Did you know you could get Bitcoin at an ATM?
In 2017, it is rare to see a person who’s never heard of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin. However, not everybody knows that digital coins can be acquired through ATM, just like regular cash. The number of ATMs installed worldwide is nearing 1,600 machines. Most of them, which is more than 900, are operating in the U.S, according to Coin ATM Radar, a website that tracks ...
5 reasons why every company should be accepting Bitcoin
Are you one of those people who is proud of their progressive mindset? Do you believe that cryptocurrency is the money of the future? Are you ready to pay for groceries with Bitcoin? If you’re yet to find a local company to spend your Bitcoins at, here’s 5 reasons why every merchant should be accepting cryptocurrency as payment method. 1. Progressivity In 21st century, there are still ...
Bitcoin tourism: can it become a thing?
Over the weekend, Bitcoin has crossed $4,000 mark and, according to market experts, is going to remain bullish for quite some time now. Considering the global interest for Bitcoin, people start wondering if Bitcoin tourism can become a thing any time soon. What impact does it have on emerging economies? Airlines and travel companies At one point, AirBaltic, one of the most innovative airlines in t...
Bitcoin casino vs. PayPal casino: which one to choose?
Technical progress has made it incredibly easy to deposit and withdraw payouts. Online games offer a variety of safe and reliable payment methods for different countries. Players are able to choose an international or a local option that suits them the most. The question is, which one of them is the most convenient? Let’s take a look at two extremely popular payment methods, Bitcoin and Pay...
August 1st: How to survive? Practical recommendations
Since the emergence of Bitcoin, its network has processed hundreds of millions of transactions. Different groups within the Bitcoin community (developers, entrepreneurs, investors etc.) have been looking for a way to optimize Bitcoin in order to avoid scaling issues, such as increased transaction wait time and high fees. Over the last few months, an alternative software has been developed that sup...
Cryptocurrency debit cards: yes, they do exist
One of the main advantages of using cryptocurrencies over fiat money is their level of privacy. Blockchain technology makes every transaction visible for everyone on the internet. However, we don’t really know who the sender and the receiver are. The people behind Bitcoin addresses pretty much remain anonymous. Aside from Bitcoin transactions taking so long to be confirmed, online payments a...
You’ve bought Bitcoin. What’s next?
You’re a progressive person, you value your time and like to feel the pulse of technology development. You see cryptocurrencies’ price continuously rocketing through the roof and ask yourself “Why not?”. And so you’re buying Bitcoin (or any other digital currency you find appealing). If you read our previous articles, you already know how to purchase Bitcoin using one...
Bitcoin has never been closer to reaching $3,000.00
Not many of us are surprised by Bitcoin setting a new All-Time High once again. Today, the price was just 9 cents away from reaching $3,000.00. According to CoinMarketCap, the cryptocurrency traded for $2,991.91 U.S. dollars earlier today. The Bitcoin market cap is currently at $46 billions, while the total market cap of all digital currencies has hit $100 billion. The world’s most popular c...
Best Bitcoin brokers, part 3: Bitstamp
As promised, we are continuing to review the best Bitcoin platforms in the marketplace. Today, we will take a look at the popular European broker Bitstamp. The platform is offering brokerage services since 2011 and has earned a reputation as one of the most popular brokers in the U.S. and in Europe. The platform accepts U.S dollar and euro as well as Pound sterling and Swiss franc. General overvi...
Best Bitcoin brokers, part 2: Coinbase
In our previous review we have recommended the simple yet multifunctional online brokerage platform Cubits. Today we’d like to introduce Coinbase, the heavyweight of the Bitcoin brokers. General overview In 2015, the company managed to attract venture investors. Their $75mil funding allowed Coinbase to leave the competitors far behind. The platform positions itself as the leader among Bitcoi...
Best Bitcoin brokers, part 1: Cubits
Today we will review some of the most successful and noteworthy Bitcoin broker platforms. Whether you’re trying to learn about the mysterious world of crypto, or just looking for a simple, safe and effective platform for your regular transactions – there are some options worth exploring. General overview Cubits is a London based startup founded in 2014. In our opinion, it’s one o...