Would we be better off without paper money and coin? Some say yes, and some say no and the debate rages on. Government tax collectors would prefer only electronic or digital money – it’s easier to control and easier to keep taxpayers honest – but are…
You’ve probably heard of Bitcoin. You’ve probably also witnessed some of the hysteria that has periodically surrounded it. What you may not know is how the technology underpinning this fashionable cryptocurrency is poised to change the world. It is…
Wondering if you should invest in Bitcoin? Wondering what the pros and cons are? Here are a few things you should know before you buy Bitcoin – and what to watch out for!
Blockchain technology companies have risen up to work hand-in-hand with trade finance and banks. Learn about the impact of this system when it comes to banking.
Let’s say that a new technology is developed that could allow many parties to transact a real estate deal. The parties get together and complete the details about timing, special circumstances and financing. How will these parties know they can trust…
Applying blockchain technology to medical research will increase scientific rigor by creating a time stamped, immutable record of research data and ideas. Trust in scientific research can be increased by using the blockchain to ensure data integrity.
Bitcoin is just not practical right now. There’s another coin out there emerging as a viable candidate to be the new No. 1 cryptocurrency. It’s called Dash.
With a 35, 000 % increase in value in 2017 and a market cap of over $118 billion, Ripple has become a much-debated topic among analysts and investors alike. But, what is Ripple? Is it like other cryptocurrencies? Why has it been on fire lately?…
The crypto-token ether sure seems like a currency. But ether isn’t a currency. Because most people who trade it don’t really understand or care about its true purpose, the price of ether has bubbled and frothed like bitcoin in recent weeks.
There are risks with bitcoin that investors need to be aware of in order to manage them. They may be out of the control of investors but at least there are steps one can take in order to minimize the risk. The risks will not be eliminated but at least…