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How to Accept Bitcoins in Your Store
Should you accept Bitcoins in your store? Whether in the real world (i.e. a brick and mortar establishment) or among the many online stores, it is important to consider the acceptance of digital currencies as a payment option. Because it is the most recognized, long-lasting and used cryptocurrency, it makes sense to accept Bitcoin, which is becoming very valuable in our society. Yet, the big question is "how?" Just how do you begin to accept them in your store?
By Bill Shaffir8 years ago in The Chain
The Ultimate Guide to Mining Ethereum
When it comes to cryptocurrency investing, it's hard to ignore the topic of Bitcoin mining. It's seen as the way to make "free money" in the cryptocurrency world—even though it's everything but free.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in The Chain
How Bitcoin Will Become Valuable in Our Society. Top Story - June 2018.
Bitcoin is not just a buzzword, and it's time that mainstream media stops behaving like it is. It has proven to be a valuable investment and a trailblazer in both finance and tech industries—and an investment that continues to blossom.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in The Chain
Ways Blockchain Is Already Succeeding
Blockchain technology has been called one of the most revolutionary technological advances in recent history. The funny thing about blockchain is that most people aren't fully aware of what blockchain really is.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in The Chain
Reasons You Should Add Cryptocurrencies to Your Retirement Portfolio
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies are blowing up in a big way. Financial advisors, Wall Street, hedge funds, and more are looking into this new type of asset class even more so than traditional investments.
By Conrad Morningstar8 years ago in The Chain
How To Buy an ICO the Right Way
It's 2018, and just about everyone who loves to invest has heard of the term "ICO." ICOs, or Initial Coin Offerings, have become the trendiest buzzword in the cryptocurrency world.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in The Chain
Ways to Choose an ICO to Invest In
It's a well-known fact that cryptocurrency remains one of the most dangerous investments you can make. ICOs, in particular, pose a lot of risk that most people don't see coming.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in The Chain
Best Cryptocurrency Facebook Pages to Follow for Advice & Other News. Top Story - May 2018.
Facebook is not a platform I typically approve of. In fact, I don't have a Facebook because its privacy issues are terrible and it has bad psychological effects. I think that Mark Zuckerberg is a criminal, and honestly don't understand how so many people are okay with having all their personal information mined for "social" reasons.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in The Chain
Reasons You Should Buy a Ledger Wallet for Your Crypto
I've said it once, and I'll say it again. Cryptocurrencies are one of the most dangerous investments you can make—and not just because of the market's volatility, either. Hacking is a huge issue that makes it difficult to ensure that the Bitcoins you buy will be the Bitcoins you keep.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in The Chain
Everything You Need to Know About Using Cryptocurrency in a Nonprofit
There are a lot of things that people tend to associate with the term "cryptocurrency." Some call cryptocurrency like Bitcoin the "new criminal currency." Others hear the word "crypto" and think about Bitcoin wallet scams. Even more hear cryptocurrency and start talking about new ways to invest in crypto without actually owning coins.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in The Chain
What You Should Do if You Bought Bitcoin at the Top
Ah, Bitcoin. You are a great investment for some, but definitely remain one of the most dangerous investments you can make on a whole. For some people, the danger was well worth it and led to them being real Bitcoin millionaires.
By Rowan Marley8 years ago in The Chain
The Ultimate Guide for Investing in Cryptocurrency for Beginners
Are you ready to stop sitting on the sidelines and jump headfirst into the cryptocurrency arena? Doubling, tripling, and in some cases, enjoying over 1,000x increase in value is not unheard for smart investments. Knowing the bitcoin influencers to follow, all of the cryptocurrency slang, and bitcoin alternatives can only increase your chances of scoring big in the crypto world. But before embarking on the journey that is cryptocurrency, you'll have to learn about all there is to know about investing in cryptocurrency for beginners.
By Joshua Samuel Zook8 years ago in The Chain