Month: August 2018

Not Just Hype: Bitcoin Has Real-World Application in Venezuela

Not Just Hype: Bitcoin Has Real-World Application in Venezuela

While bitcoin has been mostly used as a speculative investment in the United States and other parts of the Western world up to this point, there are a few less-developed countries where the digital asset may already be a better option than the local fiat currency. When inflation gets out […]

Why Blockchain Platforms Are So Valuable for Investors

Why Blockchain Platforms Are So Valuable for Investors

Remy Carpinito, CEO and founder of Esprezzo, joined Bitcoin Market Journal’s own Sir John Hargrave for a BMJ Live discussion of blockchain platforms and their value for investors. In an informative interview, Carpinito shared some thoughts about blockchain technology in general and blockchain platforms in particular. What Is a Blockchain […]

What Would a Bitcoin ETF Mean for the Crypto Market?

What Would a Bitcoin ETF Mean for the Crypto Market?

Rumors around bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been percolating since the Winklevoss Twins first started the process of launching such a financial product by sending an application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) back in 2013. No such product has received the blessing of the regulators up to […]

Bitcoin Basics: What Is a Cryptocurrency Bubble?

Bitcoin Basics: What Is a Cryptocurrency Bubble?

In an ideal economic word, all investors are rational. They look at a market, look at how the assets are priced in that market, and then make a restrained, intelligent decision to buy an asset based on its projected future performance and a calm, logical analysis of the market. No […]

What is the Bitcoin Dominance Index and Why Does It Matter?

What is the Bitcoin Dominance Index and Why Does It Matter?

Bitcoin used to be the only noteworthy blockchain in existence, but that is no longer the case. Altcoins (cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin) first gained some notoriety in 2012 through offerings such as Litecoin, Namecoin, and Peercoin, and new blockchain-based releases like EOS have continued this trend into 2018. After all […]

Equity Tokens on the Blockchain: The Next Step Forward

Equity Tokens on the Blockchain: The Next Step Forward

Developers: In partnership with the good folks at Lannister Development, we have now released an open-source framework for Equity Tokens. Download the Equity Token framework here, and let us know how it works for your blockchain project! One of the most hotly contested issues in the blockchain space is regulation. […]

Top 10 Biggest ICOs (by Return on Investment)

Top 10 Biggest ICOs (by Return on Investment)

In this guide, you will learn more about the top ten all-time Initial Coin Offerings, rated by overall investment performance. Examining their returns may help you decide whether or not investment in early-stage blockchain projects is a good strategy for you.