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Russia continues its ever-evolving relationship with cryptocurrencies with its latest move. The country has previously been very vocal about their plans to control and regulate the digital currency industry. Russian President Vladmir Putin has declared July this year as the deadline for a definit

South Korea has previously been known to have a bit of a soft spot for the digital currency industry, even being seen as a crypto- and Blockchain hub for startups and enthusiasts. Even though the country is crypto-friendly, the growth surge of virtual currencies, especially

As Bitcoin continues to grow in popularity, we seem to see it popping up everywhere, even in places that we least expect. Places like the rugged and mostly untamed state of Alaska, not exactly a crypto metropolis on the surface. Even though it

Last year was definitely one for the books when it came to Bitcoin. Not only did it increase in popularity and awareness, it’s price surges were nothing short of spectacular. Going from just under $1k to trading at nearly $20k in less than a year is no small feat. It has also established itself as a desirable f

One of the main aims of cryptocurrencies is to become decentralized mediums of exchange to facilitate payments all over the world. Even though its mainstream adoption is on the rise, the crypto industry still has its cynics. A major roadblock to fulfilling this goal is not being recognized as a currency in the fir

It’s been a momentous year for cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin. It’s dramatic highs and much-hyped lows seemed to have kept investors, and even those with a mild interest in the industry, on the edge of their seats. It has also

Russia has been vocal about its plans and efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies in the country. It is a popular, and lucrative, industry, and one that the country’s government wants to impose structure upon sooner rather than later. Well, sooner than we think actually as the country will be submitting t

​ Despite, or perhaps because of, Bitcoin's increasing popularity, more and more countries are actively pursuing regulation efforts in a bid to control trading of the currency. China and Russia have made their plans clear, with the EU also recently advocating regulatory processes.  The latter has cit

Since its inception, there has always been some dispute as to what cryptocurrencies actually are. The name should give you a clue, right? However, some do not believe that it is a currency. On the one hand, this point of view could be frustrating for crypto enthusiasts, but it does have some surprising advantages.

Some people are still under the impression that blockchain and Bitcoin are one in the same thing. However, even though Blockchain is the underlying technology that supports Bitcoin and other digital currencies, it can do so much more, and not just in the