In the war against the novel coronavirus, cryptocurrencies are emerging as a much-needed tool for charity and fundraising projects. Already there are a number of large nonprofits accepting Bitcoin…
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What I Learned Trying to Predict the Price of Cryptocurrencies
A few days ago, I presented a webinar about price predictions for cryptocurrencies. The webinar summarized some of the lessons we have learned building prediction models for crypto-assets in the…
Cryptocurrency is a Failure as a Currency Says Brazil’s Banking Chief
The President of the Brazilian Banking Federation, Murilo Portugal, has argued that cryptocurrencies are not really currencies at all. Portugal was speaking in a debate about the ‘Impact of…
Less Than 1% of Australians Used Crypto to Pay for Services in 2019
While some Australian authorities recognize cryptocurrencies as a form of investment, digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) are apparently not very popular as means of payment in the country. Australia’s…
Scammers Impersonate World Health Organization to Steal BTC COVID-19 Donations
As the number of global coronavirus cases grows each day, online scammers are turning to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) to steal money under the cover of the global pandemic….
Did Bitcoin Derivatives Change the Institutional Investment Landscape?
The arrival of cryptocurrencies has resulted in varied responses from the traditional finance world. Initially thought of as a fad with little practical application, the sentiment surrounding cryptocurrencies have…
Italian Red Cross Launches Bitcoin Fundraiser to Combat Coronavirus
The Italian Red Cross and the Colli Albani Committee are raising donations Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to fight the country’s coronavirus pandemic with the support of Helperbit, as announced…
Could Blockchain and Big Data Come Together To Open Up A New Chapter in Data Integrity?
Whenever the term “Blockchain” comes across, many relate it with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Yes, this technology has truly transformed the world of virtual currencies by speeding up transactions, providing…
The Current State of Privacy Wallets [Reviewed]
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies provide an opportunity unheard of in the past, being able to transcend borders and economies with a global currency. Blockchains gives us this, but unfortunately,…
Anti-Crypto Bank Wells Fargo Involved in Billion Dollar Scandal
Last year, Wells Fargo ceased to allow its customers to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, citing high volatility and risks to its customers. However, now the bank must pay…