Category Archives: Cryptocurrency

10 Holiday Gifts You Can Pay for in Cryptocurrency 

Now that the holiday season is just around the corner, most people have holiday shopping on their minds. While you can certainly purchase Christmas gifts with fiat, more and more platforms are starting to accept crypto payments. Despite the tumult and negative press toward cryptos resulting from the huge FTX scandal ( which was relatedContinue reading “10 Holiday Gifts You Can Pay for in Cryptocurrency “

10 Things to Know before Investing in Bitcoin

Lately, Bitcoin (BTC) has been noteworthy in the world of finance, because it has fallen roughly 68% from its all-time high of $68,000 on November 10th, 2021, to the $20-21,000 level currently. However, Bitcoin is still up tremendously from just the spring of 2020, when it traded below $5,300 on 3/17/20—only 27 months ago.  EvenContinue reading “10 Things to Know before Investing in Bitcoin”

12 Fascinating Facts about Bitcoin 

Ever since its launch in 2009, Bitcoin has been wildly popular. Anyone new to investing in cryptocurrencies, and Bitcoin, in particular, should first have a little background on it. That will make it easier to make informed investments that result in a big return on investment. Read on to learn 12 interesting facts about BitcoinContinue reading “12 Fascinating Facts about Bitcoin “

Is Crypto Innovative or Insidious? How and Why Countries Are Banning Cryptocurrency 

Cryptocurrency has been experiencing surges of usage and popularity in mainstream digital media in the United States. However, the digital currency exchange is being curbed by the negative reactions of national banks across the globe.   Part of the appeal of cryptocurrency usage is its independence from traditional finance infrastructure. As Bitcoin is decentralized (ie.Continue reading “Is Crypto Innovative or Insidious? How and Why Countries Are Banning Cryptocurrency “

A Helpful Cryptocurrency Glossary That’s Great for Beginners

I recently did a webinar with a colleague on the subject of learning about Bitcoin and cryptos. An Introduction to Crypto-Currencies Hosted by Robert Ryerson, Dr. Jose Cao Alvira, Nikki Shank Thursday, March 25 2021 6:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) GMT -4 We have recorded the webinar event for you! In case youContinue reading “A Helpful Cryptocurrency Glossary That’s Great for Beginners”

Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency has been around for approximately 11 years now when Bitcoin first hit the scene, and though the initial boom of excitement has faded somewhat, it remains a popular investment choice for many individuals looking to supplement or diversify their financial portfolios. Some are even adding cryptocurrency assets into their retirement portfolio in pursuit ofContinue reading “Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Cryptocurrency”