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What Is Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency stands poised to take over the world, yet so few truly understand what it is and how it functions. With some experts claiming that crypto possesses the power to become bigger than the internet, it's time for everyone to pay serious attention. The future is here—and it's crypto.
By Altcoin Sidekick7 years ago in The Chain
What Is Facebook's New Digital Currency Libra?
No longer are the days that people are asking, "Is Facebook coming out with a cryptocurrency?" On June 17, 2019, Facebook announced its newest product, exactly that (a cryptocurrency), which they are planning to launch in 2020. The company seems to be constantly expanding. They were even called out recently by prior co-owner Chris Hughes, who stated that he thinks Facebook should break up its monopoly. He believes that the social media giant should be government regulated. However, Facebook seems to disagree, as it continues to expand in every possible way.
By Ringo Mendoza7 years ago in The Chain
Is Bitcoin Losing Popularity?
As cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum (Ether), and Ripple (XRP), have made their way onto news broadcasts and into household discussions in recent years, they've seemed to be a great alternative to everyday currency exchanges. As such, many people took the time to buy Bitcoin, and other crypto assets, believing they were part of the financial wave moving us towards the future. There are even instances of Bitcoin being used to pay employee's wages! However, at present, many are asking the question: Is bitcoin losing popularity even though it has been exceptionally popular up until this point?
By Wendy Knight7 years ago in The Chain
Blockchain Technology and the Hiring Process
Blockchain is a technology that is quickly becoming an integral part of our everyday lives. While not all of us are using cryptocurrency, there are a fair number of individuals who are adopting this alternative source of funding. Blockchain technology was originally developed as a way to track transactions without a centralized bank or financial institution. With the encrypted software that comes along with blockchain technology, it is virtually impossible to forge these transactions, or steal money digitally when blockchain technology is being used. While most of the applications for blockchain technology are based in the financial industry, there are becoming many more uses for this new technology. Learning about blockchain can help businesses a great deal during their hiring process.
By Kevin Gardner7 years ago in The Chain
Are Bitcoin Bank Accounts Feasible?
Can you picture a future where you open your PNC app to check your checking account, but you do not have one because you decided to convert all your money to cryptocurrency? All you do instead is check the Bitcoin price today, and then pay your bills.
By Ringo Mendoza7 years ago in The Chain
3 Best Bitcoin Trading Strategies: How to Trade Bitcoin Profitably
In 2017, a bullish cryptocurrency market led to an impressive $20,000 per Bitcoin, only for the consecutive bear market to bring down the price of Bitcoin to approximately $5,500 at the time of writing. Since then, many investors have been hesitant to approach the market, and often wonder whether or not trading Bitcoin is still a profitable activity.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in The Chain
Building an Online Platform for Cryptocurrency Exchange From Scratch
Building such a platform is now in the attention of many people, because of their potential profitability, and efficiency, in terms of managing them in the long run. A cryptocurrency online marketplace is not that difficult to build either. You only need a well-thought-out plan, some resources, and the required knowledge.
By Cynthia Madison7 years ago in The Chain
Is Facebook Coming out with a Cryptocurrency?
Even though Facebook is a social media platform with a massive amount of users, to the point that their sign-in functionality feels like it's available on just about every website you want to register on, its popularity is definitely dwindling. While it's still a fine platform for sharing photos and chatting with old friends, people are looking at Facebook a lot more skeptically now.
By Roland Barnes7 years ago in The Chain
Bitcoin Is Being Used to Pay Employee Wages
Ever since the Bitcoin prices reached their highest last year, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding this technology. Furthermore, the number of people interested in learning more about the cryptocurrency market has also increased. Everyone wants to get in on the action and make a quick buck. Some countries have begun to recognize cryptocurrency as a mode of payment for some public services. As a result, the technology has been able to open up new career opportunities and further the application of block chain technology in other sectors. There are also some employers that have resorted to using Bitcoin to pay their employee salaries.
By Kevin Gardner7 years ago in The Chain
