2020 is the year when DeFi became cemented in the cryptocurrency space as the ultimate go to term when discussing the advances of blockchain technology. In simple words, DeFi is the ultimate goal of blockchain in the first place: to enable transacting without the control or ownership by a single entity or company, but governed … Continue reading All About DeFi. List of DeFi tokens & coins
Brand new SCAM coin appears on the market: XENIUM X
Buyers beware: there's a new scamcoin that has surfaced online and they're trying to attract investors with a website and whitepaper that has been completely ripped off from another project. I did a bit of digging and my research pointed toward a well-known scammer in the network marketing community who goes by the name Laurie … Continue reading Brand new SCAM coin appears on the market: XENIUM X
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 $2 million to Zero : What John McAfee Thinks of Bitcoin? What’s His New Favoured Crypto?
One week after the BTC halving – where are we at?
The third ever Bitcoin Halving happened just a week ago (on May 11 2020) and since then Bitcoin has been consolidating somewhat sideways. Is the price on its way up? What other treats should we look out for? Let's take a look at how the market reacted to this epic event and see what we … Continue reading One week after the BTC halving – where are we at?
Happy Halving 2020! Now what?
It's done! The third Bitcoin Halving just wrapped up and it was as memorable and eventful as one could expect. There was a lot of volatility on the markets, way more than I remember from the last halving event and the Twitterverse exploded. What was strange this time around, is that the market was really … Continue reading Happy Halving 2020! Now what?
5 coins to 5 million: my thoughts on Teeka’s secret list of alts.
Just a couple of days ago we saw another issuance of the greatest marketing in crypto - I'm talking about Teeka Tiwari's secret list of "5 coins to 5 million($)". 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?
What is Crypto 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 Crypto 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
5 virtual events to ‘attend’ while in self-quarantine
This April is like none other and not in a good way. The world is in turmoil over the global pandemic, people are locked in their homes for weeks on end... soon will be months, and the crypto market is finding it hard to get back on its feet after the panic sale that slashed … Continue reading 5 virtual events to ‘attend’ while in self-quarantine
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…
Bitcoin must go above the $7k soon or else it’s in trouble…
It's been a couple of weeks now that Bitcoin is trading below crucial $7000 price range and this is worrying for a number of factors. The main one being its mining costs. Since 2018 when Bitcoin began its 2-year bear cycle, we've seen a lot of pressure on mining and especially the individual miners who … Continue reading Bitcoin must go above the $7k soon or else it’s in trouble…
Scared of a market collapse? Don’t be…
Let's talk about the recent slump in financial markets. Stocks, bonds, crypto...even Gold and other tangible assets are down and not just by a few points... we're talking -30% ... -50% ...some even more. It's a global mayhem and to a great extend it is due to the most recent pandemic crisis that is shaking … Continue reading Scared of a market collapse? Don’t be…
Bitcoin becomes correlated with the stock market.
For the longest time, one of the strongest cases in favour of Bitcoin has been the Store Of Value claim. The asset has outperformed Gold and Silver and pretty much every stock out there in the past decade. But last week we saw an unprecedented market sell-off that went on hand in hand with the … Continue reading Bitcoin becomes correlated with the stock market.
Volatility, Capitulation, Pump & Dump, Bagholder – what do they mean?
If you are new to crypto, you might be wondering what these terms actually mean. They are being used in trading signals, social media posts, articles and even on mainstream media lately, so let's bring some clarity. Let's start with what do we mean by Volatility: You've surely heard it many times: that cryptocurrencies are … Continue reading Volatility, Capitulation, Pump & Dump, Bagholder – what do they mean?
Craig Wright tries to sue… Bitcoin?!
On 16 Feb (2020) The Cointelegraph reported about yet another threat with legal action coming from the never-ending saga ... I mean the attack on Bitcoin that Craig Wright is trying to exercise. If you don't know his name, I'd assume you literally just heard about Bitcoin yesterday, so in one short sentence, this is … Continue reading Craig Wright tries to sue… Bitcoin?!
CPU & GPU, Mining Rig and ASIC – Explained
Welcome to "Crypto Jargon" - the series where we break down the complex crypto terminology. Today’s article features the following acronyms related to crypto mining: GPU and CPU Mining RIG, ASIC ASIC Resistant Let's start with GPU which is not a strictly crypto term. It is in fact something that every computer has: Graphics Processor … Continue reading CPU & GPU, Mining Rig and ASIC – Explained
Bitcoin Halving 2020: Everything You Need To Know
You’ve probably heard me talk about the Bitcoin halving in some of my videos and posts here on this blog and now that this event approaches fast, I think it’s time to give you an update on it and explain what it's all about. What is the Bitcoin Halving The Bitcoin halving is an event … Continue reading Bitcoin Halving 2020: Everything You Need To Know
