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Arbitrage – What it is and how it works

Arbitrage refers to the process of instantly trading one or more pairs of currencies or odds for a nigh risk-free profit. Usually, this involves two exchanges (this is then called a two-legged arbitrage); although more are, of course, possible. There are several steps when executing an arbitrage: Find a suitable opportunity Execute trades Rebalance accounts … Continue reading Arbitrage – What it is and how it works

What’s keeping Cryptocurrencies from mass adoption? – Part 2

  What’s keeping Cryptocurrencies from mass adoption? – Part 2 Official Local Exchanges Having to look other users in the eye can make a world of difference. Face-to-face exchanges at trusted locations means that the sale of a coin can be more easily limited, and this can act as a throttle to gauge demand. People … Continue reading What’s keeping Cryptocurrencies from mass adoption? – Part 2

Cryptocurrencies Surge in Value – Threefold Increase since last year

Cryptocurrencies Surge in Value – Threefold Increase since last year The combined market value of bitcoin and other crypto-currencies is now $27bn, representing a threefold increase since the start of 2016, with bitcoin miners having earned more than $2bn since trading in the electronic currency began in 2009. These are some of the findings of … Continue reading Cryptocurrencies Surge in Value – Threefold Increase since last year

Bitcoin Rises Footsie Falls as UK Heads to Snap Election

Bitcoin Rises, Footsie Falls, as UK Heads to Snap Election   Theresa May, the British unelected current Prime Minister, has surprised and at the same time excited everyone by all the sudden calling a snap election in what may be an historical two months of campaigning. “It was with reluctance that I decided the country … Continue reading Bitcoin Rises Footsie Falls as UK Heads to Snap Election

Should You Accept Cryptocurrency In Your Small Business?

Should You Accept Cryptocurrency In Your Small Business?   Despite the controversy and challenges that occur — small-business owners are embracing cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin. The main reason, according to the more savvy entrepreneurial-types, is that by using the latest technology they can stand out from other businesses. Does that mean that accepting cryptocurrencies is the … Continue reading Should You Accept Cryptocurrency In Your Small Business?

3 Simple Ways for Earning Cryptocurrency From Home

3 Simple Ways for Earning Cryptocurrency From Home Cryptocurrencies represent awesome payment systems that enable anyone to send and receive money to and from anyone in the world; convert it to fiat currencies easily and use it to buy whatever one might choose whether online or offline. However, one of the drawbacks of cryptocurrencies is … Continue reading 3 Simple Ways for Earning Cryptocurrency From Home

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency on the rise in South Africa

  Bitcoin and cryptocurrency on the rise in South Africa   Since the meteoric rise of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular across the world. While Bitcoin is the largest and most widely-used cryptocurrency on the market, there are other currencies experiencing steady growth – such as Ethereum and Dash. These cryptocurrencies also use a … Continue reading Bitcoin and cryptocurrency on the rise in South Africa

Russian Plans to Legitimise cryptocurrency by 2018

 Russia Plans To Legitimize Cryptocurrency By 2018 Russia is a country has never seen eye-to-eye with bitcoin up until now. Several legal proposals have been drafted which could have lead to jail time. Thankfully, it appears regulators have come to their senses, as bitcoin users in Russia no longer need to fear jail time. … Continue reading Russian Plans to Legitimise cryptocurrency by 2018

All You Need To Know About Dollar-Denominated Cryptocurrencies

All You Need To Know About Dollar-Denominated Cryptocurrencies A well-known obstacle to the greater popularity of Bitcoin as a medium of payment is the high volatility of its exchange value. This volatility results from its built-in quantity commitment: because the number of Bitcoins in existence stays on a programmed path, variations in the real demand … Continue reading All You Need To Know About Dollar-Denominated Cryptocurrencies

Majority of Nigerians Have Faith in Bitcoin

Majority of Nigerians Have Faith in Bitcoin A recent survey indicates that Nigerian trust Bitcoin more than gold when it comes investments. Bitcoin is rightly deemed as the “Digital Gold”. The cryptocurrency, introduced to the world in 2009 has all the properties of gold, except for the weight and these features aren’t lost on the … Continue reading Majority of Nigerians Have Faith in Bitcoin