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Mad Money’s Jim Cramer Buys Bitcoin, Reveals Strategy to Increase Holdings

16.12.2020
Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money and co-founder of The Street, has bought some bitcoin with the intention to keep increasing his holdings. He explained his purchase strategy and said there’s no reason not to wait for bitcoin’s price to come down again. Jim Cramer Bought Bitcoin...

Dangers of hosting your own Eth2 node, explained

3.12.2020
Hosting an Eth2 node is a big responsibility — and if things go wrong, this could result in some painful penalties

The challenges of Eth2 staking, explained

2.12.2020
Eth2 staking has its downsides — people may not have the means to contribute 32 ETH, or the technical knowhow to run a node. Can these issues be solved?

CME Group Outpaces Competition Becoming the World’s Largest Bitcoin Futures Market

29.11.2020
Financial derivatives products for bitcoin have grown massively during the last few months. On Friday evening (EST), Arcane Research explained that the Chicago Mercantile Exchange has surpassed Okex as the largest bitcoin futures provider. The regulated derivatives market at CME has doubled month...

How to Answer Your Family’s Bitcoin Questions This Thanksgiving

25.11.2020
With bitcoin in sight of its all-time high, your no-coiner family and friends are sure to be full of questions this holiday season. CoinDesk has the answers you need, courtesy of a few well-placed friends

CFTC’s New Rules Cause Coinbase to Stop Offering Crypto Margin Trading

25.11.2020
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is disabling its margin trading product in order to comply with the new rules set by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). CFTC’s Rules Affecting Margin Trading Offerings Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, explained in a blog post...

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Explains US Crypto Regulation, Calls Bitcoin a Store of Value

23.11.2020
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has explained how the U.S. government is regulating cryptocurrency. He calls bitcoin a store of value, noting that its rise is driven by the inefficiencies of the current payment system. How Bitcoin Is Regulated in the US...

Crypto cross-border payments, explained

20.11.2020
What are the main advantages that crypto can offer when making cross-border payments, and what are the main challenges for consumers?

Scaramucci’s Billion-Dollar Mega Hedge Fund Skybridge ‘May Hold Positions’ in Bitcoin

17.11.2020
In a filing registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the giant global investment firm Skybridge Capital explained that the fund Skybridge G II may invest in digital currencies like bitcoin. On November 13, the New York-based company with $7.7 billion assets under...

Cheese Bank's multi-million dollar hack explained by security firm

16.11.2020
Nefarious parties are using flashloans in conjunction with stablecoins to steal DeFi funds from platforms

Stanley Druckenmiller Owns Bitcoin, Calls It Attractive Store of Value

10.11.2020
Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller has revealed that he owns bitcoin, calling it an asset class that has a lot of attraction as a store of value and could be a better investment than gold. Stan Druckenmiller Owns Bitcoin Stanley Druckenmiller revealed on Monday that he owns bitcoin...

Transaction fees, explained

1.11.2020
Why do blockchains need transaction fees — and which networks allow crypto to be transferred less expensively? This explained article takes a look

An Internet for Humans: Proof-of-Personhood Explained

27.10.2020
Identity is one of our most fundamental human rights. In the age of surveillance, commodification and centralization, it is under threat

Why low latency is important for cryptocurrency exchanges, explained

23.10.2020
Low latency is essential for high-end cryptocurrency traders, but not all exchanges can offer it. We’ll explore why it’s important and where to find it

Okex Halts Withdrawals Due to ‘Out of Touch’ Private Key Holder, Founder Star Xu Talks With Police

16.10.2020
The digital currency exchange Okex disabled cryptocurrency withdrawals on Friday morning and explained that funds were “safe and not affected.” Following the withdrawal announcement, regional reports claim that Okex’s founder Mingxing “Star” Xu was taken away by...