Asia has long been understood to be gaining strength in all areas of global affairs. Although the West still dominates the world politically, economically, and militarily, it is generally understood that Asia is moving ahead in all significant areas. Regarding cryptocurrency, Asia has already emerged as the most significant realm. Asia is currently responsible for…

The Initial Coin Offering (ICO) craze continues to heat up around the globe. Lured by the potential for astronomical profits, investors seem more eager than ever to take part in ICOs of all types. Although this is helping to bring more people into the crypto space, increasingly critics are stepping forward to warn of the…

In September, users of The Pirate Bay discovered that the popular torrent site was running Coinhive, a javascript code that mines Monero (XMR) on visitor’s computers. The incident brought to light the use of such scripts, which are growing in use globally across the web. Although not as malicious as traditional malware, these mining scripts…

An increasing number of traditional financial institutions are speaking up about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Most recently, Goldman Sachs released a note to its clients warning them of Bitcoin's risks. Specifically, the investment firm stated that Bitcoin is not “new Gold,” and that Gold, and other precious metals, are a far safer investment options. Bitcoin…

Bitcoin’s recent surge to record highs has brought significant media coverage, and an increase in the ongoing debate over its price. Although this conversation is certainly not new to the crypto space, leading global financial experts have recently joined in, many of whom paid little attention to Bitcoin in years past. It is safe to…

This year continues to see revolutionary changes to the global financial landscape, as cryptocurrency adoption and value skyrockets. There are now an estimated six million active crypto wallets, and many thousands of businesses, large and small, are embracing digital assets. Across the globe government leaders, and central banks, are coming to the realization that cryptocurrency…

Bitcoin’s recent price surge has once again created volatility across the crypto space. Major altcoins have seen significant price fluctuation since the beginning of the month. Although these tumultuous periods are not new, some notable differences are evident during this current cycle. Examining these differences may give insight into crypto adoption and investment trends. There…

Crypto investment and use is moving forward at a striking pace. Current estimates put the number of active crypto wallets at over five million, with a fiat market cap of over $151 billion. Even the most conservative predictions have these numbers growing exponentially over the next few years. Governments around the world are struggling to…

As crypto continues to steadily grow in popularity, there is now little doubt that within a few years, its use will be mainstream all around the world. This is the second of a three part study examining the status of cryptocurrency across the globe. Part one examined North America and Europe. In these areas, cryptocurrency…

The cryptocurrency revolution is well underway, and with each new development, governments, businesses, and individuals across the globe are realizing the tremendous potential of digital assets and their underlying blockchain technology. Since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2008, crypto has made big strides towards mass adoption, and now has a market cap of well over…