Understanding SEC’s Classification of Crypto-assets: Securities or Commodities?

Cryptocurrency growth in the last decade has taken the technological world by storm, and with this growth came many questions and concerns. The classification of cryptocurrency is primarily a chief concern. The subject is one that courts, government agencies, and even financial markets struggle to grasp.  The primary debate begs an answer to an essential question: are they securities or commodities?  Cryptocurrency traverses local, national, regional, and international boundaries. Hence the need for classification is both a national and international…

A Better Way to Trade: Top 4 Crypto Trading Terminals 2020

While a lucrative investment opportunity, crypto trading can be draining. Yes! Some have been found glued on their screens round the clock. But like experts will tell you, working hard isn't the deal. Working smart is! Crypto trading terminals offer the most innovative way to trade cryptos. Terminals make your trading life easier by managing your portfolio, automatically executing trade opportunities, and keeping your trades in check 24/7. In short, terminals help you earn while you sleep. This article draws…

5 Blockchain Platforms That Will Dominate the Dapp Ecosystem in 2020

Decentralized applications (dApps) have significantly changed the field of blockchain tech. They are a new software application that does not undergo downtime and is not owned by any central authority.  In recent months, Dapps have made inroads in various fields like gambling, technology, education, finance, and others areas.  Ethereum (ETH) was the first blockchain that unlocked Dapp's true potential by allowing developers worldwide to create unique apps on the platform. However, many other blockchain networks joined with time, resulting in…

Introduction to the Interoperability of Dapps

A Dapp is a next level in technological innovation. A Decentralized application is a platform that connects two or more parties without the need for any arbitration. This is achieved through the help of a blockchain (that forms the infrastructure) and Smart Contracts (because they bind the parties together). Decentralized Applications or Dapps, are taking the world by storm. In the book Blockchain Revolution, the authors Don and Alex Tapscott argue that traditional centralized applications like Uber, Facebook, and Airbnb can quite…

The Best Dapps on the NEM Blockchain (New Economic Movement)

"New Economy Movement," or NEM, was created as an NXT fork. It was launched in the summer of 2014, before the stable platform release at the end of the 1st quarter of 2015. Around that time, it transformed into a completely new codebase following the eventual dismissal of the NXT fork. As a result, NEM's blockchain technology is sometimes referred to as a Smart Asset System and is considered the world's first Smart Asset blockchain. NEM is the Smart Asset…

A Beginner’s Guide on Cryptocurrency Video Games

Collecting virtual items connected to a blockchain network in transparent ownership tracking isn't new. However, a 2016 platform dubbed "Rare Pepe Wallet" developed by Joe Looney was the first platform where people could buy tokens to represent virtual trading cards on a Bitcoin blockchain. However, it took CryptoKitties' to turn the concept into a game in November 2017. Cryptokitties brought a rise in digital collectibles built on cryptocurrency. The rising trend clarified that cryptocurrency and gaming are a perfect match. …

Beginner’s Guide to Cryptocurrency Margin Trading

Margin trading involves borrowing funds from an exchange, brokerage, or third party to increase investment. It leverages investment and position and allows traders to make more money using a “loan” with limited resources.  Just like other markets, cryptocurrency trading requires due diligence for profitability. Several hacks exist that traders use to make it big in the industry. Crypto traders with limited capital are keen on opportunities to make more profits while trading. Margin trading gives such options. For Instance: Suppose…

Introduction to Quantum Cryptography – Everything You Need to Know

To explain what I mean by Quantum Cryptography, I would first dive into what Quantum Computing is. Then, I could say what "Expert" websites say: Quantum computers use the fundamentals of quantum mechanics to speed up the process of solving complex computations. As a result, they can process massive and complex datasets more efficiently than classical computers. But that sounds like a whole lot of gibberish and no talk. So, let's take a bold step and try to break down…

The Ultimate Guide to Web 3.0 – Why You Should Know about It

You might have heard about Web 3.0 and how it will revolutionize the Internet. You might have scrolled over an infographic explaining how Web 3.0 works and its mind-blowing innovations. At least, you should have seen a short video explaining how Web 3.0 will change the world as we know it forever. You miss out if you haven't done any of the above and don't know what Web 3.0 is. At this point, it is as if you didn't know…

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