Ripple Continues To Grow, But Challenges Lie Ahead

Recent months have seen substantial increases in altcoin adoption and market cap, and as of late Ripple has emerged as a solid challenger to Bitcoin’s hegemony in the crypto space. Led by a team of experts from across the business and tech worlds, it has seen growth that is unprecedented among cryptocurrencies. As crypto and…

January 31, 20180Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Markets

Ripple and American Express Announce Partnership for Cross Border Payments

Ripple, American Express, and Santander Bank have announced a partnership that will use Ripple’s blockchain technology to facilitate cross border payments. This move represents the largest public partnership to-date between a cryptocurrency platform and a traditional financial institution. It is also a reflection of the growing adoption of blockchain technology across the financial realm. Regarding…

November 18, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith

News

ICO Boom Accelerating as More Critics Come Forward

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…

October 30, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Altcoins

Altcoins Volatile as Bitcoin Surges

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…

October 14, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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Bitcoin IRA Adds Altcoins to Investment Options

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…

September 16, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Has Competition as Remittance Companies Begin to Diversify

The remittance industry is experiencing significant transformation as a result of the cryptocurrency revolution. Every day thousands of people use crypto to send money across the globe, and dozens of companies have emerged to serve them. These companies specialize in using blockchains to convert and move fiat currencies, and were among the first to demonstrate…

August 29, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Overstock.com Becomes First Major Retailer to Accept Altcoins

In an industry first, Overstock.com (NASDAQ:OSTK) will now accept altcoins, in addition to Bitcoin, as payment. Customers will have the option to pay with dozens of cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, Ripple, Dash, and Bitcoin Cash. Overstock.com has accepted Bitcoin since 2014, and its CEO, Patrick Byrne, is a long-time advocate for bringing cryptos into the retail…

August 12, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Markets

Bitcoin Stronger Than Ever, Gains Market Share Over Competitors

Two months ago a seismic shift appeared to be underway among cryptocurrencies. Ethereum was on the verge of overtaking Bitcoin in terms of both market share and fiat value. Other competing coins, such as Litecoin and Ripple, were also rapidly advancing. Although Bitcoin’s fiat value had reached record highs, many analysts believed that it would…

August 8, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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Altcoin Prices Surge As Bitcoin Undergoes Hard Fork

Altcoin prices have advanced over the past 12 hours in response to the hard fork of the Bitcoin blockchain and creation of Bitcoin Cash. The hard fork, which is underway, has caused concern over the value of Bitcoin, which has recently been trading at over $2800. As Bitcoin Cash threatens to devalue Bitcoin, investors are…

August 2, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Markets

Altcoin Prices Rising, Investor Favorites are Emerging

The past several days have been good for cryptocurrency values. Bitcoin has enjoyed a rebound, largely due to the BIP91 lock-in and avoidance of a dreaded chain split. As expected, as Bitcoin has risen, so have altcoins. Every altcoin with a market cap above $300 million has advanced in the last week, but that is…

July 23, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith