystère. Un éclairage historique permet de mieux comprendre les questions monétaires contemporaines (#bitcoin, monnaies locales, #dollar...)

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#monnaie, #argent, #euro, #dollar, #économie, #monétaire, #histoire

Kraken Is Valued At $4 Billion, And #bitcoin Tops Google Search In 2018
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The State of The Market — December 13, 2018BTC: $3,440.26 (-1.17%)XRP: $0.304427 (-1.03%)ETH: $90.52 (-0.44%)After a few action-packed days, the market is relatively calm today. Bitcoin is trading above $3,400 and is not expected to crash below $3,000 anytime soon. With a few more days left for 2018, a short-term rally is possible as institutional platforms launch. The market changed by just $1 Billion today. Dentacoin (DCN) is up by nearly 18%, making it the top gainer in the last 24 hours.In other news, Basis, a stablecoin which raised $133 million from Alphabet’s venture capital arm GV, Baincapital Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz and others, is closing its doors due to regulatory issues, according to The Block. Basis plans to return most of the funds it raised. Also, Allianz Global (...)

#cryptocurrency #blockchain #cryptocurrency-news #cryptocurrency-investment

This Isn’t #pokemon — And Other Lessons from Crypto Trading
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This Isn’t Pokemon — And Other Lessons from Crypto TradingNo Place for Sensitive HeartsI.Billionaire investor and superangel Chris Sacca regrets more on what he passed on than what he “failed” at. He had an opportunity to invest in the early team of DropBox, but Chris wrongly compared it to Google Drive and thought Google would crush it. He didn’t invest.He also stayed in an Airbnb before it went mainstream and had a similar opportunity, but felt that it was dangerous. “I felt someone would get murdered or raped there,” Chris said.Of course, that’s probably true; with scale, the sheer number of people using Airbnb (or any other large consumer service) are bound to result in some crimes. The risk of harm distracted him from the potential of the investment.There are over 2000 ongoing cryptocurrency (...)

#bitcoin #crypto-pokemon #blockchain #bitcoin-pokemon

Stablecoins are now officially in vogue again
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What The Heck Are We Going To Do With So Many Stablecoins?With seemingly one new project unveiling multi-million-dollar funding every other week, no one will blame you for questioning there being too many stablecoins out there. Much have already been written about the various approaches which projects use to maintain stability — in this regard we would like to give a special shout-out to the research team at #blockchain.com for their tour de force piece titled The State of Stablecoins, as well as to the many stablecoin aficionados out there curating their research into single convenient destinations.The purpose of this post however, isn’t to compare between the various stability mechanisms and champion a particular argument (it also assumes some level of understanding around the concept (...)

#stable-coin #bitcoin #ethereum #cryptocurrency

#cryptocurrency Market Overview [December 2018]
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Market Cap: $109,672,007,61724h Vol: $16,543,133,132BTC Dominance: 54.8%From Monday, December 3rd when the evaluation of the cryptocurrency market capitalization was around $135 billion, the market has depreciated in evaluation by approximately 25,4 billion dollars measured to the current levels. The evaluation has gone even lower and was $104B on yesterday’s low.Looking at the global chart you can see that the evaluation is in a clear downtrend has been established and the evaluation is again back to its resistance line. As the evaluation looks like is going to make a lower high a lower low would be expected from here.Zooming out further on the global chart we can see that the evaluation previously broke out from a symmetrical triangle from the downside on December 3rd when this (...)

#cryptocurrency-2018 #crypto-2018 #bitcoin #trading

#bitcoin Cash Technical Analysis
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Bitcoin Cash recently caused a stir due to the hash-war between self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto Craig Wright and Roger Ver, the owner of the domain Bitcoin.com. After the hard-fork on 15th November, there are two chains left for Bitcoin Cash: Bitcoin Cash ABC and Bitcoin SV. Without further ado, let’s have a look at both chains from a technical point of view.BCH/BTC WEEKLY CHARTBitcoin Cash reached its peak in the first day of its launch on first August 2017 with being valued at 0.48697 BTC per 1 BCH. Since then, Bitcoin Cash is in a continuous downward spiral, losing 94.15 percent to date.BCH/BTC DAILY CHARTThe chart indicates no trend reversal, In fact, the enormous increase in volume during the recent 70.83 percent decline is a very bearish sign and indicates that large amounts of (...)

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Evaluating Drivers of #cryptocurrency Mass Adoption
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The current massive downturn in cryptocurrency markets feels strikingly different than previous ones.Amidst the all too familiar proclamations of #bitcoin’s death and assertions that cryptocurrency is a scam, I’m starting to see clear signs of meaningful adoption beyond speculation.These are some of the forces that I believe will gradually propel cryptocurrency across the chasm that separates starry-eyed early adopters from the pragmatic members of the early majority whose support is required for mainstream adoption.Institutional Adoption▻https://medium.com/media/fac55f04f8b8523dc1f4dc3b927942c8/hrefSome of the world’s largest and most influential institutions are embracing cryptocurrency with open arms.Bakkt is a startup owned by the operator of the New York Stock Exchange. With help from (...)

#crypto-adoption #blockchain #cryptocurrency-adoption

The Truth Behind the Slow Institutional Adoption of Crypto
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Disclaimer: This article has been written for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please do your own research and obtain independent financial advice before making any investment decisions.The Truth Behind the Slow Institutional Adoption of CryptoTrading cryptocurrencies is not easy and hedging crypto is even more difficult. In the past few months, there has been a lot of talk about institutional investors entering the crypto space but not much has been happening on the ground. Ever wondered why the adoption has been slow. Here are some reasons.Fragmented Liquidity: Liquidity is fragmented across thousands of crypto exchanges who have their own trading systems which are quite different from each other. As a professional trader, you need to open an account (...)

#cryptocurrency #cryptocurrency-investment #institutional-investor #bitcoin #institutional-crypto

The Simple Truth that #ico’s Forgot
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Offer value to your customer.You can no longer magic value from thin air. The new reality for cryptocurrencies to acknowledge. A product or service must deliver value: it supports and incentivizes platform adoption.Ultimately, it’s the driver that dictates success.As of mid-2018, over 1,000 projects have failed. Too many forgot — or chose to ignore — that to survive, you have to build something useful; although, this didn’t stop founders from raising $13.7 billion in the first six months of the year.However, the second half has been a wake-up call — and cryptocurrencies must now adapt.The Tide Has TurnedThere was a moment when the technology could do no wrong.Then several high-profile ICO’s were revealed as outright scams, robbing some $1.34 billion from unsuspecting investors, and sentiment changed. (...)

#blockchain-technology #blockchain #bitcoin #cryptocurrency

Sooner or Later You’ll have to use a Crypto Exchange
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sourceEven though #cryptocurrency, ICOs, and tokens are something that most of us are probably already used to, crypto exchanges are different — in the eyes of the majority, it’s an instrument only for traders, not actual crypto users who hold some tokens in their wallets awaiting to use them as a form payment on future platforms. However, as the market is maturing and the number of tokens is growing, more and more of them are spreading among crypto lovers, and the question arises: How can the average user switch between tokens with ease? Crypto exchanges are likely to be the answer.Tokens usage is inevitable, and here’s whyDiscounts for tokens and discount tokensImagine the situation where you can either pay full price for a purchase with your credit card or get a 20% discount in case you (...)

#bitcoin #education #blockchain #fintech

The Pinnacle of #blockchain Technology: The Decentralized Man
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Can the blockchain solve some of our most pressing challenges?As we continue our trudge forward into the 21st century, one thing has become apparent: progress is relentless. Individuals, entities, and entire industries not capable of innovation are quickly usurped and replaced by those that are — changing the face of many industries.Since #bitcoin hit the scene in 2009, blockchain has lit up headlines around the world — in part, due to its spectacular growth over the past decade, but also due to the enormous number of use-cases the technology seems poised to revolutionize.Nowadays, practically every industry is experimenting with incorporating blockchain into its workflows — ranging from agriculture, fashion, logistics, and with all of the world’s top ten corporations now exploring its (...)

#future #cryptocurrency #decentralization

2018: The Year of Regulations for Cryptocurrencies
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By Summer ChanCurrently, the regulators of the world are all facing the same problem. How should we regulate crypto-assets? The reason behind the mind-boggling issue is the nature of the token varies from commodities to derivatives.Regulators of United StatesFor instance, the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) labels cryptocurrencies as securities. On the other hand, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) identifies crypto-assets as commodities. CFTC suggested that #bitcoin has more similarity to gold than securities; the government neither backs it nor would it incur liabilities. Oddly, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN), the agency that governs AML/KYC, and U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), view cryptocurrencies as money.The last label of (...)

#regulation #singapore #cryptocurrency #token-sale

Why #cryptocurrency Will Probably Not Substitute Real Money In The Nearest Future?
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Well, because people have fear… we always fear the unknown, right?. And Blockchains and cryptocurrencies are still too complicated to be understood by the masses. Some time it is difficult to completely understand how they work even for those who already have a technical background.So, now think about the old lady who doesn’t even trust banks (she is right, though), or the guy that lives in your neighbourhood, who doesn’t know how to use a smartphone and comes to ring at your door every time the printer is not printing (and it is usually because his cat walked over the cable and accidentally disconnected the printer cable from the pc, but still after 1000 times he keeps thinking that you are the only one able to solve the mystery!).Anyway, what I am trying to say is that the world is (...)

#tech #bitcoin #ethereum #blockchain

Why are Nasdaq, JFX, and other traditional exchanges switching to the #blockchain?
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sourceFor many people, the blockchain and cryptocurrencies are the same thing. When, actually, cryptocurrencies are a part of the blockchain-based ecosystem and blockchain technology doesn’t necessarily require publicly selling a cryptocurrency.Using the blockchain gives many new opportunities for businesses to cut costs, make their products more transparent on a distributed ledger, and boost the speed of internal transactions, which is why many large businesses adopt it. It’s why Microsoft and IBM develop so many blockchain products and it’s the reason why a lot of traditional exchanges switch to the blockchain. In this article, we’re going to learn why they are now making the switch.What are exchanges looking for?As we previously mentioned, there are several benefits to using the (...)

#trading #bitcoin #education #fintech

This report is an examination of how populism may affect cryptonetworks.
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Populism is a phenomenon that noticeably comes along about once in a lifetime, and, as such, is not very well understood or recognized. The last time populism flared up as a major global force was during the mid-1930’s, which spelled disaster for the global economy. Keeping this in mind, populism has been gaining steadily over the past few years and is on track to emerge as a major force yet again.To help illustrate this point, we present an index of the share of votes received by populist/anti-establishment parties or candidates in national elections, for all the major developed countries, spanning from the early 1900s to now.As one can observe from our chart, populism levels today are rather synonymous with populism levels during the mid-1930s. Given this observation, we believe that (...)

#politics #bitcoin #blockchain #technology #cryptocurrency

A Global Financial System with Hoskinson: “We Are Only as Good as the Tools We Have”
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The doors opened, and attendees flooded back into the room to catch the closing keynote of the StartEngine Summit: Charles Hoskinson, founding member of Ethereum and founder of IOHK, which develops #blockchain solutions that includes the third generation #cryptocurrency Cardano.Hoskinson has an unassuming presence, with one hand tucked into his pocket, dressed more like a dad that enjoys long walks in the mountains than one of the brightest minds in #crypto. His speech is thoughtful and quiet, and his stories ramble with a gentle cadence that lulled the audience despite the condensed information packed into each anecdote. Hoskinson is a master orator.He began with stories of travel. After all, Hoskinson has travelled to 27 countries this year, 50 in the last three. First, Hoskinson spoke (...)

#bitcoin #charles-hoskinson

Why Corporate #blockchain Adoption Has Been Made A Lot Easier
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Blockchain has been settling within various industries over the years that it has been active. The road has not been smooth. Some hurdles have to be overcome as blockchain continues to prove its worth to both consumers and producers.aelf co-founder Chen Zhuling making a speech at WDAS 2018 | SourceBlockchain has been settling within various industries over the years that it has been active. The road has not been smooth. Some hurdles have to be overcome as blockchain continues to prove its worth to both consumers and producers.For the more significant part of blockchain’s existence, various platforms have been trying to sell themselves to centralized industries preaching the gospel of decentralization and the benefits that accrue from implementing a decentralized system. This may only (...)

#bitcoin #cryptocurrency #aelf #technology

How Many of Today’s ICOs Comply with 2018 Regulations?
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sourceCrypto and regulation come as a package deal these days — whether we’re talking about the development of crypto space and ICOs, regulation is always something that has to be considered before moving forward. Starting from 2017, when China took the plunge and banned crypto exchanges and ICOs, to nowadays when countries are trying to figure out the best policies to protect investors and not to harm innovations at the same time. For investors and founders, the most important thing is the current regulation landscape and how many ICOs actually satisfy the authorities’ requirements?How it all startedThe first ICO was held in 2013 by Mastercoin, and at the end of that same year Ethereum was proposed by Vitalik Buterin. Ethereum launched its ICO in 2014 and introduced smart contracts, (...)

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How to Build Real-Time #dapps?
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sourceJust as user-friendly software was necessary before computers became adopted for mainstream use, dApps (more specifically, real-time dApps) are the software that run on the #blockchain and will help launch it into mainstream use. Remember, there were computers being used before Windows and a a graphical user interface were around, but it was far more difficult and the number of folks using those computers were far lower. The blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLT) are currently in their infancy and they don’t have super user-friendly software yet to help the general public interact with them. But taking into account that a reported 84% of companies are looking into the blockchain, if you’re a programmer then real-time dApps are probably where your career is heading. (...)

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A simple framework for understanding smart contract applications
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Why blockchains and smart contracts will be useful for both digital and physical assets.via @unsplash by Vincent van ZalingeIn this short piece I will propose a simple and intuitive approach to smart contracts that presents two categories of use cases: 1) internal enforcement and 2) external enforcement. For both of them I will present some examples as well as a brief discussion of their limitations. The goal here is to cut away all the buzz and fog around their potential applications and provide a simple and intuitive starting point for future discussions. Having read many articles and posts regarding smart contracts, I feel the lack of the segmentation I will present below leads to a lot of confusion surrounding their applications, often resulting in a) an over estimation, or b) a (...)

#cryptocurrency #blockchain #smart-contracts #ethereum #bitcoin

Pursuing a Tradition of Political #cryptoeconomy
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A redeeming aspect cryptoeconomics is its synthesis of a myriad disparate fields into one compelling narrativeSome of the most fascinating experiments in the history of economics, psychology, physics, politics, mathematics, and software engineering are unfolding before our eyes in the world of #cryptocurrency.Discussions about Austrian Economics, Anthropology, Governance, etc. all serve to counterbalance elements of Humanities against the bleeding edge technology of Cryptocurrency.Past the nightmares of hacks or scams, tribalism or Arthur Hayes driving a lambo, this tradition of confluence could be what redeems cryptocurrency’s emerging dream. By studying the world at large from as many lenses as possible to build a symbiotic place within it.Technological progress is too often periled (...)

#political-cryptoeconomy #blockchain #bitcoin

Former #airbnb #blockchain Leader Focuses on Mainstreaming #crypto
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Sida Wang creator of Airbnb’s Blockchain community, BlockbnbI recently had the opportunity to interview the founder of blockchain-based Partiko, Sida Wang, who you might be surprised to find out worked for Airbnb as a software engineer. Not only that, but Sida was also the founder of Airbnb’s blockchain community, Blockbnb.Sida Wang worked as a software engineer for Airbnb in San Francisco until fairly recently, when he decided to go full force with his blockchain-based #startup, Partiko.I was curious what he learned while working for Airbnb:Stellabelle: What was the first program you built and how old were you?Sida: I was 15 years old when I made my first computer program with a language called GV Basics, and it was a snake game. The game got popular among my classmates, which motivated me (...)

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How To Survive The Crypto Onslaught During A Bear Market
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Why going against conventional crowd wisdom might be your best bet at winning the market.There are a ton of investment wisdom out there. Invest only what you can lose. Dollar-cost average. Stay out of the bear market.While these are sound defensive tactics and I abide by them, I am suggesting something else that is more active, more aggressive, and also riskier, which is to go against the norm.This means buying when everyone is selling, and selling when everyone is buying. I have to mention that this applies to specific market conditions and is more applicable for short-term trades, but using this concept, it also means that “long-term” investors who are hoping for a market reversal should expect further disappointment.That is to say, we can expect further downsides to come in this bear (...)

#crypto-onslaught #finance #crypto-bear-market #bitcoin #cryptocurrency-investment

Zac Prince on the Future of Banking With #bitcoin
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Audio interview transcription — WBD051Note: the following is a transcription of my interview with Zac Prince, Founder and CEO of #blockfi. I use Rev.com from translations and they remove ums, errs and half sentences. I have reviewed the transcription but if you find any mistakes, please feel free to email me. You can listen to the original recording here.You can subscribe to the podcast and listen to all episodes here.In this episode, I talk with Zac Prince, Founder and CEO of BlockFi, a company offering loads back by cryptocurrencies. We discuss credit and debt services with Bitcoin, how BlockFi works and the future of banking with crypto.▻https://medium.com/media/5d2d8b3fae06f84bb82f85a6801b4a3a/hrefConnect with What Bitcoin Did:Listen: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | (...)

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