The crypto space began September on a positive note. Despite tremendous volatility over the previous few months, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology appeared poised to break into the mainstream. Bitcoin had survived the chain-split, after which it saw a surge in value, touching $5,000 for the first time. Altcoins were also moving ahead, with the majors…

In 2015 the Ethereum team released a four phase roadmap for the platform’s full implementation. Two of the phases, named Frontier and Homestead, have been implemented. The third phase, Metropolis, is about to be released. This phase promises to be the most significant upgrade yet, and is designed to make Ethereum more secure, scalable, and…

For many years debit and gift cards have been a ubiquitous part of consumer spending. Thousands of transactions occur every second, which are handled by Visa, Mastercard, and a handful of other processors. For some time crypto advocates have argued that cryptocurrency is well-suited to disrupt this market. Now a number of companies have introduced…

The general public is taking a greater interest in cryptocurrency, and it appears all but certain that blockchain technology will soon be mainstream. As more people become interested in acquiring, and using, digital assets, ease of use remains a daunting challenge. Simply put, entering the crypto space can be difficult for the less-than-tech savvy. Apps…

As the cryptocurrency revolution moves forward, signs of mainstream adoption are becoming evident across the professional world. Increasingly, skilled service providers are entering the crypto space. Many are accepting it as payment, whereas others are incorporating cryptocurrencies into their business practices. By embracing cryptocurrency, these players are helping to promote the legitimacy and utility of…

The past two weeks have been extremely volatile for cryptocurrency valuations. A series of negative moves by state regulators, notably in China, have combined with critical statements by financial experts to throw the crypto world into a frenzy. Bitcoin has seen price fluctuations by as much as thirty percent in one day, as have most…

In what continues to be a volatile and unpredictable Summer for cryptocurrencies, Ethereum has suffered a series of setbacks over the past several days. The price of Ether has dropped forty percent since the beginning of the month amid a series of anti-crypto moves by state agencies and negative publicity. This is a stunning reversal…

Bitcoin IRA, a cryptocurrency based investment provider, has added Litecoin, Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, BCash & Ripple to its offerings. The company has made this move to enable customers to take advantage of the rising value of altcoins and greater diversity in the crypto space. Bitcoin IRA launched in 2016, and has seen significant growth as…

With the cryptocurrency revolution well underway, millions are seizing on the opportunity to invest in blockchain technology. No-doubt cryptocurrency has been profitable to many and has the potential to bring vast sums of wealth to many more. Overlooked, however, are ancillary industries that are also profiting from the crypto boom. One such industry is the…

The substantial increase in crypto use over the past few months has confirmed the long-held notion that a revolution in finance is underway. Bitcoin, and many altcoins, have surged in fiat value. Even more telling is the growing interest by financial institutions, investment firms, and central banks. However, the actions underway in the financial sector…