# Cryptocurrency
Introduction in Cryptocurrencies
The initial digital currency which comes into the presence was Bitcoin which was based on Blockchain innovation and likely was sent off in 2009 by a strange individual Satoshi Nakamoto. At the time of composing this blog, 17 million bitcoin had been mined and it is accepted that all out 21 million bitcoin could be mined. The other most famous cryptographic forms of money are Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, Golem, Civic, and hard forks of Bitcoin like Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin Gold.
Cryptocurrency: What Is A BlockChain?
A blockchain functions as an open-source ledger where users record, control, and amend transactions. The blockchain is no different from other platforms, say for instance Wikipedia. Just as Wikipedia is an open-source platform where a single publisher is not responsible for fabricating content, blockchain too does not give full power to just one miner.
New Hope, PA’s Wah Gwan® Spice Co. Looks to Blockchain-based Bucks for Business Growth
Starbucks, Whole Foods, and even Gucci accept them. Now, a Bucks County company is joining the ranks of businesses embracing cryptocurrencies. New Hope, PA-based luxury seasoning line Wah Gwan® (inspired by the Jamaican Patois greeting which translates to "what's going on?") is allowing customers to use them as an official method of payment for their spice blends and seasoning.
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Top 20 Cryptocurrencies Investors Are Buying in 2022
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Are We Already Nearing the End of Crypto Culture?
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Who, exactly, is Satoshi Nakamoto?
A person or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto wrote a paper thirteen years ago describing a new software system called bitcoin. Bitcoin is already valued over $1 trillion, and it has ignited a phenomena that proponents believe has the capacity to completely restructure the global financial system.
Fort Worth Becomes the First U.S. City To Mine Bitcoin Inside City Hall – Embracing Technology and Cryptocurrency
Immediately after passing a resolution that it would explore Bitcoin mining, the City of Fort Worth took action. Led by Mayor Mattie Taylor, a small Bitcoin mining farm has now been built in City Hall and three mining machines are now running 24 hours per day, 7 days per week as of April 26!
3 Reasons You May Want to Sell Your Altcoins (Opinion)
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Bitcoin Could Get a Boost When It Nears a Halving Point
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is now over the $40,000 mark, going over and under it this past month. Bitcoin is now down over 14.2% so far this year. Today BTC is at $40,914, which is off 14.6% from its prior peak of $47,912 on March 28. Nevertheless, investors might want to take advantage of this weakness, as it is likely to weather the present inflation storm fairly well as a store of value.
Opinion: How Crypto Is Making and Reclaiming American and International History
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Cathie Wood gave a $1 Million Bitcoin price prediction
This is one of the more bullish price predictions on Bitcoin. In her most recent public appearance, Cathie Wood shared her thoughts on Bitcoin. At the Miami Bitcoin Conference, Cathie Wood stated the cryptocurrency would reach over $1 million per Bitcoin by 2030. At the time of this writing, the crypto is in the $42,000 price range.
Beware of LinkedIn Scammers - My Story of Deception
Crypto assets are maturing as alternative class of assets. As cryptocurrencies rise in popularity and price, the scams rise to the occasion. In late February I received a request to connect on LinkedIn from a person claiming to be the Director of Market Research at DIOR. Their profile stated they were from Singapore and working in Toronto for a few months. The profile was for Elaine Li, with a picture of a woman with oriental heritage. "Elaine" said she was wanting to exchange cultural information and hoped we could learn from each other in conversation. Being the professional I am, I connected.
(Opinion) With Biden's New Executive Order, Is Bitcoin Still A Good Idea?
photo of bitcoin and graphPhoto by Pierre Borthiry. Bitcoin is still the talk of the town. It’s like the gold of cryptocurrency and it only seems to keep going up in value. Whenever you think of crypto, you think of Bitcoin first and the rest. Yet, so many people are hesitant to invest in it.