Nasdaq has been at the forefront of distributed ledger technology adoption since it launched its blockchain-powered private share market, Linq, in 2015. Since then, the New York-based stock exchange operator has continuously been part of Wall Street’s push toward blockchain and digital asset integration. In the first half of 2019, […]
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How to Buy Bitcoin with Square Cash, Step-by-Step (with Pics!)
As mentioned in our previous post on the subject, buying bitcoin with Venmo is difficult, while buying bitcoin with Square Cash, its rival, is not. Like Venmo, Square Cash is an app you can use to send money to your friends. Unlike Venmo, Square Cash comes with a built-in bitcoin […]
Biggest Ethereum Dapps, Rated and Reviewed for 2019
Ethereum is the most popular blockchain platform for the creation and deployment of decentralized applications (Dapps). Currently, there are over 1,350 Ethereum Dapps running on the Ethereum blockchain. Here is a look at the top twelve best Ethereum Dapps, measured by metrics such as ETH balance held, number of users, […]
The Bitcoin Brand Campaign
Where is the bitcoin brand campaign? Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, co-founders of the crypto exchange Gemini, recently launched an ad campaign in New York City. With slogans like “Crypto Without Chaos” and “Crypto Needs Rules,” the idea is to educate the public on the need for regulated exchanges in the […]
How to Mine Ethereum, Step by Step
The process of mining Ethereum is almost identical to the way bitcoin is mined, apart from the different mining algorithms that are used between Ethereum tokens (Ethash) and bitcoin tokens (SHA- 256). Both algorithms still reward the first miner that is able to solve the equation, which will then produce […]
What Is Fidelity Digital Assets Services (FDAS) and How Does It Work?
Leading Wall Street investment firm Fidelity Investments has launched a new digital currency investment subsidiary, Fidelity Digital Assets. What Is Fidelity Digital Assets? On October 15, 2018, investment management giant Fidelity Investments announced the launch of a new company called Fidelity Digital Asset Services (FDAS). Fidelity Digital Assets was launched […]
How to Buy IOTA, Step by Step (with Pics!)
IOTA is an up-and-coming altcoin that many are excited about because it allows for a decentralized distributed ledger without the use of a blockchain. Instead, IOTA uses something called the Tangle, which is based on Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) technology. This allows IOTA to be more secure and more scalable […]
After the Forks: How to Claim Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin Gold, and Bitcoin Private
While Bitcoin Cash may have catalyzed the hard fork frenzy, off-shoots of bitcoin have been an on-going phenomenon. This guide covers the most successful bitcoin hard forks and will explain how you can claim your coins once a hard fork has taken place and a new coin has been created. […]
Top Altcoins by Users and Volume
Despite the ups and downs experienced by bitcoin and its related altcoins, you’ll likely agree that the future of blockchain technology and the assets created to support blockchain is a bright one. More companies have become involved with blockchain projects, and an increasing number of altcoins are seen as both […]
Top Crypto Market Makers, Rated and Reviewed
You know that talented band that is never going to be discovered until they develop a loyal following? They cannot develop a loyal fan base unless they find a place to play of sufficient size. But, in a classic chicken-and-egg scenario, no venue will hire them without evidence of […]