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?
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.
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
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
COTI – what is it and how to buy it
One of the coins that recently came onto my radar is COTI (Currency Of The Internet).With a very bullish looking TA and fundamentals that seem very promising, it is a coin that I started accumulating and this is what prompted me to share it with you. As you probably know, every fortnight I send out … Continue reading COTI – what is it and how to buy it
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
Crypto Wallets – Complete Guide (types of wallets explained)
(last updated 2023) So, you bought some cryptocurrency and you think your job is done. If you've left these coins in the same place where you bought them, I have news for you: this isn't a safe place to store your crypto. Let me explain... Typically, the service you will use when buying your first … Continue reading Crypto Wallets – Complete Guide (types of 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…
P2P, MOE, CMC, CS, TS & MCAP Explained
Welcome to Crypto Jargon, the series where I'm breaking down some of the most commonly used terms and acronyms in reference to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Today I will look into the following terms and how they are used in market analysis on soical media, forums and even in mainstream media articles. P2P, MOE, CMC, … Continue reading P2P, MOE, CMC, CS, TS & MCAP Explained
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.
India Lifts Ban on Crypto causing this coin to skyrocket.
Today was a great day for trading. One of the coins I shared with you just two weeks ago experienced the kind of pump we all needed to lock-in some damn good profits. The coin in question is WRX - the native token of the biggest Indian exchange WazirX. As I mentioned in this post … Continue reading India Lifts Ban on Crypto causing this coin to skyrocket.
How to Earn Crypto for Free in 2020
So, you are not a wealthy investor who can put tons of money into crypto but you still want a piece of the action. And damn right you should. Since the beginning of this year we are seeing huge movements in the market that bring us confidence that this year will be a great one for … Continue reading How to Earn Crypto for Free in 2020
Technical vs Fundamental Analysis + Sentimental, Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis Explained
Welcome to the Crypto Jargon series where I break down the most commonly used crypto-related terms, acronyms and trading slang. Today I am going to explain the terms : Technical Analysis Fundamental Analysis Sentimental Analysis Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis These are all types of market analysis used by traders to predict prices and they work … Continue reading Technical vs Fundamental Analysis + Sentimental, Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis Explained
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?!
Bitcoin drops below 10k – should you be worried?
So, yesterday we had a sudden drop in Bitcoin after a few days of consolidation that followed its most recent jump to the $10500 resistance level. This was a drop below the 10k level for the third time in the past week and as usual caused the rest of the crypto market to drop as … Continue reading Bitcoin drops below 10k – should you be worried?
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
Ripple Co-Founder with $1million in XRP to Sell
If you are following Ripple over the past year, you probably know that one of the biggest controversies around their coin XRP is that the executives of Ripple Labs own a huge stack of the coin’s supply. In addition to that, Ripple (the company) itself owns billions of these coins. Fortunately, the company has been … Continue reading Ripple Co-Founder with $1million in XRP to Sell
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
Token Swap, Token Burn, Eeater Address & Vanity Address – Explained
Welcome to another Crypto Jargon post – the series where we break down the complex crypto terminology. Today’s article features the following terms: Token Swap Token Burn Eater Address Vanity Address First, a reminder about the difference between tokens and coins. Coins are those cryptocurrencies that are using their own blockchain and are most commonly … Continue reading Token Swap, Token Burn, Eeater Address & Vanity Address – Explained
Stablecoin, Shitcoin, Scamcoin, Virgin coin, Privay coin, Utility & Equity tokens Explained
In a previous article by Crypto Jargon, we explained the difference between a coin and a token. So now, let's break down the types of coins and tokens that are currently most commonly used in crypto. In this post I'll break down the following: STABLECOIN VIRGIN COIN PRIVACY COIN SHITCOIN SCAMCOIN EQUITY TOKEN UTILITY TOKEN … Continue reading Stablecoin, Shitcoin, Scamcoin, Virgin coin, Privay coin, Utility & Equity tokens Explained
Soft Fork Vs Hard Fork and Other Types Of Forks Explained
Welcome to another edition of my short series “Crypto Jargon”. In these series, I break down the complex terminology we use in reference to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. In this article are featured the following acronyms for software changes and upgrades (known as software forks): Soft Fork (SF) Hard Fork (HF) User-Activated Soft Fork (UASF) … Continue reading Soft Fork Vs Hard Fork and Other Types Of Forks Explained
War on Privacy Coins – is there a future of Anonymous Crypto.
There have been a number of crypto exchanges that recently delisted privacy coins from their platforms. The likes of Zcash, Monero, ZEN, PIVX and many other privacy oriented coins have been taking a beating from the regulated exchanges due to compliance concerns raised after the FATF ruled them unfit to meet AML criteria and threatened … Continue reading War on Privacy Coins – is there a future of Anonymous Crypto.
5 Reasons to use Kucoin exchange
Kucoin exchange is having a great choice of cryptocurrencies, all the most popular coins are listed as well as many lesser known ones and their bonus features are what really sets Kucoin exchange apart from its competition....
LEDGER BLACK FRIDAY SALE is ON
It's that time of the year again. My favourite hardware wallet - Ledger Nano is having a massive sale offer ALL WEEK. I've been using the Ledger devices ever since I got my first Bitcoin and throughout the years they improved their devices so much. Ledger has been a solid little vault since the early … Continue reading LEDGER BLACK FRIDAY SALE is ON
CYA, CYOA, DYOR, ELI5, IMO & YABC – what do they mean?
Welcome to another post from "Crypto Jargon" - the series where we break down the complex crypto terminology. Today's article features the following slang acronyms: These are acronyms mostly used on chat forums and twitter and haven't quite made it into the mainstream yet, so if you happen to spot them and not sure what … Continue reading CYA, CYOA, DYOR, ELI5, IMO & YABC – what do they mean?
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