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These Projects are Looking to Take Down Ethereum
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With a valuation of over $50 billion, Ethereum is the second-largest cryptocurrency project on the market. When it comes to technology, however, Ethereum is the de facto standard for the decentralized computing world, and with its smart-contract technology and Ethereum Virtual Machine, it is on its way to building the world’s largest…

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Who Are the Bitcoin Maximalists?
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The cryptocurrency industry has brought about a type of factionalism hitherto unseen in the tech world. Twitter and Reddit wars are a common occurrence, with groups of cryptocurrency enthusiasts battling in a war of words in support of their favorite projects and developers. One of the most vocal subsets of the cryptocurrency…

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China’s Crypto Ban: Why, and When Will it End?
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When the world’s largest nation decided to ban ICOs and cryptocurrencies as a whole within its borders, most cryptocurrency skeptics believed there would be no future for the nascent industry in China. However, in spite of the ongoing ban, much is happening beneath the surface. In fact, Chinese cryptocurrency markets are still…

Cryptocurrency for Good: Mining for UNICEF Australia
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Cryptocurrency for Bad? The Dark Web, Money Laundering, and More Although Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, was released nearly 10 years ago in 2009, deep understanding of the space is still largely limited to crypto-enthusiasts and those who gained a head start in this emerging field. In spite of dominating headlines over its…

Pros and Cons of Current Decentralized Cryptocurrency Exchanges
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When Satoshi Nakamoto released the Bitcoin whitepaper, it was obvious that decentralization would underpin the digital currency’s success and application in the real world. However, from the inception of the cryptocurrency industry, the exchanges on which users could buy and sell digital currencies were mostly centralized, perpetuating the issues of big banks…

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The Benefits, Potential Issues and Implications of State-Sponsored Cryptocurrencies
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In stark contrast to countries such China, which has banned ICOs and is taking steps to strictly regulate cryptocurrencies, Venezuela is embracing cryptocurrency. In the wake of news surrounding the state-backed Venezuelan cryptocurrency, known as the Petro, questions have arisen about the validity and future of state-sponsored cryptocurrency programs. Venezuela is not…