The average American certainly has their fair share of financial burdens. Taxes, debt, record low-interest rates (APY) on savings, high housing costs, and lower real wages than in previous decades. Toss in the impact of Covid-19 on our personal economic well-being, and you get quite the toxic stew of financial challenges, particularly for low and…
Crypto in Numbers: 50+ Cryptocurrency Statistics and Facts
Cryptocurrency came out of nowhere with the launch of Bitcoin in 2009. Today, most people that you stop and ask on the street will have at the very least heard of cryptocurrency, and many will even hold some. Now, let’s talk crypto in numbers. Below, you will find 50+ cryptocurrency statistics and facts that will…
Rapper Akon to power his “Akon City” in Senegal with the Akoin Utility Token
Akon is preparing to launch Akoin, a cryptocurrency built on the Stellar network to be released for use in his upcoming “Akon City” in Senegal and throughout all 54 countries on the African continent. Akoin will be the sole currency used to support Akon City, with the plans finalized on January 13th, 2020, according to…
Bitcoin vs. Bitcoin Cash vs. Bitcoin SV: What’s the Difference?
While Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Bitcoin SV have similar-sounding names, there are key differences between these cryptocurrencies. Unfortunately, for those new to crypto, these differences may not be immediately obvious. In this guide, you will learn about the history and technical specifications of Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Bitcoin SV (BSV) to understand the…
The Top 5 DeFi Platforms You Need to Know About
In many ways, 2019 was an important year. Similar to how BTC’s explosively lateral move of late 2017 had everyone and their grandmother talking about bitcoin, 2019’s growth in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space awoke us from our cold, crypto winter slumber––reigniting interest in the potential of financial decentralization. The Tether controversy kicked off this…
How to Use a Bitcoin ATM: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Bitcoin ATMs are an excellent way to purchase your first bitcoin holding. As the name suggests, Bitcoin ATMs function in a similar fashion as automated teller machines provided by banks. The main difference, however, is that Bitcoin ATMs give out bitcoin instead of dollars (or other sovereign currencies). In this step-by-step guide, you will learn…
