The blockchain is public, yet a Bitcoin wallet can be created anonymously. So are Bitcoin transactions anonymous? Not at all… Each transaction into and out of a wallet is a bread crumb. Following the trail is trivial. Every day, an … Continue reading
Bitcoin has become the most popular cryptocurrency with many people using this experienced Bitcoin trader – diesen Bitcoin Trader Erfahrungen – to help them invest in the crypto market wisely. Owning one full bitcoin is becoming a recognized attainment goal. … Continue reading
Today, I was co-host of an online cryptocurrency symposium-taking questions from hundreds of visitors. A common question goes something like this: Can Bitcoin be used in person-or is it just for internet commerce? Well, most cryptocurrency transactions are used through … Continue reading
This afternoon, an automated bot at Quora suggested that I answer a reader question. Quora is essentially an “Ask the expert” web site. It is the world’s largest, cataloged and indexed Q&A repository. This is the question I was asked … Continue reading
I find it encouraging that so many people want to know if they should get into Bitcoin and some even download a crypto currency alert app that tells them when prices change. But, I am discouraged when I discover that … Continue reading
This update is an adaptation of my recent answer to a Quora reader who was in a panic. She asked: “What can I do after a hard drive crash? How can I recover my cryptocurrency?” In the past, I would … Continue reading
As with other recent articles, this one was originally published as an answer to a member of Quora, a Q&A site in which I am a cryptocurrency columnist. And just like the previous one in this series (also posted today), … Continue reading
This article was originally an answer to a member of Quora, a Q&A site in which I am a cryptocurrency columnist. The reader is a “Bitcoin beginner”. If you understand the nature and purpose of a blockchain, the political leanings … Continue reading
A new section about Bitcoin ATM business models has been added. Jump to “UPDATE – July 2019“ The good news is that building a Bitcoin ATM is easy and less expensive than you might expect. But, offering or operating them … Continue reading
June 25, 2019 — Latest Bitcoin Updates In May and June 2019, Bitcoin’s dollar value rebounded handsomely. In just 3 months, it rose from $3850 to $11,800/BTC. «— and above $13,500 just after publication Pundits point to Facebook’s release of … Continue reading
The question asked in the title has been edited from what was asked today at Quora, the Q&A forum at which I participate as expert columnist. The original question was a bit more ambiguous: “Which is better? — a digital … Continue reading
Maria Bustillos is founder of the blockchain supported publication, Popula. I stole the title of this post from her essay at Medium.com (linked below).* I hope that Maria considers it a tribute rather than title-plagiarism. Her article is blocked by a … Continue reading
Andreas Antonopoulos releases a new talk on his YouTube feed several times each week. If you are still a Bitcoin doubter, watch his latest video with an open mind. It highlights two subtleties of utility and adoption that can overcome … Continue reading
Kudos to WallStreet analyst and advisor, Ric Edelman. He drank the Kool-Aid, he understands a profound sea change, and he sees the ducks starting to line up. Check out the clearly articulated interview, below, with Bob Pisani at the New … Continue reading
Let us frame the question, by reviewing what miners really do… Miners play a critical role in the Bitcoin network. Their activity (searching for a nonce) results in assembling an immutable string of blocks that corroborate and log the universal … Continue reading
Today, economist and Nobel laureate, Paul Krugman, wrote in the New York Times, that Bitcoin is taking us back 300 years in monetary evolution. As a result, he predicts all sorts of bad things. A significant basis for Mr. Krugman’s … Continue reading
I get this question a lot. Today, I was asked to write an answer at Quora.com, a Q&A web site at which I am the local cryptocurrency expert. It’s time to address this issue in my own Blog. Question I … Continue reading
Early adopters, speculators and Geeks are never sufficient to bring a new paradigm to market. Mass appeal and adoption of a mechanism that requires education and a change of behavior is never ‘fait accompli’-until it reaches a tipping point. Once … Continue reading
John Oliver is a crossover who bridges the art of a comedian with the reporting and perspective of a liberal political pundit. Even detractors acknowledge that Oliver addresses serious issues with unusual wit and humor. I never thought Oliver could … Continue reading
…but offering or operating them engulfs the assembler in a regulatory minefield! » Updated version of this article is here A photo of various Bitcoin ATMs appears at the bottom of this article. My employer, Cryptocurrency Standards Association, shared start-up space … Continue reading