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Is Bitcoin Fully Decentralized?
By:
Nate Urbas
23 June 2020
Bitcoin is by far the most popular cryptocurrency in mainstream media. Part of the narratives that fuel its dominance is its perceived ability to thwart elements of centralization. An average crypto proponent will point to the cryptocurrency’s decentralized governance as one of the most compelling reasons why it has stood the test of time. However, there are reasons to question this sentiment. Although Bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies have risen to prominence because of their perceived detachment from hierarchical structures,...
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Crypto Compliance and Regulation Will Always Trail the Adoption Narrative
By:
Nate Urbas
14 June 2020
Compliance in the crypto space is one topic that always manages to steal the spotlight whenever mainstream adoption seems achievable. As such, it comes as no surprise that the explosion of interest in digital assets has indirectly spurred a flurry of compliance conversations centered around blockchain and crypto technology. In this article, I will explore the major talking points as regards compliance in the crypto industry. Mainstream Adoption Will Always Generate Regulatory Debates For years now, compliance remains a hot...
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The Realities of Modern America And Its Awkward Relationship with Progressive Technologies
By:
Nate Urbas
5 June 2020
Throughout history, America had sold itself as the beacon of hope, the land of the free, an incubator of dreamers, and an economy that values social justice. However, in the last few decades, this neatly packaged identity has come undone, with the recent killing of an unarmed man in broad daylight serving as the last straw that broke the camel’s back. As events unfolded, I couldn’t help but dissect the implications of America’s recent villainous take against social equality and...
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The Crypto Narrative Is Gaining Traction in Africa
By:
Nate Urbas
28 May 2020
The prevailing belief that the ongoing economic and health crises provide a promising outlook for the blockchain and crypto industry has spurred key stakeholders to begin to identify new frontiers to propagate crypto’s compelling narrative. Recently, I have seen this conversation take a new twist as reports, detailing the high propensity of a crypto renaissance in Africa, begin to emerge. In light of this revelation, I have decided to shed light on Africa’s growing crypto market and what it means...
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All The Variables Molding Bitcoin Post-Halving Economy
By:
Nate Urbas
17 May 2020
Have you ever wondered why bitcoin continues to lead trends even though countless other cryptocurrencies offer way more in terms of application? Weeks after the crypto market crashed in March, bitcoin has single-handedly dragged the market back to prominence. Due to the mainstream interest in the possibilities trailing bitcoin’s block reward halving, the demand for this digital asset has put the crypto adoption train back on track. In this article. I will explore bitcoin’s show of dominance during the ongoing...
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The Crypto Industry’s Growing Dependency on Centralization
By:
Nate Urbas
8 May 2020
The viability of cryptocurrency and blockchain centers on their capacity to deliver what conventional systems lack. These technologies have earned their statuses as disruptive innovations because they offer a distributed and transparent way of creating new assets, storing information, verifying the validity of data, and much more. In other words, cryptocurrency and its underlying technology owe their burgeoning popularity to the elements of decentralization that govern their operations. However, this notion is increasingly becoming redundant even as both technologies push...
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How the Coronavirus Pandemic Altered Crypto Trends
By:
Nate Urbas
29 April 2020
From what I have learned so far, it is safe to say that the situation of things in the crypto market is looking less chaotic compared to the traditional financial terrain. Even though cryptocurrencies had performed better in the first two months of 2020, the price slump of other major markets points out that the crypto industry is doing just fine. While this is a given, I can’t help but notice some trends that have emerged as a result of...
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All The Time Crypto Won And Lost Since 2020 Began
By:
Nate Urbas
21 April 2020
It is hard to imagine that we are not even halfway done with 2020, considering the influx of developments and rollercoaster moments that we have had to endure. Funny enough, this sentiment is not peculiar to the crypto industry. Every sector has had its fair share of drama in 2020. However, in this article, I will fixate on the highs and lows of the crypto industry from the beginning of 2020 till date. What Are Those Times That Crypto Faltered...
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BTC, BCH and BSV Reward Halving Attract Convoluting Expectations
By:
Nate Urbas
13 April 2020
The next 30 days is building up to be a crucial timeframe for the crypto market. This assertion stems from the uncertainties surrounding the long-term impacts of the reward halving recently implemented on the Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin SV blockchains and the more prominent one slated for the Bitcoin network in a month's time. As expected, experts have made known their expectations, even as market trends continue to shift in favor of crypto investors. In this article, I will explore...
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How Much Impact Can Blockchain Make to Reduce the Impact of The Coronavirus Pandemic?
By:
Nate Urbas
4 April 2020
The pandemonium trailing the uncontrolled spread of Coronavirus has opened our eyes to the state of our healthcare systems. The chaotic state of the global medical supply chain, the inaccessibility of accurate health statistics, and the influx of fake news are some of the issues stifling the fight against the novel virus. As such, it has become clear that traditional health systems are redundant and ineffective when dealing with crises of this proportion. At this junction, it is imperative to...
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