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Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto?
If there's one thing that's nearly impossible to do these days, it's to remain anonymous. This is doubly true if you are someone who has managed to create an invention that has caused a massive tech revolution and created a whole financial system around it.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in The Chain
Ways to Spend Bitcoin with Ease. Top Story - August 2018.
The cryptocurrency phenomenon has been—and continues to be—a site to behold. In particular, Bitcoin's high value remains astounding. The volatility of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has been a major obstacle in turning digital currencies into a viable payment method for major retailers, but the tides have begun to turn and there are increasing signs that Bitcoin will stay around for decades, if not permanently. In particular, Bitcoin's ubiquity places it ahead of the cryptocurrency pack when it comes to wider acceptance. You can now use Bitcoin to pay for anything from a slice of pizza to a resort stay in Dubai. Here are some of the best ways to spend Bitcoin today.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in The Chain
10 Things You Didn't Know About Bitcoin
Bitcoin isn't just a digital currency; it's an international sensation that has helped bring about a massive technological revolution. Programmers are more invested in understanding blockchain than ever before thanks to this cryptocurrency, and the benefits of it keep paying off.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in The Chain
10 Facts About Ethereum You Didn't Know
Ethereum is one of the biggest alt-coins to invest in, and it's one that even manages to have Bitcoin shaking in its proverbial boots it's poised to overtake Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency with the highest market cap value.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in The Chain
Un-Blocking the Coffee Chain
When you think of chains in the mountains of colorful Colorado, The Rockies, McDonald's, AMC might even come to mind. But what if I told you a new chain was forming that will revolutionize the coffee industry? Let’s explore together!
By Rocco Brudno7 years ago in The Chain
10 Richest Bitcoin Millionaires
For a currency less than ten years old, Bitcoin has made remarkable strides in the world's economy. It's value has been volatile, but always high. At the time of writing this, the price of Bitcoin is in excess of $7,000, meaning that someone with just 150 Bitcoins is the equivalent of a millionaire. Several people and organizations investing in Bitcoin have, of course, more than surpassed 150 Bitcoins, with some parties in possession of the equivalent of more than a billion dollars. These parties include current and former criminals, as well as powerful business magnates and some people who just got lucky by investing in Bitcoin before its price skyrocketed. This list discusses some of the richest Bitcoin millionaires in the world, how they came about their wealth, and what they're doing with it.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in The Chain
Why Does Warren Buffett Hate Bitcoin?
When it comes to investing, no one has the clout, talent, or epic track record that Warren Buffett has. The Oracle of Omaha has been able to pick investment winners that most people never saw coming, and has been able to do some of the best stock market trades in history thanks to his foresight.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in The Chain
Why Do Governments Hate Bitcoin?
Whether or not you have tried your hand at owning or using Bitcoin, or whether you even know what cryptocurrencies actually are, the sheer amount of media buzz surrounding the crypto market is enough to let you know that Bitcoin will become valuable in our society. Despite this undeniable importance, it's not difficult to see that the governments of the world—especially in the countries where cryptocurrencies are most popular—are nervous about the skyrocketing success of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in The Chain
AI Traders Handling Crypto Markets Aim to Blur Professional Lines. Top Story - August 2018.
Adding machine learning assistance to existing markets isn't a new concept, but no one has gone quite as far as teaching a machine to play the financial market with limited human interaction.
By Andrej Kovacevic7 years ago in The Chain
