Many of the people investing in Bitcoin are not simply using it as a means of speculation, but as an alternative to more traditional, and in some cases, less stable and accessible currencies. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, around a third of customers at ‘La Maison du Bitcoin’ in Paris…

Bitcoin has begun to get over their tumultuous period by topping out at a massive $8,020 on Bitfinex before settling at $7,900. Not that long ago, the implementation of the SegWit2x hard fork was pulled which caused the price to rise to $7,800. However, within just an hour, the price had ended up in…

If there is one subject that seems to divide the large financial investors and investment banks, it is Bitcoin! While the stunning year the cryptocurrency has seen to date has amazed all with its 700% growth, some have not always been too complimentary about it. One exception to that had been Morgan…

Bitcoin has now recovered its recent losses and stands at $7610, 5% up on the day so far – with BCH down a precipitous 18% at $1012, sicker than the supposedly doomed BTG, up over 5% at $168.53. There is nothing interesting in this except that volatility is good for price discovery and so lessens…

In another great bit of news for the cryptocurrency industry, payments app Square has added Bitcoin into its network. The $16 billion-valued company has officially integrated Bitcoin into its mobile platform which means millions of its users can now buy, sell and store the cryptocurrency easily.…

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are beginning to find a presence in the property market, as sellers are seen to be putting a Bitcoin price tag on their house. Estate agents have noticed a surge in interest when a ‘Bitcoin accepted here’ sign is added to a property, and it makes sense that Bitcoin…

The creators of the Blockchain cryptocurrency wallet announced on November 15 that they will be adding SegWit and full support for Bitcoin Cash in the near future. The news came via a tweet from CEO Peter Smith, confirming the near-future plans for the popular wallet platform. There is already…

The History Of Ethereum Ethereum is a relatively new concept; but many say that it is set to overtake the increasingly successful Bitcoin currency. We take a brief look at the history of Ethereum; looking at exactly what it is, and how it differs from Bitcoin, before looking at the key dates in its…

The History Of Bitcoin Bitcoins have been classed as the world’s first decentralised currency, and for the past ten years, they have become more well-known and continue to grow in popularity. Below is a brief history of how the Bitcoin started and what has happened since. 2007 – It was in 2007 that…

An introduction to the bitcoin currency The bitcoin digital payment currency was launched in 2009 by an anonymous individual simply known under the alias ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’. It started as an open source software but has grown to become a digital currency which is now used across the globe. The…

Everything You Need To Know About Cryptocurrency Mining Cryptocurrency mining seems like a complicated process, and it might seem like something that is not essential to know; however, in order to fully understand how cryptocurrencies work, it helps to understand that there is a mining process, as…

Is Mining Bitcoins Profitable? One of the big questions that everyone is asking is whether mining Bitcoins is profitable or not. Bitcoin mining serves many different purposes, both to transactions and the production of new Bitcoins. The process of mining Bitcoins involves compiling recent…

How To Choose The Best Bitcoin Exchange If you are looking to get started with digital currencies, and in particular Bitcoins, it will pay to look at exchanges. From Gemini to Luno, to Unocoin there are many to choose from, so knowing which one to turn to can be confusing. We have set up a guide for…

The Ultimate Guide To Exchanges If you are looking to trade cryptocurrencies, it can seem like a bit of a minefield. Since Bitcoin began trading in 2009, there have been many other cryptocurrencies that have burst onto the scene, all promising something bigger and better. Many people choose to use a…

How To Pick The Right Cryptocurrency Wallet For You Don’t let yourself becoming confused over which Cryptocurrency wallet to choose. Our guide has been designed for beginners, and aims to help you to find the best and most appropriate wallet for you. What are Cryptocurrency Wallets? A cryptocurrency…

Types Of Cryptocurrency Wallets Explained If you invest in cryptocurrencies, it is beneficial to store them in a wallet. This will help to protect your investment; however, knowing which wallet to choose can be somewhat confusing. For more basic information regarding what a cryptocurrency wallet is,…

It was off to the races with Bitcoin Cash (BCH) this weekend after the failure of the SegWit2x hard fork to launch. Speculative funds and the appetite for possible free tokens pulled money away from Bitcoin (BTC), although the combined market cap of the two coins stayed roughly the same. BCH reached…

It’s been an eventful few weeks for Bitcoin. After several weeks in which the cryptocurrency broke one record after another, there have been signs of corrections and profit-taking in recent days. At one point, Bitcoin lost one-third of its value before making up almost all of the losses the…

The second major Bitcoin fork, the Bitcoin Gold (BTG) altcoin, quietly launched into an industry that was largely confused by the ongoing events surrounding Bitcoin Cash. Bitcoin Gold was largely shunned by the cryptocurrency community as a whole. As Bitcoin Gold is not directly affiliated with the…

One massive beneficiary of the upward trend this year in Bitcoin is long-only investors. By taking a positive view on the cryptocurrency looking into the future, they have ridden the coattails of the surge in Bitcoin’s market price during 2017. One major reason behind this success in taking the long…

There is little doubt that Overstock has had a fabulous 2017 to date. As of 10th November 2017, the American internet retailer has seen its stock price rise almost 200% compared to the start of the year. This is pretty special however you look at it, but especially since it actually reported pre-tax…

The last week or so has been a tumultuous one for Bitcoin. According to recent analysis, the price of Bitcoin has always increased substantially after any dips greater than 20%. On average, the currency showed 61.5% gains after each substantial dip. This astounding cycle has led to an increased…

One dollar invested in Bitcoin in 2010 is now worth $58,000. One thousand dollars would be worth $58 million. Despite more Bitcoins being mined, demand still by far outstrips supply. It’s reasonable to wonder – as the hard fork between Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash is solemnised by last weekend’s…

Trezor, the makers of a popular hardware wallet, have revealed that the source code for Bitcoin Gold (BCG) has been publically released and so they will add full support for the new currency in the coming weeks. The Bitcoin Gold hard fork was originally expected to occur late in October, intended to…

Claims have arisen from the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) that North Korea-based cybercriminals have started to ramp up malware attacks against the users and service providers of digital currencies in South Korea. Evidence also suggests that the hackers have targeted the digital currency…

The development team behind Parity’s Ethereum software has released new information on the critical code fault that caused $160m worth of Ether to be frozen. At the present time, there is no immediate solution to allow those affected to regain access to their funds. The Parity team has acknowledged…

On November 12, during a tumultuous weekend when Bitcoin saw a challenge thrown down by upstart Bitcoin Cash, another crypto was quietly launched: Bitcoin Gold. Its reception was either ignored or sneered at in the Press. Amidst headlines such as “Bitcoin Gold Fails To Impress Investors” and…