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New Research Highlights Volume Manipulation From Top Cryptocurrency Exchanges!
By:
Nate Urbas
1 March 2019
Recently released research by CoVenture, an alternative asset manager with a division dedicated to cryptocurrencies, has highlighted that we cannot trust the volume figures we see for exchanges in a lot of cases. The report delved into different ways that exchanges artificially pump up their transaction volumes. The report was generated using data and research compiled from CryptoCompare, CoinOne, and the Blockchain Transparency Institute. Who are the main culprits? Several exchanges which are commonly among the top exchanges...
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Breaking Down Coinbase Pro Listing XRP
By:
Nate Urbas
27 February 2019
Traders and XRP enthusiasts alike have long been anticipating the listing of the third largest cryptocurrency by market cap – Ripple’s XRP – to Coinbase. Coinbase, one of the first and largest cryptocurrency exchanges, announced that they are adding support for XRP. The listing will take place in several phases which will progress from the exchange initially only accepting deposits to finally facilitating both limit and market orders. This several step rollout will be done to ensure sufficient amounts of...
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The Key Cryptocurrency Talking Points so Far in 2019?
By:
Nate Urbas
22 February 2019
Despite prices being down, there is no shortage of discussion taking place on key topics in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. We have already seen a lot of major movements taking place in 2019 already. New cryptocurrencies have been launched and existing technologies are continuing to be developed. In this latest Cryptolinks update, we take a delve into the key talking points surrounding cryptocurrencies and blockchain so far in 2019. Security token offerings (STOs) versus initial coin offerings (ICOs)...
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Ways to Assess Whether Cryptocurrency Markets Can Bounce Back in 2019???
By:
Nate Urbas
18 February 2019
2018 is officially behind us but whether the bearish declines of the cryptocurrency market are behind us is a whole other question. Cryptocurrency analysts have been struggling to determine whether the bottom for the markets are in. In this latest post, we analyse the key factors to take into consideration when assessing whether the cryptocurrency markets are likely to bounce back in 2019 or continue to decline. We also present some of the main tools that can be used to...
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Three Cryptocurrencies Causing a Stir in 2019 & Where to Trade Them?
By:
Nate Urbas
14 February 2019
The ball is officially rolling for 2019 and we have already seen a number of new cryptocurrencies generating excitement. We cover some of the main new cryptocurrencies that have entered the scene in 2019. Grin – The Harry Potter Referencing, Privacy Protecting, MimbleWimble Technology Testing Cryptocurrency Grin recently launched in January 2019. It has quickly gained popularity for a number of reasons including its similarities to bitcoin, its privacy-focused blockchain technology, and its Harry Potter references. The idea...
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The Best Places to Conduct Cryptocurrency Research?️♂️
By:
Nate Urbas
8 February 2019
There is a lot of information spread around the cryptocurrency world. But there is also a lot of misinformation. We now live in an era of fake news and it can be hard to distinguish what is true from what is not. This is especially true in the world of cryptocurrencies. The technology and industry is still at an extremely early stage and this is reflected with a lot of uncertainty regarding the information circulating. Nonetheless, many professionals in...
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Most Regulated Cryptocurrency Exchanges Available Today?
By:
Nate Urbas
5 February 2019
Regulation for the cryptocurrency industry is a hot topic right now. Prices declined throughout 2018 but activity and discussion around regulating the cryptocurrency industry certainly did not. Early in the year, the famous incident took place where the CFTC chairman Christopher Giancarlo explained HODL to the US Senate. As the year progressed, more meetings concerning regulation took place. Malta managed to establish a regulatory framework which attracted a number of businesses to register their operations on the island. Choosing...
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Where Would You Exchange BTC to USD? Top 5 secured exchanges to do that.☣
By:
Nate Urbas
1 February 2019
Bitcoin has always been the top cryptocurrency and represents over 50% of the entire cryptocurrency market today. It is nearly always the first purchase new entrants to the cryptocurrency market make. It is not only the original and the biggest cryptocurrency, but it is also used as a gateway to other lower market cap cryptocurrencies. There are many options to choose from when looking to exchange between USD and bitcoin. In this post, we present the leading exchanges that facilitate...
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Six Cryptocurrency Exchanges to Keep an Eye on in 2019 ?
By:
Nate Urbas
22 January 2019
Many will be glad to see the back of 2018. 2019 has officially arrived and investors and traders alike have new price predictions, hopes, and dreams. Prices always steal the show but the exchanges play an important role in bringing that show to us. There are some big developments scheduled to take place in the exchange ecosystem in 2019. We present the key players to keep an eye on and the key dates to take note of in your diary...
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The Battle to be the Number One Hardware Wallet – The Top Providers Compared ?
By:
Nate Urbas
20 January 2019
Hardware wallets are considered the gold standard of security for the average cryptocurrency holder. Making the decision to purchase one is not easy. How many cryptocurrencies do you need to hold before making the purchase? What are the key things to know about the wallet before making the purchase? What hardware wallet to choose? These can all be difficult questions and it just makes it more tricky when there are multiple providers to choose from. The three biggest hardware providers...
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