2018 was a terrible year for cryptocurrencies. One-time high-fliers like Bitcoin (BTC) slipped from lofty valuations near $20,000 to less than $4,000 in months. And while many investors have abandoned the space, there are still signs of solid growth and upside ahead. One, we’re watching for Institutional Interest One thing we have our eye on … Continue reading “Cryptocurrencies: What to Watch for in 2019”
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Seven of the Best Cryptocurrency Exchanges to Use
We cannot emphasize enough the critical role of cryptocurrency exchanges in the virtual currency world. Sure, these exchanges help cryptoasset investors to buy, sell and exchange cryptos. By doing so, these crypto exchanges help to improve crypto liquidity. Technically, they are facilitating the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies. Consequently, it is right to say that crypto … Continue reading “Seven of the Best Cryptocurrency Exchanges to Use”
Cryptocurrency Investors Hopeful as Bakkt Launch Nears
The launch of crypto’s first physically-backed futures exchange Bakkt, approaches. As a bearish year comes to a close, many investors are hopeful that this big news will turn things around. The platform already attracted various big names, and it is aiming to open the doors for commerce. Bakkt is the project of the Intercontinental Exchange … Continue reading “Cryptocurrency Investors Hopeful as Bakkt Launch Nears”
Brian Armstrong: How the Coinbase CEO Became a Billionaire
Does the name Brian Armstrong ring a bell? Well, if you have heard of San Francisco-based cryptocurrency startup Coinbase, then you must have come across the name. In fact, the startup has been around for a couple of years now. But before we introduce Brian Armstrong, let’s bring the operation of the startup into context. … Continue reading “Brian Armstrong: How the Coinbase CEO Became a Billionaire”
Wallet Options - A Guide to Keeping your Crypto Safe
So you’re dipping your feet into cryptocurrency and you’ve made some of your first transactions. You’re going to need a way to store your assets, or technically speaking, your “private keys” or access to these assets. And while there are an array of options, getting started can actually be very straightforward once you have a … Continue reading “Wallet Options - A Guide to Keeping your Crypto Safe”
Coinbase Speculation: Three Coins that Could List
Last spring, Coinbase began efforts to rapidly expand its services, reviewing five new coins for listing. The buzz is they may be adding even hundreds of new coins into the next year. We all know that 0x (ZRX) and Basic Attention Token (BAT) are already available. But now could also be a great time to … Continue reading “Coinbase Speculation: Three Coins that Could List”
Warning: Don’t Chase Basic Attention Token (BAT) Momentum
The Basic Attention Token (BAT) is about to break out. At the moment, it’s challenging a double top around 40 cents. If it can break above prior resistance, we believe it could challenge its May 2018 high of $0.5230. However, we do urge caution at current prices The coin is breaking high on news that Coinbase … Continue reading “Warning: Don’t Chase Basic Attention Token (BAT) Momentum”
Coinbase CTO: Cryptocurrency Just Beginning to Enter Mainstream
Venture capital investor and Coinbase CTO, Balaji Srinivasan believes cryptocurrency is quickly entering the technology mainstream. “Sundar Pichai & Sergey Brin’s sons are both mining crypto; Facebook is doing blockchain; Square open sourced some nice cold storage code; Microsoft, Amazon, Google Cloud all have blockchain efforts; crypto is entering the tech mainstream,” he notes, as … Continue reading “Coinbase CTO: Cryptocurrency Just Beginning to Enter Mainstream”
Cardano (ADA) on the Rise on Coinbase Speculation
Cardano (ADA) has seen a strong rise in value since the beginning of November. Many forecast that it will be next to list on Coinbase. Additionally, Cardano will be the primary coin on an upcoming exchange, IronX. Cardano’s (ADA) value climbed with approximately 10% since the beginning of the month. It began at $0.07 on … Continue reading “Cardano (ADA) on the Rise on Coinbase Speculation”
How Coinbase and Binance Still Expect to Post Billions in Revenue
Cryptocurrencies may not have had an exemplary year. But exchanges did. In fact, major exchanges continue to rake in billions in revenue, despite depressed cryptocurrency prices. Coinbase Expects to Post $1.3 Billion in Revenue For 2018, the United States’ biggest cryptocurrency exchange expects to produce revenue of $1.3 billion, according to Bloomberg. On top of that, … Continue reading “How Coinbase and Binance Still Expect to Post Billions in Revenue”