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 […]
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). […]
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 […]
Here’s Why Bitcoin Still Rules The Crypto Space
Bitcoin isn’t the only crypto, or even the first virtual currency envisioned. Hashcash, B-money, and bit gold are three influential precursors. But Bitcoin was the first to turn heads among the general public and maintain interest. By one count, more than 4,000 cryptocurrencies existed in January 2021. Yet as of writing this, Bitcoin’s total market […]
Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto? Here’s Who It Might Be…
Bitcoin has had a mysterious unanswered question from day one. Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Satoshi Nakamoto is likely pseudonym whose identity (or identities) has never been revealed, and was the creator of Bitcoin. But that doesn’t keep the public from guessing who Satoshi Nakamoto is. A few details known about the secretive founder of Bitcoin: […]
“Why Buy Bitcoin?” Because of These 3 Wealth Creation Principles:
Those new to cryptocurrency may wonder what the big fuss is all about. A person can invest money in all sorts of ways. With so many options, why buy Bitcoin at all? We’ll take a look at some reasons. Bitcoin diversifies your assets. Diversification is standard investing advice for a reason. It helps you mitigate […]
Will We Have a Modern-Day Roaring Twenties?
In 1918-1920, the world experienced the Great Influenza Pandemic, which, in the U.S. alone, took 675,000 lives and sidelined the economy. Yet what followed those dark years was a time of great prosperity in the U.S.: the Roaring Twenties, made famous by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novels and romanticized today through movies, Art Deco ardor, and […]
How To Buy Bitcoin: 4 Ways You Can Buy Bitcoin Today
So you’ve decided to buy some cryptocurrency. And if you haven’t decided yet, check out our article on whether it’s a good time to buy Bitcoin. The next step, obviously, is to purchase it. We examine the most popular options to buy Bitcoin (or other cryptos) below. Bitcoin ATMs Bitcoin ATMs function like the currency […]
Is Now a Good Time to Buy Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is famously volatile, so how do you know if now is a good time to buy it? We take a practical approach and review three investing guidelines, and then apply them to Bitcoin for an answer. 1. In General, Invest for the Long-Term All investments tend to be volatile in the short-term, not just […]