Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are undoubtedly changing the way we view the world. Finance, banking, identity, and privacy are all areas that are immediately and irrevocably affected by blockchain technology. However, I also believe that they may be just as disruptive as automation to the way we work. CRYPTOCURRENCY OPENS A WORLD OF POSSIBILITY FOR WORKERS, QUITE LITERALLY […]

The Belgian Special Tax Inspectorate (STI) is looking for Belgian individuals who have invested in cryptocurrencies in foreign exchanges, local news outlet De Standaard reported Friday, March 2. After receiving information from Finnish authorities that several Belgian taxpayers had been trading on Finnish crypto exchanges, the STI started looking into the cases of three Belgians […]

“We received a subpoena. Every [crypto]fund I’ve talked to has received one,” said Michael Arrington, TechCrunch founder who launched his own $100 million cryptocurrency investment fund in the fall. Subpoenas across the cryptocurrency industry come from Securities and Exchange Commission offices in New York, Boston and San Francisco, said Jason Gottlieb, partner at Morrison Cohen. The […]

Bitcoin prices have been dropping steadily after news broke that the Securities and Exchange Commission had launched an investigation of cryptocurrency-related tech companies and advisors this week. At 14:34 UTC today, the price of one bitcoin token traded at $10,811, down 3% from $11,165.66 just 12 hours earlier. While the exact cause of the drop in value isn’t clear, market observers believe […]

Cryptocurrency trading is a dream come true for expats who finally have access to a way to make money without the worry of cross-border controls. One of the major benefits of cryptocurrency is the concept is global. Other financial opportunities are wrapped up in government and central bank regulations that can stifle entrepreneurship. As long […]

The value of the global cryptocurrency market is above $700 billion, but the industry is still lightly regulated. New cryptocurrency exchanges are growing rapidly worldwide, and many are at risk for cyberattack. It’s crucial that investors look for red flags when choosing a cryptocurrency exchange and do their homework on fees and security safeguards. During […]

Craig Wright is being sued over the rights to $5,118,266,427.50 worth of bitcoin and other assets. Wright claimed in 2016 that he was Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious inventor behind bitcoin. Wright allegedly created contracts fraudulently to lay claim to bitcoins mined by former business partner Dave Kleiman. Self-proclaimed bitcoin creator sued for allegedly stealing $5 […]

The newest cryptocurrency is the invention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The “petro,” as the cryptocurrency is known, was launched this weekas a very creative Hail Mary by a struggling autocrat. The website for the cryptocurrency claims that in its first issue, opened for trading on Feb. 20, it made available 100 million tokens, each selling for about $60, […]

Business Insider checked in with Dan Romero, VP and general manager at Coinbase, to find out what its like trying to grow and scale one of the hottest startups in tech. Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange, saw $1 billion in revenue last year as bitcoin surged in popularity and nearly hit $20,000 in value. Now Romero […]

2017 saw cryptocurrencies swing wildly in valuations daily. Despite a mostly upward trajectory, the market remains susceptible to unpredictable and sometimes extreme fluctuations in prices. While some of this volatility can be attributed to how the current cryptocurrency model was conceived—namely its deflationary nature—and the fact that most coins are still viewed mainly as investment […]