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How secure is cryptocurrency as an investment?

How secure is cryptocurrency as an investment？　　That is a question you may have asked yourself, and given recent news about cryptocurrencies, you may be hesitant to invest your hard-earned money in this new type of investment, despite reports of people becoming instant millionaires.　　The truth is that investing in cryptocurrency is just as risky as any other type of investment nowadays. Before plunging in, as with any other investment, you should look beyond the hype, grasp the fundamentals of the market, and follow certain investment rules of thumb.　　So, if you want to diversify your portfolio, lets look at cryptocurrencies and appraise it using the same criteria as traditional assets.　　How safe is the technology behind this currency？　　Most individuals are familiar with the major cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, and they frequently use these digital currencies as a market indicator. We should consider the technology that powers the coins rather than just their value.　　Blockchain is a relatively young technology that underpins all cryptocurrencies. It is essentially a digital ledger that is extremely secure and difficult to alter, hack, or cheat.　　The beauty of blockchain is that it can be applied to aspects of our lives other than banking. In reality, you are already

2022-07-29Deep Dive

Kraken is being investigated for allegedly violating US sanctions against Iran

According to the New York Times, Kraken is under federal investigation for potentially violating US sanctions by allowing users in Iran and elsewhere to buy and sell digital tokens.　　According to five people with knowledge of the situation or exchange affiliation, Kraken is suspected of allowing customers from Iran and other sanctioned countries to use its exchange despite public calls for companies not to do so. According to the report, the sources requested that their identities be kept anonymous out of fear of retaliation.　　Since 1979, the United States has maintained economic sanctions against Iran, which means that American companies cannot do business with Iran or buy/sell goods to anyone in the country.　　According to the report, the Office of Foreign Assets Control at the United States Treasury Department has been investigating Kraken since 2019 and is expected to fine the exchange. The regulator, however, has not specified a timetable for the enforcement action.　　Kraken Chief Legal Officer Marco Santori commented on the news, stating that the exchange would not comment “on specific discussions with regulators.” The executive went on to say: “Kraken has strong compliance measures in place and is expanding its compliance team to keep up with the companys growth. Kraken closely

2022-07-28Deep Dive

As the FOMC meeting approaches, Ethereum's sentiment falls.

“Ethereum had an up and down Sunday, jumping above $1,640 before dipping back down to $1,540,” the market insight provider explained. The trading community is still skeptical of the hype and expects prices to fall ahead of the FOMC meeting. ETH is expected to remain volatile.　　The FOMC, as part of the Federal Reserve (Fed), determines the direction of monetary policy, and it has recently resorted to interest rate hikes. For example, interest rates were raised by 75 basis points (bps) last month, the largest increase in 28 years.　　With the FOMC meeting scheduled for July 27, all indicators point to a similar increase in interest rates. Mike McGlone, a senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, recently stated:　　“The Fed is slamming commodities and risk assets with a sledgehammer.” The three Cs - crude oil, copper, and corn - are down about 20% since the June 75 bps rate hike, and the aftermath of another 75 in July may be similar. The stock market could be more volatile than crude.　　Meanwhile, according to crypto analyst Ali Martinez, Ethereum should hold $1,550 in order to avoid a pullback because it is a significant support level.　　He mentioned:　　“According to transaction history, Ethereum formed a significant demand wall

2022-07-28Deep Dive

Do You Think You Know Bitcoin? 4 Applications of Its Technology

What Is Blockchain and How Does It Work？　　This distributed technology — blockchain — is used by ALL sorts of cryptocurrencies to keep a secure and decentralized record of transactions. Blockchain is a distributed ledger that is shared among several computer network nodes. This means that this ledger is not solely held by anyone, but rather has member machines (or nodes) on the network, each with identical copies of the ledger. This makes any deliberate alterations or hacks impossible for anyone attempting to profit by monopolizing or hacking a blockchain network.　　Blockchain aids in the establishment of a transparent record order of events. No single node in the network may change the information. On blockchain, information is irreversible and tamper-proof. For example, suppose a hacker also runs a node on a blockchain and attempts to alter the blockchain and take cryptocurrency from everyone else; technically, the hacker will be unable to do so. If the hacker changed his or her own solitary copy, it would no longer be consistent with everyone elses copy. When everyone else compares their copies, they will see that this one copy stands out, and the hackers version of the chain will be discarded as a fraud and

2022-07-28Deep Dive

EZ Blockchain launches low-emission custody hosting service

The hosting business will currently serve cryptocurrency mining investors in four states: Kansas, Texas, Colorado, and South Carolina.　　EZ Blockchain is dedicated to addressing the worldwide issue of energy waste and linking the blockchain ecosystem with sustainable energy.　　In addition, the company stated that it would be working on a 1.5mW mobile submerged mining vessel solution in the near future. The product has already begun mass manufacturing and will be delivered in the fourth quarter.　　This immersion-cooled mobile data center, according to the mining company, will provide high efficiency, lower operating costs, longer equipment life, and more precise cooling capabilities.　　EZ Blockchain, a cryptocurrency mining startup, intends to grow its mining rigs to 16 megawatts by utilizing Georgia States underutilized power resources.　　To meet environmental goals, more than 60% of the electricity used at the EZ Blockchain Data Center Campus in West Point, Georgia, comes from emission-free sources, mostly nuclear power.　　In April, EZ Blockchain built an Immersive Liquid-Cooled Data Center while also launching the SmartBox 1500i, a new product for cooling crypto mining containers.　　Dont forget to download our App WikiBit for updates so you can protect yourself from hidden dangers in this risky profession. Here are the links to download:　　iOS: t.ly/UUCj　　Android: t.ly/cfYt　　Check over 8000 tokens

2022-07-27Deep Dive

Sources say Coinbase is under SEC investigation for its cryptocurrency listing.

According to three people familiar with the investigation, the crypto exchange platform is under investigation in the United States for inappropriately allowing Americans to trade digital assets that should have been registered as securities.　　According to Bloomberg, Coinbase has come under intense scrutiny from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following the platforms growth of the number of tokens available for trading.　　This action comes at a critical time for Coinbase, which is still reeling from last weeks allegation of an insider trading conspiracy in which the SEC sued a former firm manager and two other people involved.　　Bloomberg reported that the SEC and Coinbase declined to comment.　　“Coinbase, the largest US trading platform, allows Americans to exchange over 150 tokens. If those products were declared securities, the company might have to register with the SEC as an exchange ”According to Bloomberg.　　The SEC is required to apply for a legal test to determine if a digital asset is a security. A token is generally considered to be SEC-regulated if it includes investors putting money up to fund a firm and profit.　　However, according to a recent article from Blockchain.News, Coinbases new derivatives section is attracting new retail traders who are interested in the crypto

2022-07-27Deep Dive

The cryptocurrency bear market is here! Three Things Every Investor Should Do

The bear market has here, and we are beginning to feel the effects... Malaysians are feeling the repercussions on a daily basis, as the Ringgit falls and the inflation rate rises. In mid-May, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced an increase in the overnight policy rate (OPR) to 2% in order to better control inflation and reduce Malaysians burden.　　How can we, as crypto investors, reduce our risk exposure, especially given that digital assets are significantly more volatile and prone to dramatic price swings than conventional asset classes？ As cryptocurrencies gain mainstream and institutional attention, they appear to be more closely linked to traditional markets, with issues such as inflation and geopolitical crises affecting the crypto market as well. However, it is vital to note that cryptocurrencies and the underlying blockchain technology are not hype machines or get-rich-quick schemes, as real-world use of this growing technology by various governments, organizations, and corporations is increasing year after year.　　Here are some pointers to help us all keep sane during a bear market:　　Do your own research (DYOR) and do not FOMO to buy the ‘dip’.　　Mike Novogratz, CEO of digital asset manager Galaxy Digital, cautioned against attempting to forecast the latest crypto crashs bottom. In response

2022-07-27Deep Dive

Binance filed a slander suit against Bloomberg Businessweek in Hong Kong.

According to local media reports, CZ filed a defamation case against Modern Media, the publisher of the traditional Chinese-language version of Bloomberg Businessweek, in Hong Kong High Court on Monday.　　The case originates from an article published on July 6, or the 250th issue, by Bloombergs affiliate Modern Media firm that slandered Zhaos image. The media outlets original article headline was “Can Cryptos Richest Man Survive the Cold？” However, the complaint claimed that the context in Bloomberg Businessweeks Chinese Edition was incorrect and depicted Zhao as running a Ponzi Scheme.　　According to Zhaos legal representative, Bloombergs Chinese subsidiarys headline design was intended to incite anger, contempt, and mockery for the worlds richest crypto billionaire.　　According to Zhaos defense, Modern Media is a prominent publication with a wide reach in Hong Kong. The revelation harmed his public image in the cryptocurrency world and other corporate circles, causing grief and shame.　　Zhao has requested that Modern Media withdraw the defamatory remarks on the post, as well as a written apology and compensation, including aggravated damages, through his counsel.　　Separately, CZ has filed a demand for discovery against Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Inc. in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York for defamation

2022-07-27Deep Dive

Bitcoiner to search for 8,000 lost BTC with robots

Since realizing his error, Howells has petitioned the Newport City Council to allow him to retrieve the hard drive from the landfill, which is expected to hold 110,000 tons of waste. The initiative to unearth the waste is said to have received up to $11 million in venture capital funding.　　The two investors who have offered the funds, Hanspeter Jaberg and Karl Wendeborn, would not release them until Howells obtains City Council consent to dig up the property.　　“Its obviously a needle in a haystack, and its a very, very high-risk investment,” Jaberg added, and Howells acknowledged that he has not yet signed any definitive agreement with the backers.　　Howells has been on the City Councils tail to dig the site, but his request has been met with a succession of denials. The Council officials justify their stance by claiming that the excavation will pose ecological concerns, which Howells claims he and his team will work hard to mitigate.　　In addition to himself, Howells will sort through the waste with the assistance of human sorters, robot dogs, and an AI-powered scanner that resembles a conveyor belt. The team will also include data analysts.　　If the harddrive is located and the funds in it are recovered,

2022-07-26Deep Dive

Titanium Blockchain CEO Pleads Guilty to $21 Million ICO Fraud

Stollery and his company were charged with conspiracy to deceive investors by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in May 2018.　　Stollery acknowledged to conspiring to mislead millions of cryptocurrency investors through initial coin offerings (ICOs). Furthermore, through forging the white paper of TBISs ICO, fake consumer suggestions were implanted to establish the ICOs planned marketing activities and legitimacy, as well as publishing misleading and deceptive material with development potential.　　Michael Alan Stollery highlighted in the coins marketing campaign how TBIS differs from other cryptocurrency offers and the financial prospects of the service.　　They also told investors that their valuable coins will operate on the Titanium Blockchain. Using a succession of false and deceptive assertions to get investors to purchase the cryptocurrency token “BAR.” Or the coins issued by the TBIS ICO.　　Stollery is not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the ICO of TBIS cryptocurrency investment product, and no legitimate exemption from SEC registration requirements exists.　　Through an initial coin offering, the company raised approximately $21 million from investors in the United States and abroad (ICO).　　Instead of investing the clients money, he claimed that he combined it with personal assets, utilizing a portion of the proceeds to pay his own credit

2022-07-26Deep Dive

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