Cryptocurrency News Blog

Why Bitcoin Is On The Rise

The US printed more dollars in June 2020 than in the first 200 years of its existence. If you are wondering why Bitcoin burst through the $10,000 mark last week, reaching levels last seen in June of 2019, read on to...

03/08/20

What Big Macs Can Teach Us About Safe Haven Currencies and Why Both Bitcoin and The Euro Are Rising In Value

Summer is supposed to be a quiet time in the markets - this summer, not a chance! In recent movements towards a deal, The EU has simultaneously set precedents for courage and cowardice. The Big Mac index is out and...

27/07/20

American Banks Can Now Hold Crypto But Should You Trust Them With Your Keys?

Banks in the United States can now hold cryptocurrency for their customers. What impact will this have on cryptocurrency markets and should you ever part with your keys? This Wednesday, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency informed banks they...

24/07/20

We Haven’t Seen This Combination of Super-Disruptors In Over 100 Years

One disruptor on its own rarely rattles global cages. But what happens when four come at once? Does anybody believe that the Chinese have not already gamed out the international reaction to their recent moves on Hong Kong’s independence? Reviewing...

20/07/20

Bitcoin Hash Rate Hits All-Time High – What Does This Mean For You?

A mere two months from the dips that preceded May’s halving event, the Bitcoin hash rate is back at its peak. What is a hash rate, why does it fluctuate, and what does the recent spike mean for you? What is...

15/07/20

Black Swans & Bitcoin - Have You Got A Plan?

Photo by Lubos Chlubny As the world continues in different gears, some in reverse, to battle both the virus and the economic impacts of the shutdown, we went back and reread “The Black Swan” by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. With these insights...

13/07/20

Will a Botched Brexit Help Bitcoin Boom?

Some important world events occurred this week, but they battled for news space with the infection “spikes” (spikes assume the numbers go down quickly!). One story that could easily have sailed by was that as of June 30th, Britain can...

06/07/20

Will Society Shift From Cash to Cryptocurrency Due to COVID-19?

If the continuing spread of Coronavirus throughout the world is causing you to worry about your investments, you’re not alone. News of the virus triggered a global shortage of gold bars as money flowed towards safe havens, taking the price...

03/07/20

If We Could Buy The Virus Curve, We Would.

There continues to be a lot of noise out there. The acclaimed book, The Signal & The Noise by Nate Silver, is a favorite of ours and continues to guide us when we look at today's news and that of...

29/06/20