Behold The Most Expensive ‘Bitcoin’ Ever Produced

The Bitcoin price highs of December 2017 made many investors rich, but none more so than the four remaining owners of a 1000 BTC physical bitcoin made of gold. Six Coins, 6000 BTC Casascius coins, which appeared in various denominations as low as 1 BTC from 2011, have become collector’s items after regulators ended their limited issuance in November 2013. дальше »

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Markets Are Down, But Most Exchanges Are Doing Just Fine

As the old maxim asserts: those who made the most money in the gold rush were those who sold shovels. With our own digital gold rush in a downturn, however, the shovels aren’t selling so well, as mining companies themselves are struggling to move hardware because miners are struggling to turn a profit. дальше »

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Bitcoin or Gold? Assessing these Assets

The comparison between Bitcoin and gold has become very common in recent times. In some occasion, investors refer to Bitcoin as a digital gold. The truth is that Bitcoin is undergoing a phase which was once undergone by gold. дальше »

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What the Fork? Introduction to Bitcoin Gold and Diamond  

Because Bitcoin was all about providing access to digital currencies to the global community, it wasn’t long before the crypto community fractured. Of the thousands of cryptocurrencies on the market, many are forks of other popular blockchains. дальше »

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SoftBank Denies Reports of Bitmain Deal; Bitmain Still Silent

Japanese telecom giant SoftBank has denied media reports of its involvement in a pre-IPO funding round of bitcoin mining rig manufacturer Bitmain. Last week, several media outlets had reported that SoftBank and Chinese internet giant Tencent were leading a pre-IPO funding round for Bitmain. дальше »

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Substituting Bitcoin For Gold in a Portfolio Can Achieve Higher Risk Adjusted Returns Says Paper

Researchers from Toronto’s York University have concluded that replacing gold with bitcoin in an investment portfolio can lead to higher risk adjusted returns. Using modern day portfolio theory to weight. дальше »

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Australians Can Pay Utility Bills With Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin (BTC)–In terms of adoption for cryptocurrency, being able to pay for real world goods and services with the digital currency has long been viewed as the gold standard. The bear market of 2018 has led to a shift in focus away from the fundamentals of crypto and the usability of blockchain transactions in favor […] The post Australians Can Pay Utility Bills With Bitcoin (BTC) appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »

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Paul Krugman Admits Bitcoin Has More Utility Than ‘Dead’ Gold

US economist Paul Krugman appeared to soften his stance on Bitcoin last week in a surprise twist, saying he believes the cryptocurrency “has more utility than gold. ” Krugman: Bitcoin ‘Has Some Chance To Be Valuable’ Speaking at the ChainXChange conference in Las Vegas, which ran August 13 – 15, Krugman, who had previously made a name for himself as a Bitcoin skeptic, even forecast a future in which Bitcoin has “value” as an entity. дальше »

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Fitbit’s Charge 3 is a smarter fitness tracker for $150

Though the Versa might be the new star of FitBit’s line up, the company hasn’t given up on its simpler fitness trackers. The company today announced the Fitbit Charge 3, bringing about several new features while maintaining the Charge’s overall simplicity. дальше »

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CryptoOracle Co-Founder: Bitcoin Is Functionally Better Than Gold

“Some Gold Users Will Likely Switch To Bitcoin” Gold is one of the most valuable metals on Earth, with humans finding value in such an element for thousands of years. Over the course of gold’s history, it became a great way for individuals and groups to store value across a variety of settings, countries, and […] The post CryptoOracle Co-Founder: Bitcoin Is Functionally Better Than Gold appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »

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Litecoin, the “Digital Silver,” Is Actually Undervalued, Claims an eToro study

If Bitcoin is the digital equivalence of gold, which cryptocurrency would qualify for the honorary title of the “digital silver?” For the analysts at social investment platform eToro, the answer is Litecoin, the seventh most popular cryptocurrency measured by market cap. дальше »

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Bitcoin is Seeing More Transaction Volume Than Gold

Despite the sluggish price, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency has been settling more transaction volume than gold since Q2 2017. Bitcoin Showing More Utility Than Gold Bitcoin is on track to clear more transaction volume than the global gold markets. дальше »

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Paul Krugman: Bitcoin Has More Utility Than Gold

Recently at the ChainXchange blockchain conference, Paul Krugman took center stage at a panel of Bitcoin skeptics and supporters including Ripple Chief Market Strategist Cory Johnson and market research guru Thomas Lee. дальше »

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Edge Crypto Enables Litecoin (LTC) Purchase with Credit, Debit Cards

The wallet also added four new coins: Bitcoin Gold (BTG), Tether (USDT), Digibyte (DGB), and Vertcoin (VTC).

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Bitcoin VS Gold: объемы торговли криптовалюты превзошли объемы внебиржевой торговли золота

Специалист по финансовым вопросам Ник Картер выяснил, что за прошедшие месяцы 2018 года объем торговли BTC составил $1.38 трлн, в то время как суммарный объем внебиржевых транзакций золота за тот же временной промежуток равняется $446 млрд дальше »

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‘Buy Crypto’: Kim Dotcom Warns Of Looming US Dollar Implosion

Entrepreneur and MegaUpload creator Kim Dotcom has repeated his belief in Bitcoin over fiat currency, telling fans directly to “buy cryptocurrency. ” Dotcom: Crash ‘Is Coming 100 Percent’ In a series of tweets August 12, Dotcom, whose Bitcache project incorporates a Bitcoin wallet, warned over US national debt and the need to avoid the dollar. дальше »

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Crypto is a Better Long-Term Investment Than USD and Gold, Says Investor

Kim Dotcom, the German-Finnish entrepreneur and the creator of Mega, has publicly stated that gold and crypto are better long-term investments than the US dollar. In a recent statement, Dotcom said: “Trust me. дальше »

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Investing in Smart Cloud Mining: Benefits to Society and Private Capital Growth

In 2018, the Bitcoin network alone will consume about 0. 5% of the world’s electricity. Smart mining can be the solution for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies biggest problem. Crypto-gold rush After Bitcoin’s explosive growth in 2017, a fever similar to XIX century’s gold rushes embraced the world. дальше »

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South Korean Police Raid Crypto Firm Which Claimed to Possess Sunken Treasure

In the old days, people invested in gold as a store of wealth as its value was universal and largely stable. However, cryptos changed the game and attracted a lot of investment which otherwise would have gone to gold. дальше »

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Bitcoin Firm Paxos to Offer Post-Trade Confirmation Service for Gold Industry

On August 9, 2018, Paxos, the parent company of crypto exchange itBit, announced the launch of the Paxos Confirmation Service, a tool designed to streamline the post-trade confirmation process for the precious metals market. дальше »

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Bitcoin vs. Gold – Let’s Settle the Debate

A lot of people relate the concept of Bitcoin to Gold, as a store of value. Have you ever wondered, what makes Gold valuable? Why Gold is a store of value? Let’s have a detailed view of factors which give Gold its value. дальше »

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The Miner’s Dilemma: Premined Coins Making Headway

Whenever cryptocurrencies come up in debate, mining is inevitably one of the biggest, and least-informed, points. From Brad Sherman to Paul Krugman, certain commentators clearly feel that since the two leading cryptocurrencies require work they must be inherently bad. дальше »

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Police Probe Firm Luring Investors in ICO with Wrecked Ship Treasures

South Korean police have raided the offices of Shinil Group, which is suspected of scamming investors with the launch of an ICO backed by gold reportedly coming from a sunken Russian battleship. дальше »

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Iranian Hackers using Ransomware to hoard Bitcoin

With its economy already in shambles and with harsh sanctions from the United States looming, Iran has been increasingly turning to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to make transactions.  Of course hackers from the country are also in on this cryptocurrency gold rush. дальше »

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‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ Author Robert Kiyosaki Says Cryptocurrency Could Outlast Fiat

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of one of the top personal finance books of all time, stated that cryptocurrencies, gold, and silver, will triumph over an impending economic crash — the likes of which the world has never experienced. дальше »

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South Korea: Police Raid Firm Whose Alleged Crypto Scam Promised Investors Shipwreck Gold

South Korean police have raided the office of a local firm whose alleged crypto scam promised investors the spoils of a sunken Russian warship

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Famous Author Believes Cryptocurrency Will Outlast Fiat Money

American author and businessman Robert Kiyosaki firmly believes that fiat currency is all sham and no substance. He has predicted doom for the currency and thinks that gold and digital money will survive longer than fiat. дальше »

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Bitmain оценили в $15 млрд

После закрытия очередного предшествующего первичному публичному размещению акций (IPO) раунда финансирования оценка стоимости майнингового гиганта Bitmain достигла $15 млрд. В проведенном раунде финансирования на $1 млрд приняли участие китайский технологический конгломерат Tencent, японская телекоммуникационная медиакорпорация Softbank и канадская добывающая компания China Gold. дальше »

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Famous Author Believes Cryptocurrency Will Outlast Fiat Money

American author and businessman Robert Kiyosaki firmly believes that fiat currency is all sham and no substance. He has predicted doom for the currency and thinks that gold and digital money will survive longer than fiat. дальше »

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New Partnership Designed to Securely Track Precious Metal Trades

Financial technology firm Paxos has formed a partnership with INTL FCStone Inc’s precious metals division. The department will now be using Paxos Confirmation Service — a tool built specifically for the precious metals arena — to instantly automate daily trade confirmations and reduce human error. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Back Over $7,000 on Growing Support From Wall Street

Growing support from Wall Street is encouraging Bitcoin bulls. As a result, big money from financial institutions could soon enter the crypto market. Investing in Digital Gold Bitcoinist reported yesterday that Goldman Sachs is moving to solve Bitcoin’ main obstacle for institutional investors: custody. дальше »

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Welcome to the weirdly wonderful world of crypto-art

Art and cryptocurrency really share a certain bond: their value is just agreed upon – albeit subjectively. Long ago, society decided gold was worth something, mostly because it is pretty and kind of hard to get. дальше »

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Up 17% YTD On Bearish China Bet, Crescat Global Macro Predicts The Pain Will Spread To The S&P 500

From Crescat Capital’s latest update to investors China equity and yuan shorts worked well for Crescat’s hedge funds in July although US equity shorts and the gold longs held back the performance. We expect US equity shorts and gold longs to be changing soon in our favor. The S&P 500 is re-testing its January 26 […] дальше »

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Five Of John McAfee’s Most Bats**t Crypto Stunts

Crypto is a bit like a family. Like all families, it has that one unhinged relative trying to sell everyone on get-rich-quick schemes and conspiracy theories. John McAfee has become a reliable source of entertainment through the bear market: Bitcoin prices go up or down, but Uncle John is an inexhaustible supply of comedy gold. дальше »

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‘Treasure Ship’ ICO Dupes Investors – South Korea Asks Interpol for Help

South Korean police have asked Interpol for help with an investigation into the fraudulent token sale of Shinil Gold Coins that were claimed to be backed by the “treasure” on the sunken Dmitrii Donskoi. дальше »

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Kinesis ICO

Kinesis introduces yield-bearing digital currencies based 1:1 on allocated physical gold (KAU currency) and silver (KAG currency). The Kinesis currencies offer a unique yield system to encourage adoption and stimulate use. дальше »

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Coinbase Custody планирует добавить поддержку 37 новых криптоактивов

Сервис для институциональных инвесторов Coinbase Custody рассматривает вопрос добавления поддержки 37 новых криптовалют и токенов. Об этом сообщается в блоге Coinbase. В числе этих активов значатся Ripple, EOS, Monero, Cardano, Stellar Lumens, Zcash, Tezos, Bitcoin Gold и другие. дальше »

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Mining Firms Building Electrical Grids to Circumvent Government Apprehensions

Due to substantial energy demand, cryptocurrency mining businesses face scrutiny from both government bodies and utility departments. However, a Canadian mining venture is taking a unique path to prevent such backlash – by constructing its own electrical grid – as per reports on August 1, 2018. дальше »

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Coinbase Custody Considers Addition of 37 New Assets Including XRP, EOS and XMR

The recently launched Coinbase Custody announced it is considering the addition of 37 new digital assets including Bitcoin Gold, Monero, XRP, and Cardano

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How am I supposed to test a $2,890 speaker with this shitty playlist?

I recently wrote about the Devialet Gold Phantom, a $2,890, insanely loud bluetooth speaker. When I was sent the device, I was also given a link to a playlist filled with songs to test it with. дальше »

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Could Ethereum and Litecoin founders Assertions be wrong ?

Just like the ethereum founder, Vitalik Buterin said that we are at the tail end of cryptocurrency bubble, and also Charlie Lee the founder said that everyone should try and own at least one bitcoin since it is about to bubble as the gold of cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Founders of Shinil Group Investigated by South Korean Police for Cryptocurrency Scam

Korean law enforcement agents are now pointing their searchlight into the operations of Shinil Group, a firm that claimed to have found more than $100 billion worth of gold in a sunken Russian shipwreck. дальше »

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Financial Services Firm Opens Doors to Crypto Hedge Funds

The crypto industry has received another boost with the entry of financial services giant Northern Trust in a quiet but significant move. The firm, which manages over $10. дальше »

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The Devialet Gold Phantom speaker is sexy, ugly, and loud af

We need to get a few things out the way before we can start reviewing the Devialet Gold Phantom bluetooth speaker. Firstly, it’s odd looking. Secondly, it costs $2,890. Thirdly, it kicks out 108 dB of pure noise, the same as a live rock concert. дальше »

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“If Bitcoin is Digital Gold, then Litecoin is Digital Silver” Say’s eToro

Mati Greenspan, a Senior Market Analyst at eToro has uploaded a ‘market research summary’ for Litecoin, which discusses Litecoin as the silver to Bitcoin’s gold. eToro believe that Litecoin is built upon one of the ‘most established’ networks in the world and that it is a viable currency as a store value and a means of exchange. дальше »

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Korean Authorities Looking into Possible ShipWreck ICO Scam

The authorities in South Korea are working round the clock to unravel a possible crypto investment scam, involving Shinil Group, a Seoul-based firm, which allegedly offered to pay investors in gold, from a Russian ship that sank 113 years ago. дальше »

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Blockchain Platform to Allow Users to Trade Gold for Virtual Currencies

A company is creating a blockchain ecosystem where gold can be traded for virtual money, and it has established a partnership with a major Korean exchange #SPONSORED

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South Korean authorities are investigating a possible crypto investment scam involving the Seoul-based Shinil Group as the key figure, Korea JoongAng Daily reported July 31. Shinil Group (Shinil) allegedly promised to pay investors in gold from a sunken Russian shipwreck. дальше »

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Korean Authorities Investigate Alleged Crypto Scam That Promised Investors Shipwreck Gold

South Korean authorities are investigating a possible crypto scam by a Seoul-based firm, which promised to pay investors in treasure from a sunken Russian shipwreck

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Goldmint’s Stablecoin Promises Greater Reliability and Higher Transparency

In the crypto economy, currencies’ volatility is a thousand times more, which makes them attractive to speculators and impractical for everyday life. “Stablecoin” is a crypto currency that can be tied to another stable asset, for example, gold or the US dollar. For all that it is global, it does not depend on any bank дальше »

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