No matter the currency, when you need to use an ATM, you look for the best machine for your needs. This usually means looking around for an ATM by a company you can trust, and with low or average fees. You can use the same process when seeking to use a Bitcoin ATM (also known […]
Major Bitcoin ATM Operators Launch Cooperative to Combat Money Laundering
Leaders across the cash-to-crypto industry, including Bitcoin ATM (BTM) operators DigitalMint and Coinsource, blockchain analysis platform Chainalysis, and others, today announce the formation of the Cryptocurrency Compliance Cooperative (“CCC”). A collaborative association, the mission of the CCC is to create a safer environment for all consumers and legitimize the cash-to-cryptocurrency industry by bolstering compliance standards […]
Traveling? Visit These Crypto-Friendly Countries
In January 2015, software developer and Bitcoin enthusiast Felix Weis embarked on a journey that would take him around the world. Over the next 18 months, Weis visited 50 cities in 27 countries–using Bitcoin as his only currency. It wasn’t always easy, but it proved a major point: Bitcoin can be used as a currency […]
How Currency Stability Works & What That Means for Crypto
A new currency is typically a volatile currency. After all, how can it be considered stable if it has no record? Crypto is still a currency newcomer, and so, still volatile. Yet, our safest fiat currencies were once new and had to work their way to stability. How might cryptocurrency–and Bitcoin especially–do the same? We’ve […]
Crypto Milestones of the 21st Century
First, we examined crypto-centric and digital innovations of the 20th century, and now we’re marking milestones of the current century. Bitcoin started the century in a slow-but-steady fashion but has moved at the pace of Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt more recently. Check out the noteworthy crypto milestones of the 21st century below. The World As […]
Crypto Milestones of the 20th Century
Cryptocurrency is relatively new yet was shaped by ideas and innovations introduced decades ago. To better understand the forces that led to cryptocurrency, read our list of significant developments, developers, and digital events through the 1990s. These serve as crypto milestones which shaped the crypto industry into what it is today. The World Before Bitcoin […]
Bitcoin vs Bitcoin Cash: Similar, but Different
Bitcoin (BTC) has long dominated crypto conversations. Bitcoin Cash (BCH), which is distinct from Bitcoin, is far less famous than its namesake. But it is interesting in its own way, from how it came to be to who followed its lead. First off: Bitcoin Cash is neither Bitcoin nor physical cash. It forked from Bitcoin […]
Bitcoin vs The Stock Market: How Have They Grown?
The worst investment strategy is no investment strategy. No matter what generation group you are a part of, there is never a bad time to educate yourself on potential investments. We’ve all heard the timeless phrase “don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.” In terms of finance, this strategy encourages one to spread […]
10 Best Crypto Podcasts You Need To Listen To
The cryptocurrency world moves quickly. So does the news cycle. Thankfully, crypto podcasts offer timely, expert analysis providing insights the day’s headlines won’t. From guest experts, crypto geniuses and current news, these podcasts have something for everyone interested in crypto. Here are the ten best crypto podcasts (and what we listen to here at Coinsource) in […]
6 Hidden Clues to Satoshi Nakamoto’s True Identity
Previously, we delved into who the mysterious creator of Bitcoin might be by examining common candidates. In this post, we look at cold-hard facts as clues to Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity. Of note: No one knows if Satoshi Nakamoto is a man, woman, or group of individuals. However, Nakamoto presents himself as male, so that’s […]
What Is Cryptocurrency? 10 Things You Must Know About Crypto
Let’s get back to basics and discuss some aspects of crypto in simple terms. So what is cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is currency in the form of a digital file. It gets “crypto” in its name by the transaction validation method used. Each transaction is cryptographically secured on the public blockchain ledger (more info on that momentarily). […]
How to Cash Out Bitcoin: The 3 Easiest Ways
From cryptocurrency brokers to exchanges to Bitcoin ATMs, you have options on how to cash out your Bitcoin. Think of them as different routes to the same destination. Some prioritize speed, some security, and others prioritize both! Here, we break the various options down. Peer-To-Peer: The Need for Speed Bitcoin peer-to-peer platforms allow you to […]
13 Useful Things You Can Buy With Bitcoin Today
Bitcoin is no longer the young money system on the block it used to be. After Bitcoin’s incredible rally in 2020, many large banks are feeling the heat to grant access to Bitcoin. If you’re done hodling some (or all) of your Bitcoin and are ready to spend, you’re in luck! You can now buy […]
Why You Can Trust Bitcoin ATMs
You’ve done your research and decided to buy some crypto. You like Bitcoin’s potential upside. Your investment might someday fund a Super Bowl vacation with friends, a scholarship at your alma mater, or your dad’s Mustang restoration. Ready to make a purchase, you’ve seen Bitcoin ATMs around next to cash ATMs. But you think, “Can I […]