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tinam • Jun 22, 2021, 5:33 pm EDT

Buy The Dip! The Advantages Of Bitcoin Outway The Risks…

Whether you’re dialed into the financial world or not, chances are you’ve heard about Bitcoin some in the last few years. Lately, there has been a lot of talk about the cons of crypto in the media as of late, but what about all the advantages of Bitcoin we may be missing out on? Since its launch in 2009, this cryptocurrency has rocked the fintech world, even being hailed as the greatest innovation since the internet itself. But what is Bitcoin, and should you try to get your hands on some? There are a number of advantages of Bitcoin as

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tinam • Jun 17, 2021, 3:19 pm EDT

Looking For An Easy Way To Buy Crypto? Try A Bitcoin ATM

Grandpappy Don’t Need a PIN At A BYte Federal Bitcoin ATM Location A Bitcoin ATM is not your Grandpa’s ATM or Automatic Teller Machine that dispenses cash usually connected to a private bank account. You won’t get trapped in one for three hours or trapped in a line behind a senior who forgot his PIN and is holding things up. You also will not have that feeling of self-conscious horror when you get the Insufficient Funds screen also seen by the group of teens behind you who begin mocking you loudly for being a broke-ass beggar. What Is A Bitcoin

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tinam • Jun 2, 2021, 7:34 pm EDT

The Smartest Short Term Investments You Can Make in 2021

What’s got you thinking about short term investments? Maybe you just got a bonus from your boss, or made a great sale on Facebook Marketplace, and now you’ve got some extra cash burning a hole in your pocket. You may be trying to figure out what to spend that money on; new clothes, some fancy cookware, maybe those nice headphones you’ve had your eye on? Or perhaps, most exciting of all, that short-term investment you’ve been thinking about? Okay, short-term investments may not be as exciting as a new pair of Beats, but they are a great way to make

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tinam • May 24, 2021, 7:03 pm EDT

That ‘Crypto Crash’ May Not Be So Bad, Here’s Why…

Well, it has been one hell of a month for crypto, huh? It all began with Dogecoin and Elon Musk, of SpaceX’s exceptional Twitter trolling skills. We saw a record breaking numbers on the meme coin preceding Elon’s much anticipated ‘Saturday Night Live’ appearance, and of course boosted by his exceptional ability to captivate an audience in under 280 characters. Since then, Elon has had a change of heart when it comes to Bitcoin’s energy consumption, leading to what some might consider a severe “crypto crash” , others, a beautiful disaster for the future of Bitcoin. Things Really Start To

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tinam • May 17, 2021, 3:25 pm EDT

Better Than Banking? Yes. Bitcoin Could Save The Planet…

There has been an awful lot of noise about Bitcoin lately, in particular, Bitcoin in relation to the amount of energy, and subsequently, resources used in the Bitcoin mining process. The media masses have been pretty quick to report the worst possible case when it comes to Bitcoin mining and the energy consumption required to do so. Now, Elon Musk has chosen to drop Bitcoin from TESLA’s bill, stating that ” TESLA has suspended vehicle purchases using Bitcoin.” What’s With All The Hype? Why the sudden concern? Why now? Well, that’s simple, almost too simple, really. You see, in the

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tinam • May 10, 2021, 9:44 pm EDT

What The Doge!? The Meme Coin That ‘Made It’

What started as a joke, based on an internet meme in 2013 brought forth by co-creators Mr. Markus and Jackson Palmer, has now come to ‘“take over in a very real way” as the official Chief of the Dogecoin Community announced this past weekend on Saturday Night Live. via GIPHY For those of you that have not necessarily been following cryptocurrency trends closely, Dogecoin’s recent success may be a little mind-boggling. Elon Musk explained that Dogecoin consists of a “circulating supply of 117 billion coins, 113 billion of which have already been mined.” via GIPHY Seriously Though…What Is Dogecoin? A

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tinam • May 6, 2021, 5:52 pm EDT

What’s Next For Ethereum?; The Rundown

The second largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum has been making quite the stir as of late. Behind Bitcoin, Ethereum reached a record high of $3,500+ today, May 6, 2021. At this record-breaking price, Ethereum has officially multiplied it’s value by four! Here’s what you need to know about the elusive Ethereum and why. So What Is Ethereum? Invented in 2015, by Vitalik Buterin, a then 19-year-old Russian-Canadian programmer, Ethereum is unique in that it embraces an open-source software platform which developers can use to create cryptocurrencies as well as other digital applications. Ethereum actually refers to a specific blockchain technology. This is

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tinam • Apr 22, 2021, 9:33 pm EDT

Bitcoin Could Save The Planet, Here’s How…

There has been an awful lot of noise about Bitcoin as of lately, in particular Bitcoin in relation to the amount of energy, and subsequently resources used in the Bitcoin mining process. The media masses have been pretty quick to report the worst possible case when it comes to Bitcoin mining and the energy consumption required to do so. Now, Elon Musk as chosen to drop Bitcoin from TESLA’s bill, stating that ” TESLA has suspended vehicle purchases using Bitcoin.” Why all the hype? Why the sudden concern? Why now? Well, that’s simple, almost too simple, really. You see, in

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tinam • Apr 15, 2021, 12:28 am EDT

Keeping Your Crypto Safe From Fakes, Frauds, & Scams

Did you hear the news? Bitcoin has surpassed its highest historical levels, seeing over $64,000 in value in recent months. Now sitting comfy at around 40k, the crypto community is anticipating even more growth in the upcoming months. More and more people are beginning to believe in Bitcoin as a safe and secure currency in 2021. As with anything else, with growing interest and expansion, comes more people involved and as a result, higher risks. This should come as no surprise to most, and certainly be of much concern. Why? Well, because we are going to give you the low-down

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johnd • Mar 19, 2021, 2:09 pm EDT

Visa Is Working To ‘Enable Bitcoin Purchases’

Is a reliable crypto payment card on the way? According to Visa CEO Al Kelly, the payments giant is looking to “enable the purchase of Bitcoin on Visa credentials.” Payments giant, Visa is working on ways to support the purchase of Bitcoin using Visa credentials, the company’s chief executive officer Al Kelly said on Fortune’s Leadership Next podcast. via GIPHY Visa CEO Went On To Explain Crypto Payment Cards; “We’re trying to do two things; one is enable the purchase of Bitcoin on Visa credentials, and then secondly working with some Bitcoin wallets to allow the Bitcoin to be translated into a fiat currency” Crypto

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