HitBTC is a cryptocurrency exchange with a long history, wide functionality, and a rich set of supported coins. Today, this platform is one of the exchanges offering its users a feature of margin trading. On HitBTC, traders can choose from dozens of pairs with leverage varying from 3x to 12x. The platform's...

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that was created in 2008. It operates on blockchain technology and is one of the safest ways to send and receive money online. Since the inception of the coin, several online casinos started to accept it as a deposit and withdrawal method. In fact, hardly will you find new...

Despite Bitcoin having been created over 12 years ago, the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology is still a young, unexplored one. The 2017 Bitcoin boom has definitely increased the public opinion's awareness of the advantages of decentralized currencies, with many people starting to look...

Despite harsh criticism, the crypto sector has grown considerably over the years. Regulators have tried to control its influence. However, they have been mostly unsuccessful. Ever since the price of Bitcoin surged in 2017 to over $20,000, investors have flocked to the market. Besides Bitcoin, many...

Buying Monero is not a tough task as the coin is one of the top cryptocurrencies and is listed on most exchanges including Binance, Kraken, HitBTC, Coinbase, Gemini, and so on. The real task is choosing the best option. Of course, there is no only good (or the best) option. The choice will be determined...

What is Shapeshift Shapeshift’s advantages2.1 You own your cryptos2.2 Lower fees Using Shapeshift with Coinbase3.1 Creating a Shapeshift account3.2 Verify your Account3.3 Activate 2FA How to Use Shapeshift with Coinbase Wallet Conclusion Crypto exchanges have become quite a lot popular over...

Many of us sometimes ask ourselves "why didn't I mine or buy Bitcoin in its early days? I could have been rich by now!" Now think of the people who bought or mined hundreds of BTC back in the days, but lost the access to their wallets. The reason is nothing special — these "rich men" simply forgot...

There are many reasons why people might wish to stay anonymous while making online payments. Some people want to conceal the purchases that conflict laws or the community norms while others simply don't want to waste time and energy on making copies of all the documents required for KYC procedures that...

Author: Bert Kozma   Since the advent of the original digital currency Bitcoin in 2009, the crypto market has notably rushed forward. Over the past decade, the industry has been enriched by a large number of services enabling the storage and exchange of multiple digital assets in accordance with the...

Cryptocurrencies can be a store of value, a cross-border payment means, a trading instrument, and so on, and so forth. But a poor choice of wallet can easily ruin the entire journey. Despite the international hype, cryptocurrencies are still at the early stage of adoption. Unlike national currencies,...

There are obvious obstacles that delay the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based platforms in general, namely price volatility (in the case of cryptocurrencies), and poor scalability (low capacity of the networks also known as the bottleneck problem). Nevertheless, scalability is set...

Have you ever heard of "smart cities"? That's what blockchain technology applied in the urbanism sphere is going to give us. The light bulbs won't waste energy when no one is around. The drivers won't waste time on the search for a vacant parking space, as the system will provide available options to...

As the current pandemic reveals, hospitals are not prepared properly for emergencies. It seems that the national healthcare systems are not prepared for any extraordinary situations. Wall Street Journal has pointed at the way blockchain platforms could improve the situation so the hospitals would receive...

In the days when millions of people have to communicate with colleagues, friends, and family members distantly via video conferences apps, cybercriminals are looking for new opportunities. Some people in need of socialization found their devices blocked by the villains demanding to pay a ransom in BTC....

Today we will speak of downsides of centralized human-ran services in the context of recent Ticketmaster scandalous refund policy changes. What Happened? Why Do We Need Blockchain Solutions? Existing Blockchain Ticket Sellers Conclusion What Happened? As public events could be dangerous due...

Currently, the market has hundreds of different cryptocurrency wallets. A cryptocurrency wallet is software for reliable storage and transaction fulfillment with cryptocurrencies. Wallets are distinguished by a set of supported cryptocurrencies and software platforms (Windows, Linux, Mac OS, IOS, Android,...

The easiest way to buy cryptocurrency is to join the exchange, link a bank account, and then make a purchase. Unfortunately, many popular exchanges offering this feature are not available in other areas. You can buy Bitcoin or Ethereum with a credit card, but nothing more. The best way to get around...

Both Coinbase and Kraken exchanges are based in America. It makes them attractive for US residents as many huge exchanges hailing from other countries are not very comfortable for Americans. More than that, some of these exchanges are not even available for US citizens. So, it's hard to overestimate...

Online wallets allow you to store, receive, and transfer cryptocurrency without reference to a specific digital device. It is convenient and relatively reliable, but they have their own security flaws.  As a rule, if you plan to store a significant amount of funds in digital currency, it is better...

A new unregulated market, where everyone strives to be the first to find himself in a new niche and get rich, is full of various risks, and, unfortunately, many are so busy making profits that they do not pay enough attention to the technologies they deal with. The last drop in cryptocurrencies cost...