Following the July 2017 SEC ruling that tokens sold by distributed organization The DAO were indeed securities, many investors may be wondering how this decision could affect both bitcoin and the broader digital currency space. This ruling could have significant implications for anyone looking to hold a “token sale” or […]
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How to Make Money by Lending Bitcoin
Interested in a low-risk way to make money? By lending bitcoin to margin traders, you may be able to generate a steady stream of passive income. In exchange for the opportunity to trade using your funds, investors will pay you interest. To get started, you will need to familiarize yourself […]
Investment Ideas: 3 Industries That Bitcoin is Disrupting
The digital currency bitcoin has taken the world by storm. More and more individuals are buying bitcoin as an investment. However, bitcoin is more than just an investment opportunity. As a global decentralized peer-to-peer payment network, bitcoin is disrupting several major industries including banking, international remittances, and online gambling. This, […]
5 Rules for New Bitcoin Traders and Investors
In the YouTube video, “5 Cryptocurrency Lessons for New Traders & Investors,” altcoin entrepreneur and evangelist Chris Dunn outlines his five lessons for new traders. Arguing that the altcoin market is currently the most welcoming for new investors, Dunn offers advice on avoiding hype and temptation in order to maximize […]
Bitcoin vs. Gold: Which is the Better Investment for You?
Some have described bitcoin as “digital gold,” noting the similarities of the digital currency and the precious metal. Their similarities include: Scarcity One major similarity is that bitcoin and gold are both scarce resources. However, bitcoin’s supply is known. Thus far, 16.5 million bitcoin have been mined, and only 21 […]
Dollar Cost Averaging: The Smart Way to Invest in Bitcoin
We’ve all heard the saying “Buy low, sell high.” While this certainly sounds appealing, pulling it off can be easier said than done. To overcome this challenge, you could rely on the latest news, government data, or even sophisticated technical indicators to buy and sell at the right time…or not. […]
Will Bitcoin Increase in Value? 5 Trends to Watch for 2017
Bitcoin witnessed a tremendous price rally in the first half of 2017. The price of the digital currency increased from $1,000 on January 1st to inch close to the $3,000 mark on June 12th. Will the digital currency continue this rally? Since bitcoin has already gained so much in value […]
What is Bitcoin Arbitrage?
Financial investing comes with a wide range of strategies you can employ to generate a profit. That is also the case with trading bitcoin. In this article, we discuss bitcoin arbitrage and whether or not this strategy is a smart way to invest in bitcoin. What is Arbitrage? In financial […]
Bitcoin Regulation by State
Since the last time we updated this guide on bitcoin and altcoin legality by state, many of the states have moved to define their stance on altcoins. While some are legitimately concerned about money laundering and crime reduction, the vast majority of the states are seeking to define how they […]
ICO vs. IPO: What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between an initial coin offering (ICO) and an initial public offering (IPO)? Quite a lot, it turns out. While both ICOs and IPOs are public sales, they involve different assets, and holding them involves completely distinct processes. (See our current list of Upcoming ICOs here.) What […]