Here’s a multiple choice question. Bitcoin is: A. a currency. B. a stock. C. a commodity. How would you answer? In reality, bitcoin behaves like all three, to varying degrees. However, when you carefully consider the purpose for which bitcoin is generally used, answer “C” may just be the winner. […]
Month: September 2018
Here Are the Public Companies with the Most Blockchain Patents
According to an analysis by patent research experts Envision IP, a number of private and public companies have filed for blockchain patents in the last few years. Here’s a complete list of public-traded companies who have filed for blockchain patents. You can use it to identify ways to add indirect […]
How Will New CTFC Guidance for Exchanges Impact Investors?
On May 21, 2018, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued an advisory on the listing of altcoin derivative products. Following the ruling of U.S. District Judge Jack Weinstein on March 6 that altcoins can be regulated by the CFTC as a commodity, the CFTC has issued a joint staff […]
What Are the Most Common Legal Risks for Cryptocurrency Investors?
An investor should not be mistaken or confused about the fact that cryptocurrency investing is extremely risky. While record returns-on-investment and an endless chain of online hype make altcoins look like the must-invest vehicle, the reality is that there are as many stories of altcoin investors losing it all as […]
A History of Bitcoin Forks: Top 5 Bitcoin Forks, Rated and Reviewed
Out of the almost 100 bitcoin forks that have taken place to date, only a handful have managed to establish themselves in the altcoin market. This article takes a look at the five best bitcoin forks in which you could invest today. The Top Five Bitcoin Forks The five most […]
The Cost to Get Listed on a Crypto Exchange
Exchanges are big business in the cryptocurrency sector. With increasing competition from over 500 exchanges and pressure on trading fees from decentralized exchanges and zero-fee trading platforms, exchanges are looking to generate revenue by charging listing fees. This presents a barrier to entry for many tokens, especially those from small […]
Best ERC20 Tokens, Rated and Reviewed
There are currently around 500 ERC20 tokens that have been issued by blockchain startups who utilized the Ethereum blockchain to create their own token projects. Some of these tokens have outperformed the market and ended up among the top 20 largest cryptocurrencies, while many others have lost over 90 percent […]
Life after Google: A Talk with Futurist George Gilder
Speaking exclusively to Bitcoin Market Journal, technology futurist George Gilder expressed his belief in the notion that blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies will introduce significant changes into a wide array of industries. Gilder is an investor and a well-respected author, having written a number of bestsellers. Notable among his books are […]
Bitcoin Basics: What Is 2-Factor Authentication and Why Is It Used for Bitcoin Wallets?
One of the fundamental methods of keeping a home secure is an alarm system. You need your key to get into the house, but once you enter, you have to cross over and punch in a passcode to keep security or the police from arriving to check on your safety. […]