The United States’ November election is on the horizon, and the pandemic, the economy and race issues are front and center these days. And while cryptocurrency isn’t a top issue in this election cycle, we bet many of you would love to know more about where politicians stand on the subject. So we’ve collected pro-Bitcoin/cryptocurrency/blockchain […]
Making Money Crypto Mining (Versus Gold Mining in the 1800s)
On May 12, 1848, general store owner Sam Brannan walked through San Francisco, a vial of gold dust in hand, yelling: “Gold! Gold! Gold from the American River!” And so began the California Gold Rush. Crypto mining may not have a Sam Brannan spreading the news, but then again, it doesn’t need one. It has […]
Tools You Need to Crypto Mine and Surprising Parallels to the California Gold Rush
Our last article “What Mining for Gold in the 1800s Can Teach You About Mining for Cryptocurrency Today” discussed setting up a mining operation. Here, we’ll discuss tools you need at first and later once other miners flock to your mining space. Getting started with the appropriate tools. Once a 19th-century gold prospector decided where […]
What Mining for Gold in the 1800s Can Teach You About Mining for Cryptocurrency Today
On the surface, mining for gold and mining for cryptocurrency have little in common. One involves hard labor to unearth raw gold from a rugged landscape. The other relies on a computer (most likely indoors and in an air-conditioned room) to verify cryptocurrency transactions and, in turn, receive an award in crypto tokens, the only […]
What You Can Buy With Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency may be the new money system on the block, but it already has some cool-kid connections in the businesses below that accept it. Some operations accept cryptocurrency themselves; others use a third-party service, like Bitpay, so they don’t have to deal with exchange rates. Either way, cryptocurrency can buy you a vast array of […]
What Experts Say About Bitcoin
If you asked people on the street their thoughts on Bitcoin, you’d probably get a host of different answers–and even more blank stares. But what if you asked economic experts about Bitcoin? Then you’d receive knowledgeable opinions you could actually put to use. So here you go, seven quotes on why you should be bullish […]
Should Your Business Host a Bitcoin ATM?
Side hustles are all the rage, and Bitcoin ATMs can be an especially lucrative one. If you’ve wondered if the Bitcoin business is for you, here are some points to consider. If you already own a business, Bitcoin ATMs bring in customers. And they do this in multiple ways. If you host a Bitcoin ATM, […]
Converting Cash Into Crypto and the Rise of Bitcoin ATMs
You have choices when it comes to buying and selling cryptocurrency. Online cryptocurrency exchanges are popular, where you can use a credit card, debit card or bank transfer. Another option is peer-to-peer (P2P) exchange networks, which involves a more labor-intensive process with lists of Bitcoin buyers and sellers–think of it as Craigslist for Bitcoin. However, […]