Cryptocurrency trading bots may sound like something out of a science fiction movie to those who are new to the crypto asset markets. However, once you understand what they are and how they work, you will realize that they can be a useful tool to have in your trading arsenal. […]
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How to Buy Monero, a Step-by-Step Guide
While much of the recent news surrounding Monero has been troubling, the rate of growth of the bitcoin alternative has led many to add the coin to their portfolios. With 15,819 percent growth from its market introduction to its March 7, 2018 high, Monero offers inclusion potential for those that […]
What are the Philosophical Underpinnings of Bitcoin?
One of the things that has gotten a bit lost in the hysteria around the bitcoin price over the past year or so is why this new technology was created in the first place. Every new altcoin and initial coin offering (ICO) touts features that are supposed to bring investors […]
What Is Polyswarm, and Why Do Its Creators Think It Will Work?
“It’s a twist on a prediction market,” said Paul Makowski, speaking about the startup Polyswarm, of which he is Chief Technology Officer. “[It’s] designed to incentivize security experts around the world to proffer information on the latest malware threats.” At the Blockchain Unbound conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Bitcoin […]
What Is “Buying the Dips” In Cryptocurrency Investing?
It is cheesy investment advice, but it is true. You buy low, and you sell high. In altcoins, in particular, this has more meaning than you might think. In fact, buying in the dips can be an even smarter investment than usual when dealing with digital currencies. Even the most […]
What is a Digital Asset in the Cryptocurrency World?
“Digital assets” and “altcoins” are often conflated by investors, and it is easy to see why. They are both stored and traded entirely digitally, they offer a right to use, and they both use blockchain to track transactions. However, there is one very big difference between the two. Bitcoin or […]
Bitcoin Market Journal Interviews Michael Casey, Author of “The Truth Machine”
At Token Fest in San Francisco, Bitcoin Market Journal sat down for an exclusive interview with speaker Michael Casey to discuss his thoughts on how cryptocurrencies are going to affect how the global financial system will function in the future. Michael Casey is a journalist who spent most of his […]
What? Boston’s Historic Beacon Street Renamed “Blockchain Street?” Yep. Here’s Why.
Bostonians, do not revolt. We know your history — from before Bunker Hill to beyond Boston Strong — and we’re not messing with it. A motley crew of tech enthusiasts, led by my colleague and fellow provocateur John Hargrave, are gathering on Monday morning to raise a new street sign […]
What Is a Distributed Ledger?
Everyone does the book, whether at work checking invoices or balancing the checkbook at home. If you are old enough to remember the paper books and the transition to using a computer, then you know the convenience of punching in data in one place and having it pop up everywhere […]
Where Do Private Blockchains Fit Into the Cryptoasset Ecosystem?
A few years ago, the mantra recited by major organizations when asked about bitcoin was: “I like blockchain, not bitcoin.” Now, it appears we may be moving in the opposite direction with the bitcoin price up tenfold from the beginning of 2017 and more people understanding the value of open, […]