As the world’s leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin has provided incredible levels of profit for its investors, particularly long-term investors, some of whom have seen their initial deposit appreciate by over 9000% with recent spikes in interest. Even a recent investor would have seen the value of their…

The Grand Mufti of Egypt this week called for Bitcoin, and other forms of cryptocurrency, to be banned in the country, stating that this type of digital currency is not permitted under Islam. Shawki Allam, Egypt’s highest-ranking Muslim cleric and an authority on Islamic law and tradition, said that…

With cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin supposedly on the cutting edge of the financial revolution, it can be frustrating to suffer worse service and performance than you did under existing financial systems. And yet, this is exactly what’s happening right now with major cryptocurrency exchanges across…

In the world of cryptocurrency, entrepreneurs and conmen alike adopt a variety of ways in which to create value for their projects. Not least among these is the ever-popular practice of rebranding. While veterans of the cryptocurrency scene will likely recall the name of DogecoinDark (DOGED) from a…

Bitcoin has had a huge year, and just days after bankers began pressuring African central banks to allocate their reserves to Bitcoin, a consulting firm and a pension fund have put the case forward for institutional investments in cryptocurrencies. According to a research paper written by a hedge…

The year has only just begun, and already the cryptocurrency markets have surged to a new all-time high, going above $800Billion USD, meaning the market has gained over $200billion in just four days. It might come as no surprise that top of that list is Bitcoin, which is trading above $17,300.…

A lot of focus has been placed on what the world of crypto did do in 2017, and this is for good reason. Without a shadow of a doubt, last year was absolutely huge for both blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies themselves. This does not mean that it achieved everything that it set out to do, and…

Digital currencies had a great year in 2017, but this rise could now spark a huge wave of cryptocrime. It should be mentioned that 2017 also had its fair share of controversies as well, for example, the US Securities and Exchange Commission acted to halt a fast-moving ICO fraud. It is no secret that…

Salt lending platform offers different solution if you need traditional currency. Whereas before the only option would be to sell your Bitcoins, this platform lets you put your Bitcoins in an escrow account, and the salt lending platform would then match you with someone who was willing to lend you…

If you are interested in investing in Bitcoin, and other virtual currencies, it can often be very difficult to know where to go, and how to buy them. We will take a closer look at the different ways in which you can purchase Bitcoin and then how you can convert them into Altcoins. Before you do…

Approaching the ICO in an Unorthodox Way By Staff Writer CoinMD, is doing their ICO all wrong…through lean start up principles and $50K of the Founders own start-up capital they have created a working business model with a solid multi-million-dollar revenue stream, they created a blockchain centric…

Last year was definitely the year for blockchain technology. More people became involved in this technology, and as a result, there are now a growing number of startups, which are starting to harness the power of blockchain. We have narrowed down some of the best ones to watch in 2018. 1) Simple…

Mark Zuckerberg has said that he will spend this year trying to correct persistent problems that have plagued his highly popular social networking site, Facebook, and specifically mentions cryptocurrencies – much to the excitement of investors. This new mention of cryptocurrencies has sparked…

If you are into cryptocurrencies, and are looking at investing in some yourself, it comes in very handy to know which one to back. There are a few very key features, which should be taken into account. Whereas people once used to base all of their decisions on the basis of their market caps alone,…

It is said that for a German and a Finn, the truth is the truth, in Japan and Britain it is all right if it doesn’t rock the boat, in China there is no absolute truth, while in Italy it is negotiable. Culture clash occurs when a large number of people with similar values are confronted by another…

China is cracking down on the power use by Bitcoin miners, meaning any cheap energy that was once available is now not there. The trouble comes when you consider that the entire electricity system is oversupplied, which has led the producers of wind and solar power to cease the generation of…

Instead of following in the footsteps of many of its regional counterparts, Malaysia is not planning on implementing a ban on cryptocurrency trading, and instead has sparked a growing interest in this world. The country’s Second Finance Minister, Johari Abdul Ghani, has said that this decision is…

Seasons come and go, political parties swap places and now and again, a technological breakthrough changes how we see the world we live in. The world stands on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally change the way we live, work, and relate to one another. The Fourth…

Securitisation and celebrity bonds are a novel idea. David Bowie was a pop music icon to many, but how many people know he was also involved in innovation in the world of finance? Back in the mid-1990s, David Bowie, along with his financial manager Bill Zysblat, and banker David Pullman came up with…

We recently reported just how well Ripple was doing in the cryptocurrency world.. It recently hit $11 for the first time ever, and just two weeks after this, the price of XRP, which is the token that powers San Francisco startup Ripple’s open-source RippleNet network, has hit a new all time high of…

Some cryptocurrencies are definitely better known than others. Take Bitcoin for example. Even if you do not religiously follow virtual currencies, you have probably heard of Bitcoin. It was the original and arguably the most popular of the coins. However; it is not always the popular ones that fair…

In less than a week, it is a historic day for Bitcoin. In 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto sent the first ever non-mined Bitcoin transaction over the network to Hal Finney. This was just the start of things to come, and ever since, this virtual currency has just grown and grown, evolving into a massive…

Bitcoin investors and traders have been left feeling very frustrated after their accounts were from by Australian banks. Alex Saunders, a well-known Bitcoin and cryptocurrency expert took to Twitter to voice his annoyance, where he stated that National Australia Bank Ltd, Commonwealth Bank of…

At the start of the new year, it feels right to not only look back on the year we have just left, but also to consider what we have to look forward to in the coming year ahead. For anyone with even a hint of interest in the world of crypto will know that 2017 was a really interesting year for…

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a powerful drop late this week, marking the end of 2017. It is not the way to bring in the new year that people had been hoping, and instead saw coins losing value across the board. Only three of the top twenty coins actually displayed growth. The first and…

Bitcoin might have some new competition, in the form of new cryptocurrency Ripple. Ripple is different to most other forms of virtual currency, and it is fast becoming the hot currency at the moment. We take a look at why. Ripple is completely different to other forms of currency because it cannot…

Bitcoin transaction fees have risen from $2 per transaction to a huge $37 in just over two months. This is a huge rise, and it could all be down to a simple reason – the network is completely overloaded. The initial increase came in early December, at the same time that Steam announced that it would…

In an attempt to boost private sector growth and foreign investment, Belarus has legalised cryptocurrency transactions. The President, Alexander Lukashenko signed the decree on the 21st December 2017, despite Bitcoin plummeting to below $11,000, saying; “All smart and intelligent people know what…

2017 has been an eventful year for cryptocurrencies. We take a look back over the past year to discover the top 10 most notable events. • The ICO Boom The new year led to the launch of the most notable ICO projects of 2017. It saw the true boom of ICO financing, and this is only set to continue…

There are many Cryptocurrency educational products out there at the moment and it’s difficult to decipher which ones are credible and which ones are scams . This recently launched Crypto platform is the best we’ve seen so far at Crypto Daily. This newsletter ‘on steroids’ is the brainchild of…

Bitcoin has always be covered in a dark cloud of sceptics. Many professionals believe it to be a fraudulent bubble that will burst at any moment. That said, unless you have been living in a bubble, you will know that the price of Bitcoin is at an all-time high, causing its popularity to soar.…

Now that the year is coming to an end, you can get a good idea of how the current world of business and finance has fared. Rumours are that Chuck Norris has a Bitcoin Account for Amazon. Is this a sign of things to come, and will this soon be available for everyone? Let’s take a look at some of his…

Despite popular belief, the Cboe and CME were not the first exchanges to offer the trading and clearing of Bitcoin derivatives in the US. LedgerX was the first company to do this, after receiving permission from the CFTC over the summer to produce the first SEF (swap execution facility) allowing it…

Based on Coinbase’s GDAX exchange, we can see that bitcoin reached a low of $12,712.00. This is a drop of over 36% compared to the highs of $19,891.99 last week. That’s a huge decline of over $7,100! Todays low point was halted at the upward trendline from November to December. Head of trading for…

If you are looking for last minute stocking fillers, giving Bitcoin just became a lot easier, and it’s all down to two British entrepreneurs. Laurence Kemball-Cook and Louise Doherty wanted to give Bitcoin as a gift, but found themselves unable to, as there were no facilities to fulfil this. They…

If you have invested a lot of money into Bitcoins, and are wondering what to do with them, why not treat yourself to a holiday. You can now book everything you need, from flights, to accommodation and even your car rental, and pay for them with this popular virtual currency. Bitcoins value has…

Singapore is now home to its first cryptocurrency café that is located just a street away from its Central Bank. The business is owned and operated by an investor who is promoting his own digital coin. The café was opened on Thursday, and sells ‘hand brew’ coffee, sandwiches and eco-friendly beauty…

According to one expert review on the platform! “The project already has an existing platform, which gives it a head start for taking its market share in the industry. Already existing user base indicates that the project has a strong support and demand for its services.” What exactly is MCash?…

If you have invested in Bitcoins, there is some good news, as you can now use your virtual currency to purchase a car. A car dealership in the suburbs of Albany is now accepting the popular cryptocurrency. Is this a crazy idea, or is it simply moving with the times? Cryptocurrencies, whilst still…

We have developed a comprehensive method for evaluating cryptocurrency opportunities. Here are six rules that we follow at Crypto.IQ. These rules are based on Charlie’s years of experience in the crypto markets and require inside knowledge of the world of crypto assets. Crypto Investing Rule #1:…