The tensions between the cryptocurrency giant Ripple (XRP) and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) escalate. Ripple requires the financial regulator to provide details of the so-called “Howey test”, which classified XRP as a security. SEC vs. Ripple Ripple requires the US Securities and Exchange Commission to provide details…
Solana has grown by leaps and bounds this year. SOL token prices are constantly rising, while the digital asset itself has already entered the top ten cryptocurrencies according to CoinMarketCap. Many investment giants, including Spartan Capital, also turned their attention to this blockchain. The Solana network itself is an…
2FA stands for Two-Factor Authentication – a security system that exists on most websites in the crypto world. In this article, we will explain in general terms how investors can protect their accounts using 2FA. Although the idea of setting up F2A on your accounts may seem a bit boring,…
The term bear market is used by crypto investors to refer to a market where most stocks are declining in value, as opposed to the term bull market, which stands for a market on the rise. A bear market has its distinct characteristics and is important to understand if you…
AML stands for Anti Money Laundering. In crypto, this term is widely used because many critics claim that digital assets are used for money laundering. Although the fight against money laundering takes place in all economic sectors, this article will focus on AML measures specific to the blockchain world. Why…
Bitconnect was an investment lending platform operating in the crypto sector, known for developing a classic Ponzi scheme. The company promised its investors significant returns, paying out existing loan interest with newly pledged loans. It wasn’t the only scam ever pulled off in the industry, but it’s…
In cryptocurrencies, a block reward is the reward given to miners who have added a block to the blockchain. Depending on the digital asset in question, the attribution of these rewards may vary. However, in most cases, people who insert a block into the blockchain receive some of the coins…
A bull market is a market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise. The word is widely used by crypto investors in contrast to the term bear market, a market where most stocks are declining in value. Usually, it’s quite easy to profit in a …
An atomic swap is a peer-to-peer exchange that allows two users to exchange digital assets without going through an exchange, centralised or not. How does it work? While the core principles of an atomic swap are relatively easy to grasp, the whole thing is a bit harder to get…
Robinhood has just taken another hit. Its shares dropped 10% on Thursday, 19th August, the lowest after its worst trading debut among companies with an IPO of the same size. The company started with 55 million shares debuting at $38. Robinhood stock is on a rollercoaster Despite promising…
Binance.US, the US branch of the trading platform, intends to raise additional capital in its upcoming funding round, according to Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, CEO of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Binance’s investor base According to Binance CEO, even despite regulatory concerns, a number of top-level investors are showing interest…
An airdrop is a marketing campaign run by a crypto company that aims to offer project tokens to new users. In order to take advantage of this offer, individuals need to meet several requirements that differ from company to company. To participate in an airdrop programme, it is usually…
CryptoQuant, an on-chain data analytics company, tweeted that earlier this month they recorded a major shift in Bitcoin fund flows. Analysts point out that in just one day over $131 billion ( ̴ £94.1 billion) worth of BTC was moved. And only 1% of this amount is accounted for…
The central bank of Estonia has discovered what it called ‘unlimited potential’ in its pilot tests of a blockchain-based digital euro. The trial results revealed that blockchain technology could ‘in theory’ support almost unlimited number of transactions. The experiment Following a research conducted in cooperation with several other central…
Many believe the May Bitcoin correction to be the starting point of a bear market. Thanks to Forbes, we can gauge its toll on both the crypto market at large and the crypto billionaires that happen to be affected. Here is the list of high net worth individuals that were…
A group of 35 experts have taken a quick glance into their crystal balls to predict the price of Ethereum (ETH) in 2025. Their estimates range from $1,850 (~£1,304) to $100,000 (~£70,589). Ethereum 2025: what do the experts say? On 10th May 2021, a report by Finder entitled “Finder…
Just a week after its launch, over 22,000 SwissBorg app users have deposited the equivalent of £120 million worth of BTC. They have been earning upto 9% pa paid directly in BTC every 24 hours. This is in addition to their existing yield wallets, where you can earn up…
With over 500 million active users, you’ve most likely heard of Telegram, the privacy-orientated alternative to messaging apps like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. Despite the fierce competition, Telegram stands out from the crowd for being one of the best encrypted messaging apps, with no adverts, cross-platform functionality, and no limits…