New Challengers to YouTube’s Dominance
The original video-sharing platform can’t match the advantages of streaming on the blockchain
New Challengers to YouTube’s Dominance
Tokens of Depreciation
Cryptocurrency exchanges issue tokens to reward loyalty—but the terms are subject to change Of the top 50 cryptocurrencies listed recently on CoinGecko, seven were exchange tokens, a type of loyalty or rewards program for a cryptocurrency exchange. These tokens serve legitimate purposes on their exchanges by offering perks that include discounts on trading fees and … Continued
Crypto 2023: Reaffirming Legitimacy
Helfman foretold the crypto collapse of 2022. Here’s his take on 2023. n my column for last year’s annual forecasting issue of Luckbox, I predicted 2022 would bring a big drop in crypto prices, a collapse of unbacked stablecoins, and a shift toward cryptocurrency regulation, litigation and legislation as the wider world recognized the crypto market … Continued
Is Bitcoin at the Bottom?
Barring economic catastrophe, this analyst believes the price of bitcoin is unlikely to go lower Bitcoin may seem destined for lesser things. Why? Because the world is running out of cash for speculative ventures like cryptocurrency as governments raise interest rates and tighten monetary policy. Meanwhile, the specters of criminal investigations and regulatory ambiguity are … Continued
Bitcoin’s Fifth Comeback
The cryptocurrency has soared in value repeatedly and could pull it off again Bitcoin imploded, but that doesn’t mean it can’t come roaring back with increased trading volume and much greater value. Let’s begin with recent history. After reaching an all-time high of $68,885 in November 2021, bitcoin lost more than half its value. That’s … Continued
A Bullish Case for NFTs
COLLECTORS ARE BEGINNING TO EMBRACE ARTWORK THAT RESIDES ON COMPUTERS At some point in the 20th century, adding machines became so sophisticated that they crossed a lineand became computers. Their progression was all about numbers, practicality and programming. But the rise of the computer hasn’t dominated the human spirit or dulled the need for human … Continued
The Blockchain: A New Paradigm for Data
A step closer to protecting individual privacy In April 2021, Russian hackers gained access to Colonial Pipeline’s computer network and shut it down. They demanded $4.4 million in bitcoin to turn it back on, and the company quickly paid the ransom. Within months, the FBI found and seized the hackers’ bitcoins. Because bitcoin’s blockchain records … Continued
Crypto Doomsday
The year 2022 will mark the demise of cryptocurrency as we know it When forecasters get a prediction right, critics often chalk it up to little more than coincidence. But let’s give it a go: 2022 will bring the end of cryptocurrency as we know it. Begin with bitcoin. Its price can’t increase forever, but it’s … Continued
Inflation Has a New Hedge
The best hedge against inflation? Bitcoin. Because no matter what happens, the world will never have more than 21 million bitcoins. Plus, no one has shown that the price of bitcoin is tied to any other asset class. With growth averaging 200% annually since its inception in 2009, bitcoin occupies a unique place in the … Continued
The Blockchain: A New Paradigm for Data
A step closer to protecting individual privacy In April 2021, Russian hackers gained access to Colonial Pipeline’s computer network and shut it down. They demanded $4.4 million in bitcoin to turn it back on, and the company quickly paid the ransom. Within months, the FBI found and seized the hackers’ bitcoins. Because bitcoin’s blockchain records … Continued
