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Where does cryptocurrency come from? a glimpse of crypto Mining

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Anybody keen to understand cryptocurrency future must be equally concerned about how it came to be.  Available information may not be sufficient to point out what exactly cryptocurrency is anchored on and who exactly birthed the idea. Probably, you have bumped on the name Satoshi Nakamoto a couple of times. It remains unclear whether this … Read more

Cryptocurrency mining not good for environment, the rising concerns on energy usage

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If you ever feel already well informed about cryptocurrency then it would be surprising knowing that cryptocurrency actually affects our environment. Wait a minute, that is a mouthful, right? Look here, we are in a climate crisis, at least as the scientists put it and therefore anything that touches on the environment automatically becomes sensitive. … Read more

Ethereum; the cryptocurrency tiger chasing bitcoin

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Investors and traders in cryptocurrency know it too well that their margins depend largely on volatility in the market. Something else that smart investors also know is that the more popular a cryptocurrency is, the higher the incidents of volatility which then increases the opportunities available for making a kill. It is not rocket science … Read more

You should know all these before investing in cryptocurrency

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Since the first cryptocurrency , bitcoin entered the market, the internet has been awash with mixed experiences. So many people paint cryptocurrency investing and trading as being a bed of roses while others cry foul of losing their lifetime investments, especially to crypto fraudsters.  Despite the mixed reception of cryptocurrency, budding investors or starters are … Read more

New York Cracks Down on Bitcoin Mining; what it Means

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On 3rd June, the lawmakers in New York passed a bill prohibiting the cryptocurrency mining operations that run-on carbon-based power sources. It is the first law that poses a threat to the cryptocurrency market, which is already troubled. The states with a crypto mining boom in the U.S include Oregon, Georgia, Tennessee, New York, Texas … Read more

Differences Between Altcoins and Bitcoin

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For someone starting up in cryptocurrency investing or trading, basic things as learning the differences between bitcoin and altcoins cannot be underestimated. There are a lot of people who make the mistake to dive right into the centre of investing large sums of money without going the whole hog to learn. This urge and quick … Read more

Crypto Fraudsters, their ways and How to Protect Yourself

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Everyday, a case of attempted crypto fraud or a successfully executed crypto scam is reported globally. In fact, the scamming reported on the cryptocurrency scene is a true testament to the common statement that criminals of this century do not come armed with guns anymore, they stay and operate quietly behind computers. The increasing cases … Read more

What you need to know about Blockchain Technology

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Cryptocurrency and blockchain, conjoined Siamese Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, Ethereum, dogecoin and other altcoins have largely dominated the talk about digital currencies. What is least talked about by ordinary investors or users of cryptocurrency is the infrastructure on which they operate. This tendency of behind the scenes technology not getting enough attention or airtime is not … Read more

Here are the Leading Cryptocurrency Exchange for you

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An Head start on cryptocurrency exchange Something that always  sticks out at the back of everyone’s mind is where exactly to start the long and sometimes treacherous journey of crypto investing. Up until now, it is public knowledge that here is no physical bank that issues people with cryptocurrency as it is a digital currency. … Read more

Bitcoin investing, a goldmine or landmine?

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Cryptocurrency and bitcoin are almost synonyms to many. I can confidently say that so  many people even today still find it hard to differentiate the two. Even the enthusiastic people who are thinking really hard to throw their hearts into crypto investing will still talk about bitcoin to mean all the variants of crypto coins. … Read more