Browsing: Crypto

earn-up-to-8%-annually-on-bitcoin-with-active-rewards

Today we’re introducing a new way to earn up to 8% annually on your Bitcoin (BTC): Active Rewards.For those who have a market view on where the price of Bitcoin will go, Active Rewards can be used to maximize your potential rewards at up to 10x the rate of Passive Rewards (formerly “Rewards”).What is Active Rewards?Active Rewards

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etherscan-hides-zero-value-token-transfers-to-deter-address-poisoning-attacks

Address poisoning is a phishing scam that can affect users who have received unwanted tokens and don’t check their addresses carefully when sending crypto. According to an Apr. 10 post from Etherscan, the blockchain explorer has disabled the display of zero-value token transfers on its website by default. From now on, users must manually switch

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crypto-irl:-crypto-remittance-sent-via-whatsapp

Our Crypto IRL series showcases individuals who are leading the charge in the crypto revolution by using cryptocurrency in real life to drive financial inclusivity, enterprise, and innovation.We’re excited to share a recent conversation we had with Bernardo Garcia, Co-Founder of Félix Pago, the world’s first chat-bot on WhatsApp that allows Latino immigrants in the

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new:-blockchain.com-app,-the-only-crypto-app-you’ll-ever-need

The Blockchain.com Wallet has evolved to become the Blockchain.com App.Explore a brand new user experience that delivers on all your crypto needs in one place.The brand new Blockchain.com AppUsers often have to make the decision to either trust a third party with theirs private keys or go through the complex process of self-custody. In addition to

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the-lightning-network,-explained

Bitcoin has a frequently cited problem–scalability.The Bitcoin network can only handle a certain number of transactions at once, making it take a long time for transactions to go through and impacting the price of fees.One of the leading causes of the scalability problem is that each transaction must be verified by every node in the network

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blockchain.com-names-tim-lubans-as-general-counsel

As we look towards the future of crypto, 2023 presents Blockchain.com with an opportunity to build upon our success, prepare for what’s ahead and — most importantly — continue to support our tens of millions of customers in over 150 countries.To kick off this year, we are delighted to announce Tim Lubans has been promoted to General Counsel of

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crypto-irl:-mexico’s-only-bitcoin-bar

We’re speaking with individuals who are leading the charge in the crypto revolution by using cryptocurrency in real life to drive financial inclusivity, enterprise, and innovation.We’re kicking off this series in La Condesa, a leafy neighborhood in Mexico City where you’ll find Mexico’s only dedicated Bitcoin bar, Bitcoin Embassy Bar.Lorena Ortiz is the Director of Bitcoin

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how-to-set-up-a-recurring-buy

Timing the crypto market is tough, which is why some people use a strategy called Dollar Cost Averaging. Instead of buying in one lump sum, you spread out your purchases over a series of recurring buys.With Blockchain.com, you can automate this popular strategy by setting daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly recurring buys right from your Wallet.Here’s

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bitcoin-vs.-ethereum

Holding the number one and two spots for overall market cap in cryptocurrency, Bitcoin and Ethereum are often compared against each other.There’s an ongoing debate over which cryptocurrency is better, but focusing on the individual tokens is only part of what makes Bitcoin and Ethereum different–and incredible.The Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains were created for different purposes

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why-do-people-buy-bitcoin?

Extreme fluctuations in the price of bitcoin often beg the question: Is BTC still worth buying?If you’re not familiar with Bitcoin, we recently published Bitcoin, Explained that shares the basics of Bitcoin and how it works.Here’s a quick recap:Bitcoin is a blockchain network, while bitcoin or BTC is a cryptocurrency.BTC has largest market cap of any cryptocurrency.BTC enables

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us-government-delays-tax-reporting-rules-for-cryptocurrency-brokers

The enforcement of a requirement for brokers to report gains made by crypto investors has been postponed by the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS. The new tax rules, incorporated into the $1 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the U.S. Congress in 2021, were to be imposed in 2023. Crypto Brokers Told to Comply With

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another-member-of-russian-crypto-pyramid-finiko-arrested-in-uae

Law enforcement authorities in the United Arab Emirates have detained a top Finiko representative, sought for his role in the crypto Ponzi scheme which defrauded thousands of investors around the world. This is the second arrest in the Gulf state of a high-ranking member of the pyramid announced in the past month. Finiko Fraudster Caught

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