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Sotheby’s to Accept Cryptocurrency in Rare 100-Carat Diamond Auction

July 8, 2021
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The large “Key 10138” rare diamond will be auctioned off by Sotheby’s on Friday, July 9, 2021. Sotheby’s is scheduled to auction off a diamond that is over 100 carats on Friday in Hong Kong, and while its exceptionally large size and clarity rating make it remarkable, it is also making headlines because the auction […]

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Dogecoin surges after Baby Doge Tweet by Elon Musk

July 3, 2021
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The price of Dogecoin bounced back from its lows right after a ‘Baby Doge’ tweet from Elon Musk. Shortly after Musk’s tweet on Thursday, Coindesk data showed that the cryptocurrency surged over 3% to $0.25. The digital coin has stabilized since then and was trading at $0.24 on Friday morning. Aside from Dogecoin, its spin-off […]

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Bitcoin made Legal Tender in El Salvador, becomes First Nation to Adopt Cryptocurrency

June 12, 2021
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The price of Bitcoin surged this week, after the Central American nation El Salvador passed a law to adopt bitcoin as legal tender on Wednesday. The cryptocurrency soared 7% and exceeded $37,000, from a previous low price of about $31,000. According to CoinDesk data, bitcoin last changed hands at $37,059.78 at 9:14 a.m. GMT +8 […]

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China to Hand Out $6.2M in Digital Currency to Beijing Residents by Lottery

June 5, 2021
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The People’s Republic of China will be handing out 40 million renminbi ($6.2 million) of its digital currency to Beijing residents via a lottery. Citizens of the Chinese capital may use two banking apps in order to apply to win one of the 200,000 so-called “Ang Pao” or red envelopes as part of the lottery, […]

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6 Pros Of Cryptocurrency In 2021

May 14, 2021
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Cryptocurrency is a new way of investment. But most people are totally unaware of the potential that Cryptocurrency has. Just because of the lack of knowledge and understanding, they do not consider the pros of Cryptocurrency.  Though there are a lot of people who have plenty of knowledge about Cryptocurrency but cannot decide whether it […]

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Bitcoin drops 12% after Tesla suspends Crypto Payment for its Vehicles

May 13, 2021
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The price of bitcoin has plummeted after Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that his company will be suspending the move to accept crytocurrency as payment for its electric vehicles. According to cryptocurrency news site Coindesk, bitcoin was down around 12% early Thursday morning, which brings the coin’s price down to about $50,900. After months of […]

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Ethereum Price Soars over $4,000 for the First Time

May 11, 2021
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Ether, the second biggest cryptocurrency out there, has grown over 2,000% over the past year. One Ether token was worth $186 back in May 5, 2020. A year later, on Sunday eve, the cryptocurrency hit $4,000 for the first time ever, a rise of over a staggering 2,100%. Even if Dogecoin is taking up all […]

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The First Man in Asia to Buy a Lamborghini Using Bitcoin

May 8, 2021
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A Thai national has made headlines after he reportedly bought a Lamborghini using the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Jo Chirawat managed to drive home his brand new Lambo after placing a downpayment at a luxury car dealership Renazzo Motor Co. Ltd. In Bangkok, Thailand. Alongside the cash advance paid via Bitcoin, the remaining payment will also be […]

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Sotheby’s introduces Cryptocurrency Payment Option for Famous Banksy Painting

May 6, 2021
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This is the first time Sotheby’s will allow the winning bidder to have the option of paying for the hammer price of a Banksy artwork with cryptocurrency. Sotheby’s shall become the first major auction house to start accepting cryptocurrencies as a payment method for physical art pieces, following its previous sales with digital NFT art […]

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How to protect cryptocurrency mining from illegal attacks

April 26, 2021
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It all started when Bitcoin was introduced back in 2008 as the first-ever fully digital currency, which was completely decentralized and wasn’t administered by any government or banks. According to a white paper published by Satoshi Nakamoto, the maximum number of bitcoins was supposed to be limited to 21 million to avoid inflation.  This new […]

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Digital Disruption Gives Consumers More Financial Power

February 25, 2021
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Digital technology has unlocked many doors. From entertainment to education, the internet and everything it offers has changed the world around us. One sector that’s benefited from the digital tech revolution over the last 20+ years is finance. Corporate banks and financial institutions are the obvious benefactors, but the average consumer hasn’t been left in […]

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Tesla Buys $1.5B in Bitcoin, to Accept it as Payment Soon

February 11, 2021
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In a SEC filing on Monday, Tesla announced that it has bought some bitcoin cryptocurrency, worth $1.5 billion. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the electric vehicle maker said it bought the bitcoin for “more flexibility to further diversify and maximize returns on our cash.” The company also said that very soon […]

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A Brief Cryptocurrency History: How It Began

February 3, 2021
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Purchasing Bitcoin or other forms of cryptocurrency is one of the best ways to invest your money. But cryptocurrency wasn’t always such a popular investment strategy.  How did cryptocurrency begin? How did it get to where it’s at now? To many people, it seems like cryptocurrency came out of nowhere and took over the world. […]

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4 Reasons Why Investors Consider Investing in Crypto Wallet in 2021

December 19, 2020
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The bitcoin industry has turned itself into the star performer in 2020. Its value has multiplied four times and since the beginning of the year. There was a small drip in March 2020 the cryptocurrency then took a step forward, breaking its record of $20,000 per bitcoin in 2017 to $34,000 in Jan 2021.   The […]

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How to Secure Trading with Bitcoin

June 15, 2020
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Here we share our tips for safe handling of bitcoins. 1) Choose a credible trader Read about the trader before you deposit your money – you do not want your money with a trader like GBL exchange and Bitcoin signals.  See our list of traders that we consider to be safe. 2) Enable 2-step authentication […]

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Who Accepts Your Bitcoins?

April 2, 2020
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  All of this information was provided by Bitvavo, a trading platform. If you are anything like the majority of people on this globe currently- you’re starting to get very comfortable with online shopping. Some retail industries have reported gains of over 800% when it comes to the demand for online items. Specifically, those related […]

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How To File Cryptotaxes This Year

March 1, 2020
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The International Revenue Service set the US Tax Season 2020 in motion starting on Jan. 27, for individual tax returns. This new year also brings many culminating developments in cryptocurrency taxation with strengthened investigative efforts.  According to a Notice published by the IRS, the general principles of taxation will apply the same for virtual currency […]

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The Future of Bitcoin

December 22, 2019
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bWhen Bitcoin was first introduced to the world in 2009, nobody thought much of it. It is a virtual currency invented by someone called Satoshi Nakamoto; he/she was not a famous person and remains a mystery to date. However, crypto currency became a thing and people started to consider it as a feasible option for […]

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4 Tips on Cashing out Bitcoin Without Paying Huge Taxes

December 12, 2019
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If you sold bitcoins or used crypto to buy anything, you owe the IRS taxes. The U.S. government caught up with the times and decided bitcoin is property. That means any purchase you make with bitcoin has to be reported on your taxes. In fact, in almost every country now you are liable to pay taxes on profits acquired from cryptocurrency […]

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Cryptocurrency vs. Online Remittance Transfer Costs

November 11, 2019
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Online remittance costs Banks vs. online platforms Without a doubt, it’s much cheaper to use independent online platforms to send money internationally rather than your regular mainstream bank. Banks have already lost the battle for affordable international transfers. Such transfer costs on average $25 and can take 5 days to be delivered. Meanwhile, online platforms […]

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Learn How to Day Trade Cryptocurrency Using Achievable Goals

November 7, 2019
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If you set realistic goals for yourself when trading crypto, you can learn the process easier. Here is how to day trade cryptocurrency using goals. Have you ever wondered how to day trade cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency has recently exploded in popularity, encouraging many people to start day trading it. Because the value of it is so […]

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What is Bitcoin Mining and is it Profitable in 2019?

September 9, 2019
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During 2017, cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, reached the pinnacle of their popularity. All of a sudden, people who you would consider to be the least tech-savvy, started using terms like tokens, ICOs and blockchain on a daily basis. Moreover, Bitcoin became a household name and everyone wanted to get a piece of the action. However, a […]

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What is the future of Cryptocurrencies in India?

September 8, 2019
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Generally speaking, the future of Cryptocurrencies in India, as a whole, looks bleak. Soon, given the fact that the respected RBI served a ban on all cryptocurrencies, one may have to start identifying Bitcoin alternatives. There’s no rocket science theory in this. Owing to the fact that any virtual currency raises concerns about market integrity, […]

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6 Ways to Use Bitcoin 100% Anonymously

August 14, 2019
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A lot of people believe that bitcoin transactions are anonymous per se. However, that’s not entirely true. Even though they do provide users with more anonymity than most fiat transactions, they are still not completely anonymous. But they can be! There are several simple measures you can take to ensure that your privacy is guaranteed, […]

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