Today came an announcement from Crypto.com - the popular crypto debit card app, that holders of MCO tokens will soon have to swap them for the newer, much cooler one - CRO. If you remember, MCO was the original token of Crypto.com back when the company was still known as Monaco Card. They rebranded in … Continue reading MCO:CRO token swap is coming soon.
Token Metrics – is it worth it?
This is a review of Token Metrics - a website with data analytics and metrics for all major cryptocurrencies. Last month I decided to give Token Metrics a test-run after my friend and fellow influencer BitboyCrypto recommended it to me and I must say, I was a little reserved at first, so here's my honest … Continue reading Token Metrics – is it worth it?
The Twitter Bitcoin Hack last week was by a 17 year-old boy…
Last week I reported about a twitter hack that compromised more than 20 of the most influential celebrities and politicians accounts, asking for Bitcoin and making more than $100k in the process. https://twitter.com/KTVU/status/1289274379327565824 Today, a few sources including NBC, reported that one of the people behind this hack was a 17 year-old boy named Graham … Continue reading The Twitter Bitcoin Hack last week was by a 17 year-old boy…
Paypal and Visa open the doors to crypto adoption
After years of resisting and fighting against crypto, it's finally a battle that is coming to an end. Visa and Paypal are in the news this month, both are reported to be opening the doors to buying cryptocurrencies. First we saw news surrounding a possible Paypal "buy" and "sell" options for cryptocurrencies. This was reported … Continue reading Paypal and Visa open the doors to crypto adoption
Most influential twitter accounts HACKED – all asking for Bitcoin
Just a few minutes ago my feed started getting flooded with reports of hacked accounts of Twitter influencers and celebrities. First it was CZ Binance (the owner and most influential crypto figure), then more joined the hackaton - Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Kanye West, Justin Sun, Chrlie Lee... even Bloomberg wasn't spared. On top of … Continue reading Most influential twitter accounts HACKED – all asking for Bitcoin
Half Price Bitcoin offer: 30 June 2020 (for 24hr Only)
That's right, there's only one day left until we get another amazing offer from Crypto.com - the mobile app and exchange that already gave us half-price deals on ENJ, ADA, Link, Tezos, Ethereum and many other coins over the past year. It's an app I've been using for quite some time already and I shared … Continue reading Half Price Bitcoin offer: 30 June 2020 (for 24hr Only)
CRYPTO JARGON: DEFINITIONS OF CRYPTO TERMINOLOGY
Crypto Jargon started as a series of 30 videos and blog posts dedicated to breaking down the complex crypto terminology we use in our posts, articles, chart analysis and social media. There are hundreds of acronyms, terms and slang you will come across on a daily basis and I used to have to search for … Continue reading CRYPTO JARGON: DEFINITIONS OF CRYPTO TERMINOLOGY
Details about the 18 coins that Coinbase just announced for possible listings
In an unprecedented move the other day Coinbase announced a list of 18 cryptocurrencies that they are considering for possible listings to their exchange platform. I reported on this immediately and that was my most visited post this month so I decided to make a more detailed review on these coins to see what they … Continue reading Details about the 18 coins that Coinbase just announced for possible listings
BTC Bulls lose the fight for the crucial 10k level…again.
Today was another one of those volatile, hectic trading days where we saw Bitcoin bulls losing their fight for the key resistance $10k level. In a sudden and heavy drop, the Bitcoin price dropped by more than 10% in just an hour. This happens after a few attempts at a break out toward the $10000 … Continue reading BTC Bulls lose the fight for the crucial 10k level…again.
Coinbase announces possible listing of 18 coins and they’re already pumping…
Coinbase is the one of the most popular exchanges in the world and despite suffering some reputation decline in the last month (it's been heavily criticised for selling customer data recently), it is still an industry giant with a huge customer base. It is also becoming more focused on institutional investors rather than the retail … Continue reading Coinbase announces possible listing of 18 coins and they’re already pumping…
This App pays you in Bitcoin
I recently shared with you an app that rewards users with Bitcoin (actually, in satoshis - the smaller units of the cryptocurrency) for signing up. It's called FOLD and it's an app that is still in its pre-launch. Their main product will be a debit card which you can use to get cashback rewards (in … Continue reading This App pays you in Bitcoin
From $2 million to Zero : What John McAfee Thinks of Bitcoin? What’s His New Favoured Crypto?
You may know John McAfee as one of the biggest supporters and defenders of Bitcoin. The former security software engineer-turned-crypto-influencer has been very vocal and bullish about the leading cryptocurrency for the past few years. He has appeared on numerous TV interviews on mainstream media and crypto vlogs, always making bold statements about the future … Continue reading From $2 million to Zero : What John McAfee Thinks of Bitcoin? What’s His New Favoured Crypto?
Happy 10th Bitcoin Pizza Day!
It was exactly 10 years ago when the first Bitcoin transaction for physical goods happened and kick-started the "Crypto is Real" revolution. To this day, this is the most expensive pizza in the world... EVER. You'll find how this happened and learn everything about this memorable event in this post: Bitcoin Pizza Day — the facts.
One week after the BTC halving – where are we at?
The third ever Bitcoin Halving happened just a week ago (on May 11 2020) and since then Bitcoin has been consolidating somewhat sideways. Is the price on its way up? What other treats should we look out for? Let's take a look at how the market reacted to this epic event and see what we … Continue reading One week after the BTC halving – where are we at?
JK Rowling tweets about Bitcoin… the reaction is priceless.
Just yesterday JK Rowling set CT (crypto twitter) on fire with this tweet which is sure to go down in the history of Twitter Gold. In a typical Twitter fashion, the author received an avalanche of replies ranging from funny, witty, informative and silly, to .. confusing, rude and plain wrong. Everyone who is … Continue reading JK Rowling tweets about Bitcoin… the reaction is priceless.
Happy Halving 2020! Now what?
It's done! The third Bitcoin Halving just wrapped up and it was as memorable and eventful as one could expect. There was a lot of volatility on the markets, way more than I remember from the last halving event and the Twitterverse exploded. What was strange this time around, is that the market was really … Continue reading Happy Halving 2020! Now what?
5 coins to 5 million: my thoughts on Teeka’s secret list of alts.
Just a couple of days ago we saw another issuance of the greatest marketing in crypto - I'm talking about Teeka Tiwari's secret list of "5 coins to 5 million($)". The Palm Beach Group head analyst published a report just two days ago, which he called 5 Coins to 5 Million - in reference to … Continue reading 5 coins to 5 million: my thoughts on Teeka’s secret list of alts.
Bitcoin in the 10k range again, but will it hold post-halving?
We are just 3 days away from the most talked-about event this year - the Bitcoin Halving. It will occur at block 630 000 which is estimated to happen on 11 or 12 May 2020 (depending on the timezone you are in) and it's one of those momentum events that create a lot of buzz. … Continue reading Bitcoin in the 10k range again, but will it hold post-halving?
Cobo Vault Setting Up Guide – the most secure HD wallet
In a previous post on this blog, I introduced to you the latest Cobo Vault (second generation) device and gave it a 5 star rating for being the most secure cold wallet device currently on the market. I also interviewed its creator Lixin Liu and promised to make a step-by-step tutorial on how to set … Continue reading Cobo Vault Setting Up Guide – the most secure HD wallet
Top 10 ranking cryptocurrencies 2013 to 2020
See if you remember any of these top cryptocurrencies from back in the day... Namecoin, Peercoin, Novacoin or Feathercoin may not mean anything to those who came in the crypto space after 2016, but they used to be the top cryptos once. Stratis, NXT, Primecoin, Megacoin... the list goes on and on... And where are … Continue reading Top 10 ranking cryptocurrencies 2013 to 2020
$50 million worth of fake Gold is being sold on the market… Zero fake Bitcoin.
Last year (August 2019) Reuters reported about a forgery crisis currently roiling the world’s gold industry. According to the report at least (possibly much more) $50 million worth of fake gold bars are being "fraudulently stamped with the logos of major refineries are being inserted into the global market" with at least 1,000 of the … Continue reading $50 million worth of fake Gold is being sold on the market… Zero fake Bitcoin.
The most secure crypto wallet
Move over Trezor and Ledger, there's a new Super Secure HD wallet in town... I just received my brand new Cobo Vault Pro and in this article I will give you my top reasons why I consider it the safest crypto wallet of all. I am talking about a super secure hardware wallet device that … Continue reading The most secure crypto wallet
Trust Wallet Review – stake, buy & sell crypto from your phone
Trust Wallet is one of these cool hybrid wallets that you have on your mobile for quick and easy access to your crypto holdings, while at the same time remaining in full ownership of your digital assets. What I mean by that is - you have a seed phrase that protects your wallet data and … Continue reading Trust Wallet Review – stake, buy & sell crypto from your phone
What is Dust | Dusting Attacks Explained
Here is a form of a cyber attack that is largely unknown to users in the crypto space and I feel it's time to bring it to your attention. Throughout my "Crypto Jargon" series I have discussed many types of cyber attacks and crypto-related threats that you should look out for and this one is … Continue reading What is Dust | Dusting Attacks Explained
27,000 less Bitcoin per month mined
The third Bitcoin Halving is approaching fast now and we are already seeing a positive price action in the run-up to the event. Bitcoin is up 100% in the past month and that's in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown of global economies. In the middle of March we saw the biggest crash of the … Continue reading 27,000 less Bitcoin per month mined
How Binance’s Acquisition Could Affect CoinMarketCap
CoinMarketCap.com (CMC) is the most popular crypto data aggregator, drawing some 207.2 million visitors in the last six months, according to data from SimilarWeb. It has established itself as the go-to crypto platform for every investor or trader of cryptocurrencies. Another giant in the cryptoverse is undoubtedly Binance - a company that developed a large … Continue reading How Binance’s Acquisition Could Affect CoinMarketCap
“Learn to Earn” Crypto Initiative by Coinbase
Coinbase is the most popular crypto exchange for first-time buyers of Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin (and some other altcoins too) and it has become quite an institution over the years. It was one of the first wallets with user-friendly interface that facilitated purchases of Bitcoin back in 2013 when the majority of the crypto purchases … Continue reading “Learn to Earn” Crypto Initiative by Coinbase
Earn Bitcoin as cashback on your shopping
“People are not interested in spending Bitcoin right now, but are interested in accumulating it. If people don’t understand Bitcoin as money yet, they certainly will understand it as a better reward.” These are the words of the CEO of a US based startup "Fold" that has teamed up with Visa to enable their users … Continue reading Earn Bitcoin as cashback on your shopping
Crypto Wallets – Complete Guide (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and other crypto wallets explained)
So, you bought some Bitcoin or Ethereum or other crypto and you think your job is done. You left the coins in the same place where you bought them but I have news for you: this may not be the best way to store your crypto. Let me explain... Typically, the service you will use … Continue reading Crypto Wallets – Complete Guide (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and other crypto wallets explained)
Bcash (BCH) just halved and nobody noticed…
Since 2017 when Bitcoin was hard forked and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was born there has been a great deal of rivalry and speculation as to should we care about the fundamental principles carried on by both versions. Most people in the crypto community support the BTC version which is the dominant chain and subsequently carries … Continue reading Bcash (BCH) just halved and nobody noticed…
