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Things No One Tells You About Investing in Cryptocurrency. Top Story - June 2018.
Cryptocurrency can be incredibly profitable if you are lucky and also do your due diligence. There's a reason why people talk about Bitcoin billionaires, you know.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in The Chain
Can You Get an Insured Bitcoin Wallet?
If you listen to classic investors like Warren Buffett, Bitcoin is one of the most dangerous investments you can make. (Actually, he called it "rat poison.") Dangerous as it is, many people have become Bitcoin billionaires or at least turned a profit off of it.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in The Chain
How to Know If You’re Investing in a Bad ICO
Do you have any investments in ICOs or cryptocurrencies? If not, that's not so surprising simply because it can be difficult to know a good ICO from a bad ICO. There are a lot of reasons why most ICOs fail, too. Yet, there are some signs to use to alert you to a poor investment choice. Let's take a few moments to consider just how to go about figuring out if you are at risk for investing in a bad ICO.
By Nick Paroni8 years ago in The Chain
Risks of Investing in an ICO
Investing in an ICO, or an initial coin offering, can provide both huge financial benefits and huge risks. Many people are intrigued by the growing digital currency industry that includes blockchain technology, because the potential is there to raise money very quickly. However, long term, the outcome can be grim, and many people end up losing the money they initially invested. There are many reasons why most ICOs fail. When investing in an ICO, people must exercise due diligence and make sure they know the risk they are taking. Here are some of the most common risks when investing in an ICO.
By Morgan E. Westling8 years ago in The Chain
How to Accept Bitcoins in Your Store
Should you accept Bitcoins in your store? Whether in the real world (i.e. a brick and mortar establishment) or among the many online stores, it is important to consider the acceptance of digital currencies as a payment option. Because it is the most recognized, long-lasting and used cryptocurrency, it makes sense to accept Bitcoin, which is becoming very valuable in our society. Yet, the big question is "how?" Just how do you begin to accept them in your store?
By Bill Shaffir8 years ago in The Chain
The Ultimate Guide to Mining Ethereum
When it comes to cryptocurrency investing, it's hard to ignore the topic of Bitcoin mining. It's seen as the way to make "free money" in the cryptocurrency world—even though it's everything but free.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in The Chain
How Bitcoin Will Become Valuable in Our Society. Top Story - June 2018.
Bitcoin is not just a buzzword, and it's time that mainstream media stops behaving like it is. It has proven to be a valuable investment and a trailblazer in both finance and tech industries—and an investment that continues to blossom.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in The Chain
Ways Blockchain Is Already Succeeding
Blockchain technology has been called one of the most revolutionary technological advances in recent history. The funny thing about blockchain is that most people aren't fully aware of what blockchain really is.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in The Chain
Reasons You Should Add Cryptocurrencies to Your Retirement Portfolio
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies are blowing up in a big way. Financial advisors, Wall Street, hedge funds, and more are looking into this new type of asset class even more so than traditional investments.
By Conrad Morningstar8 years ago in The Chain
How To Buy an ICO the Right Way
It's 2018, and just about everyone who loves to invest has heard of the term "ICO." ICOs, or Initial Coin Offerings, have become the trendiest buzzword in the cryptocurrency world.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in The Chain
Ways to Choose an ICO to Invest In
It's a well-known fact that cryptocurrency remains one of the most dangerous investments you can make. ICOs, in particular, pose a lot of risk that most people don't see coming.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in The Chain
Best Cryptocurrency Facebook Pages to Follow for Advice & Other News. Top Story - May 2018.
Facebook is not a platform I typically approve of. In fact, I don't have a Facebook because its privacy issues are terrible and it has bad psychological effects. I think that Mark Zuckerberg is a criminal, and honestly don't understand how so many people are okay with having all their personal information mined for "social" reasons.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in The Chain