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Behold the Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency; whether you're a skeptic or a bitcoin believer, get the lowdown on this controversial coin.
Why Bitcoin Works in Money Laundering
When Bitcoin first came out, it was the currency that was used primarily for drug purchases on Silk Road. It was a "criminal currency" that was used to hide wealth from the IRS, police, or really anyone who was involved in law enforcement.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in The Chain
How Silk Road Made Bitcoin a Legitimate Currency
To the casual observer, it's hard to believe that Bitcoin gained the success it now has. The idea of a digital currency, especially one that wasn't backed by the government, seemed ludicrous—if not outright insane. In most cases, the concept would be insane.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in The Chain
What You Need to Know About Bitcoin Debit Cards
Bitcoin debit cards—say it with me. Bitcoin. Debit. Cards. It almost sounds traitorous compared to the criminal-ish, anti-establishment roots of cryptocurrency, doesn't it? Well, yeah, considering what Bitcoin was once used for, it does.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in The Chain
The 5 Best Ways to Convert Bitcoin to Cash
If there's one thing that keeps people from being willing to invest in cryptocurrency, it's the difficulty that comes with actually converting your digital currency into real currency once you decide it's time to cash out.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in The Chain
What Will Bitcoin Do in a Recession?
More than 10 years after the devastating economic recession of 2008 from the collapse of Goldman Sachs and other large financial firms, many Americans and people across the world have an ever-growing fear and distrust for the established banks and financial institutions that also make up the monetary backbone of the global economy. With the implosion of the housing market largely spurring on the decline, many Americans lost their homes and other assets. In a time when parties across the globe are devising new systems of financial commerce and banking, forerunners in the cryptocurrency field, such as Bitcoin, have risen to great prominence. The deviation from fiat currency, by a surprising number of institutions and no matter how large a commitment, has gained cryptocurrencies a deserved amount of attention. The exciting concept behind this alternative currencies can make it hard to weigh the legitimate risks and benefits of investing in them. With the mounting uncertainty of the current market, more people, at all levels of society, have looked to Bitcoin as an exciting way to solve their problems. Though Bitcoin subverts some of the most derided aspects of the traditional banking system, it is certainly not wholly immune to the scourge of a global financial recession. Due to the new territory that institutions like Bitcoin have broken, and the uncertainty of the markets, the biggest question on people's minds is what will Bitcoin do in a recession?
By Fred Eugene Park7 years ago in The Chain
Bitcoin and Beanie Babies: Identifying Business Trends
Remember when Beanie Babies were all the rage? That was over 15 years ago, so it may be hard to imagine how people went absolutely bonkers over plush stuffed animals not just as collector toys, but as a business investment.
By Justin Runyon7 years ago in The Chain
Top Courses for Bitcoin Investors on Udemy
Who better to learn about bitcoin from than certified bitcoin professionals? Whether you're an absolute beginner just breaking into this exciting new market, or a seasoned professional looking to branch out your knowledge base, Udemy has a wide range of courses for bitcoin investors. You can learn about buys, sells, the relationship between real world and crypto trading, and much more, all in carefully organized, easily digested lessons.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in The Chain
10 Things You Didn't Know About Cryptocurrency. Top Story - November 2018.
Is cryptocurrency the future go-to currency? Should you invest in some type of cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or Etheruem? What should one know about digital currency? These are the questions that frequently follow the never-ending conversation about cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is receiving a great deal of attention from the widest variety of sources. The subject seems to come up all the time on the news, especially when investments are being discussed. Fear not; All of the questions and things you didn't know about cryptocurrency are about to be answered.
By Leila Parker7 years ago in The Chain
Reasons Why Bitcoin Will Make a Comeback During the Next Recession
There's nothing scarier than a healthy economy when it feels like it was just yesterday that we experienced the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Over the last year, many experts have warned that the current thriving economy won't last forever and that another devastating recession could be just around the corner.
By Roland Barnes7 years ago in The Chain
