Crypto wallets can be broadly separated into hot (online) and cold (offline) wallets. Hot wallets are less secure due to crypto-jacking and malware risks. However, they provide you with accessibility not present in cold wallets.
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How to spend your cryptocurrency in Europe
In 2019, I purchased a cap from a local retailer in Rome. Test drove a Ferrari in Milan, bought MacDonalds in various cities across Europe, and paid for internet access in London without the need to visit a money changer and take out cash from my wallet. I believe I’ve got a glimpse of how the future of payment will look like for tourists as we move towards contactless payment and cashless societies.
What is an STO (Security Token Offering) & 10 Reasons Why It Will Have a Massive Impact
What is the difference between an ICO and an STO? Image from Shutterstock. (credit to this excellent article from CCN explaining STO) While the SEC at times has been opaque about how it intends to treat ICOs, assets that do fall under its purview are governed by clear and defined regulations. Tokens that the SEC Read more…
What is Bitcoin? Best ways to buy Bitcoin 2019!
After the boom and bust cycle of 2017/18, Bitcoin continues to survive, celebrating its 10th year anniversary, despite many people still skeptical of its value. If you are still wondering what is Bitcoin and if you should buy Bitcoin, the answer is a resounding “YES!” I will also share with you some of the best Read more…
Your Million Dollars Cryptocurrencies are Worthless (Unless they are Secured)
Security Remains a Major Obstacle for Adoption Digital money? Can we even trust them? This is probably one of the greatest obstacle hindering the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies. Back in early 2000s, people were asking the same of e-commerce and online shopping sites. As the e-commerce industry matures, processes were put in place to ensure Read more…
5 Things You Absolutely Need to Know Before You Start Crypto Mining
Cryptocurrency mining has been around for 10 years now. It has evolved from CPU to GPU and now ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) mining. Below are the 10 things you should absolutely know before you power on your crypto mining rig. Mining Strategy: What to Mine First, you need to identify your target return on investment Read more…
Step by Step Guide on How to Purchase Altcoins on Exchanges
There are over 2000 cryptocurrencies in existence now. This article will be one of the multi-part series to get you started in the world of cryptocurrency! If you wish to find out how to purchase altcoins on exchanges, read on! What are Altcoins? Everyone knows Bitcoin. It is digital gold in the world of cryptocurrency. Read more…
How to Spend your Cryptocurrencies EVERYWHERE with MCO VISA Card
Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are gaining acceptance as a payment method among retailers. However, there is still a lot to be done to catch up with the availability of VISA and MASTERCARD. What if there is an easy way for you to spend your cryptocurrencies and altcoins at any Read more…