Cryptocurrency
Why is Firo coin on investors’ radar?
August 10, 2021 11:16 AM IST| By Team Kalkine MediaFIRO is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that allows the users to conduct private transactions which cannot be traced and providers freedom from monetary institutions. Firo is built on the belief that privacy is the uppermost right of humans and th.....
What is FUD in crypto?
August 10, 2021 09:43 AM IST| By Daniel Paul JohnsThe world of cryptocurrency investing holds some interesting terminology, much like the world of stock investing. One of these is FUD – an acronym for fear, uncertainty and doubt – all very familiar emotions for the investor. More spe.....
What is Cartesi and why is it skyrocketing?
August 10, 2021 08:51 AM IST| By Daniel Paul JohnsWhile many cryptocurrency traders were paying attention to news out of Washington today, a new crypto was making a mark. The Cartesi Token shot up 103% yesterday before correcting, and although previously unknown to many, it is suddenly demanding .....
What is Harvest Finance?
August 09, 2021 06:53 PM IST| By Suhita PoddarHarvest Finance is an automated yield farming protocol for investors who are willing to go for high-producing farming investment prospects. FARM protocol allows farmers who invest in cryptocurrencies to reap profit from DeFi (decentralized finance).....
What are Zucoins? How much is the crypto worth?
August 09, 2021 03:05 PM IST| By Daniel Paul JohnsOne of the biggest problems which has plagued cryptocurrency networks over the years is scalability. As cryptocurrencies have become more and more popular, there’s consequently been increased demand on transactions, which have, in turn, slow.....
Bitbns to offer Bitcoin SIP for Indian winners at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
August 08, 2021 07:24 AM IST| By AayushSummary India’s cryptocurrency exchange, Bitbns announced to award Indian medallists at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games with “Bitcoin SIP.” The amount will be auto-credited for years to their account at regular intervals, which t.....
7 Cryptocurrencies to look at in 2021
August 06, 2021 07:18 PM IST| By Team Kalkine Media2021 year saw Cryptocurrencies gained immense popularity with prices reaching new heights and crashed down to the bottoms within few months. Hence, before getting into the cryptocurrency market, it is crucial to ascertain the right cryptocurrency f.....
What is TrueFi coin? Where can you buy it?
August 06, 2021 01:52 PM IST| By Daniel Paul JohnsSummary TrueFi rose by a massive 435% after it raised US$12.5 million from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and trading firm Alameda. TrueFi is a decentralised finance (DeFi) platform that provides lending without collateral. The nativ.....
Would these five cryptocurrencies surpass Ethereum's popularity?
August 06, 2021 11:04 AM IST| By SonalSummary There has been growing interest in cryptocurrencies recently. Ethereum has been gaining popularity due to its technical upgrades and potential applications. Solano, Algorand, Cardano etc. have great potential and can give competition t.....
Snowden-Taleb Twitter spat gets ugly; has it impacted Bitcoin?
August 06, 2021 10:35 AM IST| By Team Kalkine MediaPro- and anti-bitcoin supporters used to co-exist on various social media platforms. They had divergent views, they had arguments, but they stuck to the subject – Bitcoin. However, all that changed on Thursday morning, when two famous names en...
Crypto Polygon on the brink of mass adoption
August 06, 2021 10:24 AM IST| By Daniel Paul JohnsSummary Polygon runs on the popular Ethereum network and is designed to ease some of Ethereum’s functionality issues, which have come due to its rapid success and broad adoption. Launched in 2017, Polygon has a market cap of US$6.76 billi.....
Which Countries Are Trying To Create Their Own Digital Currency
August 05, 2021 04:34 PM IST| By Suhita PoddarThe worldwide crypto market is growing at the fastest pace than ever before, and the Covid-19 pandemic has sparked discussions among countries and central banks on whether they should issue digital currencies of their own. The cryptocurrencies had.....
How is TRON different from Ethereum? Where to seek TRON in NZ?
August 05, 2021 09:17 AM IST| By SonalTRON is a decentralised blockchain platform that offers a platform where content creators can access their clients directly from every part of the globe without any assistance from third parties. Launched in 2017 and founded by Justin Sun, TRON&nb.....
Will current changes at crypto exchanges influence bitcoin prices?
August 04, 2021 05:42 PM IST| By Kamalika GhoshWith the growing crackdown on crypto market across the globe, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently in June announced a crackdown on Binance, which is the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volumes. The UK regulato.....
Are these Bitcoin wallets cream of the crop in New Zealand?
August 04, 2021 01:02 PM IST| By SonalSummary A Bitcoin wallet is an electronic wallet that can be accessed through a private key. There are many forms of Bitcoin wallets that can cater to different needs of security, accessibility etc. Mobile, web, desktop, hardware and paper are.....
“The Wild West” - US SEC calls for crypto regulation
August 04, 2021 11:00 AM IST| By Daniel Paul JohnsSummary The Chair of the SEC, Gary Gensler, told a global conference that the crypto industry is filled with fraud, claiming there are currently many coins which aren’t even registered. Gensler has called upon extra Congressional authorit.....
Why Nigerian Government Is So Concerned About Bitcoin
August 03, 2021 12:27 PM IST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary According to Paxful platform, Nigeria is now the second country with the most Bitcoin trading transactions after the US. As per a Statista survey, 32% of respondents in Nigeria actively use and trade in cryptocurrencies. Experts .....
Which 10 global conglomerates are accepting Bitcoin as payment option?
August 03, 2021 11:40 AM IST| By Jasmine AnandWith the ever-increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, the first and the largest cryptocurrency of the world, is getting bigger and better. Hence, a growing number of companies ranging from tech firms to travel agencies to food giants ha.....
Would cryptocurrency become a popular payment mode in travel space?
August 02, 2021 01:37 PM IST| By SonalSummary Firms are now accepting cryptocurrencies for the payment of goods and services. CheapAir.com, Virgin Galactic, GetYourGuide are some of the travel providers accepting the use of digital currencies. Crypto payments can reduce transactio.....
Are cryptocurrencies any good? The US Senate doesn’t think so
July 31, 2021 08:18 PM IST| By Ankit SethiSummary Warren heavily criticized cryptocurrencies Sherrod Brown spoke favorably about the underlying blockchain technology Elizabeth Warren has written a letter to Janet Yellen for regulating cryptos The Senate committee conducted a hear.....