Crypto

Yes folks, once again the reach of the incumbent driven SEC has plucked out a service provider from within the Blockchain ecosystem as ICOBox is charged with violations of securities law. As the headline suggests, this is to the cheers of the blinkered incumbent fan base who seem to have an ability to only focus on crypto and each and every accusation which is laid against the crypto ecosystem.Link to the actual complaint is at the bottom of the page. Yes, it is “Alleged” that ICO Box has committed a number of serious infractions on outdated an ... read more

In March 2019, 18,468,544 of Howdoo’s native token, the uDoo, were sent from Coinbene’s hot wallet address to the Howdoo smart contract. This resulted in all of the said tokens being burnt and taken out of circulation.This transaction can be seen here: etherscan.io/tx/0x6e45abcdc6666c75f63daad6e35e0ba35c22befbdf0350ecfea5b02ba2a1bcbcCoinbene immediately ceased trading of the token, and users’ wallets were put under maintenance.Howdoo is today pleased to announce that we are taking positive steps to resolve this issue ... read more

The world of finance, business and investment have always represented a long-standing challenge for governments all across the world. Especially in finding the right kind of balance between having policies that are firm enough to protect those getting involved. While also being relaxed enough to not only allow, but also encourage innovation and an incentive for businesses to actually choose your country above others.But this is the kind of stance that Christine Lagarde, who is just one of the presidential candidates for the International Monetary Fund; as she encourages countries across the world to find that balance be ... read more

There are a number of reasons for why someone would buy into a particular kind of cryptocurrency; because they were enamoured with the investment potential of it as a digital asset, its intrinsic value as a currency behind a unique business idea. But what about as an official digital currency for a professional welterweight champion?According to news outlets this week, this is exactly what Manny Pacquaio has brought out for his vast number of fans. Known only as the 'PAC' Coin, it effectively represents yet another notch in the accomplished Philippine boxer's belt; having previously been a world ch ... read more

While the cryptocurrency market has been enjoying some noticeable success over the past few months, with Bitcoin particularly seeing some impressive bullish returns. The stage looks unfortunately set for cryptocurrencies to test their lower supports once again.Two of the more prominent examples we are seeing now is Bitcoin, which is testing closer towards its lower support of $9,000, with the prospect of going even further, especially as some exchanges have it trending below this. The second one being Ethereum; which moved from highs of $200 to hit trough positions of $90 or below.In total, the crypto market has seen m ... read more

A Promise Betrayed: Nano Ledger's Broken Promise of 'Radical Decentralisation' and Scalability The Nano Ledger (which has since received the poor rating of D+ by some reviewers) was previously designed to serve as a distributed ledger has proven to not necessarily serve as a blockchain based one.Initially, Nano was conceived of as being a payment solution for users, with transactions operating in a strictly peer to peer setting. Meaning that these payments would be sorted between the remitter and receiver with no outside influences needed.So how was it supposed to work? According to its developme ... read more

First they dismiss and laugh at you, then they criticise you, they fight you and you win. This is how the struggle for Indian Independence went according to Mohandas Gandhi, but the same path is kind of similar to the one that cryptocurrencies are going through right now.The only difference is that rather than being fought against, we're seeing an increasing number of influential names actually come to the realization that digital currencies may be the best way forward, especially where it relates to a global reserve currency.One of the prominent names among the established o ... read more

The world of investment has been dramatically changing over the past few years; undergoing what can almost be described as 'proletarianization' as investors get younger as the avenues for actually setting up a portfolio. We've seen this with the emergence of digital trading platforms. Some of which include Trading 212, Markets.com, and TrustedIn Trading, which provide a broad amount of insight into the world of investing, while also providing the virtual pieces of what would normally be the role of a stockbroker. With this kind of digitalization happening in a world considered so high-stakes, it's pretty easy t ... read more

Known as two of the giant names in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, Celsius Network and Bitcoin.com have announced a brand new partnership, making one of the single biggest mergers between two blockchain/crypto businesses. While this is the case, unless you're one of those people out there that keeps themselves abrest of what's been going on in the industry. A name like Celsius Network isn't going to mean too much to you, even though it's one that you should absolutely consider learning more about. It's one of the few services out there that started off ... read more

For the rank outsider, the entire landscape of cryptocurrencies can be summed up with just one of them - Bitcoin. It's understandable considering the kind of dominance that it holds over the market as a whole. But this is the descriptive equivalent of judging the size of an iceberg by what's peeking out from the surface. As you start to dive into it with greater intent, you realize that there's more than just one Bitcoin out there. You get your hard forks such as Bitcoin Cash, Gold and Litecoin (technically). But, as previously discussed in the guide we publish ... read more

The best kinds of events happen every four years, it seems. We need only look at the sports world to get some testaments to that effect. The World Cup taking place every four years, same with the Olympic Games. For the blockchain world behind Bitcoin - its supporters have something to look forward to - which is the halving block rewards for miners. This won't be the first time that this has happened; block rewards depreciated for the first time back in late 2012, having dropped from 50 to 25, and then again to 12.5 Bitcoin in 2016. The third halving event will be ta ... read more

Cryptocurrency exchanges have had a friction-riddled relationship with Anti-Money Laundering and KYC policies when trying to work in collaboration with Regulatory agencies across the world.But for cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance, they represent a necessary evil in order to do business in the world of centralized finance. There's one other field that cryptocurrency exchanges have a more than problematic relationship with - and that's cybersecurity and the safe storage of consumer information.This morning, unfortunately, a large (and as yet increasing) proportion of users of Binance, have found themselves inadvertently on the sharp end of a potential hack an ... read more

Litecoin, if you're not otherwise familiar, has an architecture that is interestingly similar to Bitcoin. Far from being a coincidence, it's because it started off as a 'spin-off' from BTC Core before hard forking into the iteration we know now.it was announced over this week by Litecoin's creator, Charlie Lee, on Twitter, that the blockchain solution will be undergoing a series of 'halving's' in the coming few days, but also in the next few years."I'm announcing today that in 4 days, I will be cutting Litecoin mining rewards in half for the first time in 4 years. This ... read more

We had previously dug into the interesting world of EOS not too long ago. Along with the fact that its creators sought to provide a decentralized solution that would offer the 'best of both worlds' for developers. Just what that solution entailed was the combination of fast transaction speeds, improved scalability and ready access to create and deploy smart contracts.While it remains one of the outsiders to the 'Big 5' cryptocurrencies, EOS hosts more than 500 dApps on its ecosystem and is a serious contender for public chain solutions like Ethereum in this field. Contender, it may be. But on ... read more

We've gradually been seeing an increased amount of institutional interest in the application of blockchain technology in the world of commerce, especially on an international level. Two companies and projects come to mind - these being JP Morgan's JPM Coin and Facebook's Libra come quickly to mind.But one standout solution is coming from the Philippines UnionBank, which is making some interesting history with the launch of its own fiat-backed stablecoin known as PHX. While Gemini's and Tether's currencies have a peg to the US Dollar, the PHX, according to UnionBank's senior Vice President Arvie De Vera, will be ba ... read more

Man may be created equal in the minds of a good number of people, but if you ask any seasoned cryptocurrency investor, they'll definitely tell you that the same doesn't hold up for cryptocurrency exchanges. While newcomers in the world of investment will be looking for the least intimidating, simplistic UI and uncomplicated solution.Veteran investors are looking for more in-depth metrics, and an exchange that will allow them to operate in a way that best suits either their overarching objective, or the way in which they 'trade.'So what makes for the best kind of cryptoc ... read more

The cryptocurrency world has come a long way since they were first introduced on white papers from 2008 and beyond. One of the factors that really hamstrung the prospect of investing in things like Bitcoin is that no-one really knew HOW to buy them. While that's something that has changed over the last few years, these cryptocurrency exchanges still come with some added friction that would resort to people walking away from crypto investment, or not participate at all.So what is it that we need to look out for in a crypto exchange? Well, that depends on what k ... read more

With the conclusion of the Senate Committee of Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs yesterday, there were undoubtedly some conclusions to take away from the representatives and David Marcus of Libra's statements. While the latter expressed an open and supportive hand both to international regulatory agencies, but to those in developing nations.The former meanwhile expressed the high-minded rhetoric expressed by Marcus as 'bullshit' and the overarching prospect of a digital cryptocurrency made and launched by Facebook as being akin to a 'small child with a book of matches'.While we can certainly agree that a reasonable degree ... read more

Since the white paper Facebook's dedicated cryptocurrency, more commonly known as 'Libra' went live for members of the public to take anywhere from a focused read to a cursory glance over, there was no doubt in anyone's mind that, what would come next would involve the Senate.It's not as though Facebook has had an arms reach relationship with the Senate and its committees. Understandable, considering the fact that it was only last year that Mark Zuckerberg found himself face-to-face with one over concerns over public privacy and security in the aftermath of Cambridge Analytica.With this reputat ... read more

Crowdfunding, contrary to popular belief, isn't just as easy as putting together a Kickstarter campaign for your business, while we can often wish it were. It's this misconception that can often be pretty well understood from a company’s perspective, but also in the minds of regulatory bodies in countries like the United States.Even though equity crowdfunding has effectively become a known avenue for securing capital for a company that wouldn't otherwise be successful at obtaining it from venture capitalists or angel investors.For regulators, it is still a method that is undergoing 'growing pains,' and this ... read more

In the mainstream financial world, there has been a pervasive argument that dismissively regards Bitcoin as nothing more than some kind of digital asset used by the seedy, virtual underbelly of the Internet we more commonly know as being the Dark Web. If there were studies used to flaunt this kind of narrative, the more recently discussed among them would be from the research team consisting of Talis Putnins of UTS Sydney which hosts the particularly leading title – ‘Sex, Drugs and Bitcoin,’ named after the study of the same name.Putnins Putting Forward the StudySo what did this stu ... read more

According to the Forbes' editorial team from October 2018, it is well and truly the world of Darwin when it comes to startup companies and their odds of survival. In the study, it was estimated that, out of all the companies that they questioned, only 50% of them would be able to make it past the 5-year mark.And this is a figure that jumps off the proverbial cliff as the years count on. It's with this in mind that finding out when to start pushing for raising investment capital becomes a pretty important matter to consider. In addition to this, i ... read more

Startup companies are in a far better position for getting from blueprints to success right now than they were 10-20 years ago. We can see this with the fact that the number of incubators and accelerators in the United Kingdom alone exploding in number.According to the more recent figures, there are over 200 incubators and more than 181 accelerator programmes available to provide some level of support for companies. This means two things specifically for the UK and startups in it, the first being that it stands out as a veritable hub of innovation for new entrepreneurs to get starte ... read more

A good business is only as reputable and successful as its community is expansive and loyal. So if you're looking to build your company up, it's important to know how to build an effective community, maintain it, and grow it in order to let you and your business realise your potential.The very notion of community building has, over the past few decades, dramatically changed the way in which companies need to approach would-be customers. While it sounds like this is something that gets handled by simply being 'around', companies spend millions, if not billions in order to get the ... read more

Celsius Network has always been committed to doing what is best for its community, and it is our highest priority to provide Celsius members with the safest and most secure user experience possible. To date, there has yet to be a security breach on the Celsius Network platform, and we have continued to put advanced security features in place to ensure that our network is proactive in defending against any potential new threats. We’ve also implemented a number of user-enabled settings to empower our members to diversify their account security options with unique PINs, two-fact ... read more

Most of us have some (if not all) of our money stored and saved in some type of traditional financial institution. Whether it’s a major corporation, a local bank, or a credit union, you’re typically not earning more than 1% APR. Celsius Network is here to change that by offering interest income on stablecoins at rates that give you substantially more bang for your buck.What is a stablecoin?A stablecoin refers to a specific type of digital asset that pegs its value to another stable asset, which is usually some form of fiat like the US dollar. Stablecoins are generally regarded as t ... read more

A typical person likely interacts with their bank (or bank account) at least several times a week. Sometimes we may not even notice when these interactions are happening because they happen so automatically. It could be when our employer pays us through a direct deposit, or we use a debit card to buy a pack of gum. There are also ATM transactions, credit card payments, mortgage and car payments, the list goes on and on. With banks being so integral to our lives, what would it mean if people started deciding en masse to live a life without banks? More so, what ... read more

We recently announced our biggest app update ever with Celsius Network 3.0. The latest version includes design enhancements, increased accessibility, and added transparency, among a variety of other shiny new features.If you’ve updated your Celsius app to version 3.0, then you’ve already taken advantage of our first CEL token utility — membership. The first 100,000 Celsius users receive a welcome CEL token from the Celsius team. All users must keep at least one CEL token in their wallet to take advantage of all Celsius has to offer.Interest Rates to CELebrateWe changed the game by offering crypto holders up to 7.5% APR on their coins — but ... read more

Interest RatesAt some point in your life, you’ll need to get a loan. In fact, if you’re like most adults, you’ve likely already received a loan of some kind. For the average person, most major purchases will require a loan whether it’s a car, a house, or college tuition.The truth is, money lenders know this. They have a service that is essential, which gives them an unbalanced and unfair amount of leverage. Not only that, but it’s not easy for startup companies to compete with established major players and vested corporate interests. As a ... read more

Our biggest app update ever is finally here! We’ve got tons of new features and enhancements designed to make crypto lending, interest income, and digital transactions easier and more accessible than ever. Read about the newest additions to the Celsius app below, and click here to download the latest version.What’s New?WalletThe Celsius Network wallet has had a little work done. Besides a facelift and some aesthetic enhancements, you can now interact with your crypto like never before.Choose how you want your coins displayed with grid and list options, and select any coin to showcase a variety of Celsius ... read more

Hint: There’s no magic formula to the Celsius business model.How can Celsius Network pay 7.1% interest?One of the most common questions we’re asked is how we are able to consistently fund interest rates as high as 7.1%. Skeptics have tried to argue that our business model is “too good to be true”, but anyone who has earned interest with Celsius Network knows it’s the real deal. So, how are we able to pay upwards of 7% when banks are only paying depositors, on average, less than 1%?The answer is very simple — banks could also pay you 7%, they just don’t want to, and if we’ve learne ... read more

The blockchain has an inventor, and his name is not Satoshi.Celsius Network is proud to have W. Scott Stornetta, one of the original inventors of blockchain, contributing to our growing success.Those in the crypto-sphere know Satoshi Nakamoto as the elusive individual (or group of individuals) responsible for the development of Bitcoin. While Satoshi is certainly due credit for popularizing one of the first use cases of blockchain technology, it’s important to distinguish between Bitcoin and the technology that it was built upon — the blockchain.In Satoshi’s ground-breaking Bitcoin white paper, four of the eight footnotes ref ... read more

There’s been a lot to celebrate at Celsius Network over the past 12 months. We completed our ICO, launched our mobile app, secured over $630 million in crypto-backed loans (without a single default), expanded our services to new communities through strategic wallet integrations, enhanced our services with support for staking coins, made it even easier for the crypto community to grow with features like CelPay and our referral program, and most importantly, we have had an impact on thousands of individuals around the world by providing fair and rewarding financial services that only ever act in the best interest of our customers.But, that was only the good news. Ready for the GREAT news?!Not so fast…We’ve got a lot in store for Celsius — not only in the next couple of months, but for the future of the company ... read more

Celsius Network is proud to partner with the DASH community as it kicks off its staking as a service operation. DASH cryptocurrency has been a pioneer and leader in masternode capabilities for several years and presents an opportunity for the growing Celsius community to participate in the robust DASH governance process. Integrating DASH into the Celsius platform enables us to continue our top priority of maximizing yields for our community in the most secure and trustworthy manner possible. DASH’s innovations, such as InstaSend, will give Celsius the opportunity to utilize this feature on behalf of its users. ... read more

Crypto companies come in all shapes and sizes and hold guiding philosophies as varied as the colors of the rainbow. So in an ecosystem as robust as cryptocurrency, what sets Celsius Network apart from the pack, and why are more and more crypto enthusiasts choosing to join our community over the competition? We think it comes down to our core values and overall mission to put our community’s interests first instead of focusing on extracting maximum profits for the top 1%.If you’re already a Celsius user looking for more information about our business model, or if you’re curious about why our community-driven a ... read more

Celsius now offers full integration of Gemini’s stablecoin, GUSD, allowing holders to earn passive income with reduced risk exposureLondon, April 2019 — Celsius Network, the industry-leading cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform, announces its support of Gemini dollar, a stablecoin launched by Gemini Trust LLC, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and custodian . Celsius users can now store the GUSD stablecoin on their secure interest-earning wallets and earn passive income for holding onto their crypto.Stablecoins, such as Gemini dollar, are cryptocurrencies pegged to a stable asset. Gemini’s GUSD coin is a dollar-backed stablecoin, meaning each GUSD token has the value ... read more

We at Celsius Network believe that blockchain is about so much more than just flipping digital coins to get rich. Blockchain is about freedom, liberty, security, veracity, and progress. These are ideals that some of the brightest minds in history have stood up for, and if blockchain technology had been around in their time, they would’ve taken a real shine to it. From former US presidents to celebrated literary experts, here are five historical figures that would have wholeheartedly embraced blockchain.1. Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)Former President Andrew Jackson was an outspoken critic of banks, central banks, ... read more

Celsius Network understands the importance of expanding its footprint in order to continue providing the best yields and performance to its growing community. As we continue to lead the charge in unbanking everyone, we’re pleased to announce that moving forward Celsius is incorporating staking coins into its platform.Why staking?The cryptocurrency and digital asset space is evolving and as other networks continue to build their own communities, many coins have decided that some variant of staking is the way forward for their project. Some coins simply add it on alongside traditional mining and some replace their entire network operation with it. Staking is rooted in b ... read more

What exactly is the difference between blockchain and cryptocurrency?When dealing with a relatively new ecosystem and a slew of technical terms, it can be difficult to differentiate between these relatively new concepts and understand exactly how blockchain and cryptocurrency interact with each other. This is especially true for newcomers who may just be starting out in the crypto-sphere. So, what is blockchain, and what is cryptocurrency? Are they the same? Do they overlap?Join us as we go over the basics of blockchain, cryptocurrency, how these terms differ, and how they complement each other.Which Came First, Block ... read more

Why is the US having such a hard time adopting crypto?Even during market downturns, we’ve seen cryptocurrency adoption grow in a multitude of countries. And yet the United States seems to be facing an endless stream of walls and obstacles standing in the way of mass cryptocurrency adoption and development. Not only that, but consumers don’t seem particularly interested in cryptocurrency outside of a small minority that is involved in investing and speculation. Why is the United States having trouble adopting cryptocurrency? Well, here are a few reasons why this is happening and some potential solutions that could bring the next 100 million peopl ... read more

Celsius Network was founded by an innovative team with a simple idea: financial services should only ever act in the best interest of their community. It’s a vision we’ve kept and will continue to promote as our community grows and as competition increases. While other companies slowly enter this space hoping to disrupt the system and decentralize the big banks, it’s absolutely vital that depositors understand where they are putting their funds, and what each company is promoting behind the scenes.If a company isn’t able to explain their business model or vision in clear and simple terms, it’s a red flag that something quite isn’t right. Our team is hard at work acting in your best ... read more

Bitcoin was created so that it could function without the approval or authorization of any government. It was created precisely so that it would exist outside of the regulated banking space. Sending and receiving bitcoin does not require formal identification, and there are no restrictions on how many addresses one can own or how those addresses are used.In some ways, this is great. Bitcoin allows for individuals that were perhaps unable to get proper banking services due to their lack of having formal identification, or for their inability to get to a banking location to open an account to get critical financial services. Further, cryptocurrencies like bitcoin allow for an enhanced ... read more

As the cryptocurrency community continues to heal and rebuild from the damaging effects of the 2017–2018 crypto crash, many in the community have lost hope in the concept of HODLing. Here at Celsius Network, we have a different perspective, because we believe HODL is not just important, but absolutely essential for the future of cryptocurrency and financial freedom.The Chaos of 2017Coined in 2013, the original meaning of HODL represented unwavering confidence in crypto assets during a time of major market downturn. As asset prices skyrocketed throughout 2017, the meaning of HODL began to evolve. Instead of “holding on for dear life,� ... read more

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. When it comes to Bitcoin, it’s not always clear who is a friend and who is an enemy of the number-one cryptocurrency network. That’s why we’re taking a closer look at some of the different groups and institutions that may or may not be acting in the best interest of Bitcoin, and by extension, the cryptocurrency community in general.BanksBitcoin is digital money. It requires no intermediaries to trade it across any distance or over any border. This is fundamentally different from how most national or fi ... read more

The phrase “blockchain technology” has become a buzzword and many have heaped praise on its many “disruptive” applications. However, the hysteria has given rise to many inaccurate and vague descriptions of the technology and the term is used interchangeably with other similar ones associated with it.In fact, it is more accurate to assume that the blockchain fuss is centred around the open-consensus design of many blockchain-based-platforms such as Bitcoin and Ethereum (although Ethereum will soon be shifting to a hybrid proof-of-work meets proof-of-stake system).The open-consensus mechanism of popular cryptocurrencies enables decentralized computing networks to rival the antiquated system ... read more

It is now being reported that the Equifax hack will affect 143 million Americans as many of their highly sensitive personal information have been compromised. The Equifax hack comes on the heels of many other major corporations’ hacks: that of LinkedIn, JPMorgan, Oracle, Yahoo, Dropbox, Google Drive, Adobe, etc. What all these businesses have in common is that we rely on each of them on an everyday basis and each of them carry and store a good chunk of our personal information.The Equifax hack in particular brings to light two great risks to our personal well-being: the increased likelihood of falling prey to identity thefts and wrongful credit ... read more

Initial coin offerings (ICOs) or token generating events (TGEs) have been the subject of much speculation lately. Due to the anonymous nature of the crypto world, many ICOs have been orchestrated by scammers, while others were raided by hackers. Despite their volatile nature, TGEs have many good qualities and there are safe ways to pick the ICO projects to help participate in.Why ICOs are Good for the Economy?1. Faster Access to FundsICOs or digital token sales are a viable crowdfunding option. They are not inhibited by the bureaucracy of traditional multi-stage fundraising methods; all t ... read more

Most of us have some (if not all) of our money stored and saved in some type of traditional financial institution. Whether it’s a major corporation, a local bank, or a credit union, you’re typically not earning more than 1% APR. Celsius Network is here to change that by offering interest income on stablecoins at rates that give you substantially more bang for your buck.What is a stablecoin?A stablecoin refers to a specific type of digital asset that pegs its value to another stable asset, which is usually some form of fiat like the US dollar. Stableco ... read more

When the US government decided to steer away from the Gold Standard and adopt a floating currency back in 1973, our paradigm of personal finance and lending shifted into the mysterious credit system. Comedian and current The Daily Show host, Trevor Noah bemoaned the over-indulgence of the American credit history in a hilarious bit and he might be right.Due to various other factors, notably lax regulation as well as corrupt bankers, the banking model shifted to a profit-guzzling one wherein the customers’ needs became obsolete. Bankers indulged in questionable trading activities, causing several fi ... read more

Interview and Ask Me Anything Session with Opiria CEO Last night we had the pleasure of entertaining the CEO and Co-Founder of Opiria with regards to their project and the Pdata token in our Ramp Telegram Group. How did you come up with the idea for Opiria?In my former company, that I founded in 2005, we developed and sold a measurement and analysis software with related sensors that allowed car manufacturers, their suppliers and research institutes worldwide to precisely understand driver behavior. The issue was that the participants had to wear many different sensors and were completely wired. Even worse they had to come into a lab and only ... read more

We have been asked to outline some of the Due diligence we perform on projects who wish to publish on TrustedIn Trading. In line with our transparent concept, here is our outline of due diligence performed on projects publishing on TrustedIn Trading.Any project who wishes to list on the TrustedIn Trading must complete a due diligence process in which the Trusted Team and their partners look to identify specific aspects of information surrounding the project and its founders, directors and board members.The primary aim is to identify and ensure that we understand and know who the ultimate beneficiaries are within ... read more

Joining the ranks within the TrustedIn Trading social media network is Opiria-Platform, the creators behind the PDATA token. The common goals of all parties involve transparency within the community in order to create trust.PDATA, a token project that rewards users for the data they choose to share, has become a fully verified member of the TrustedIn Trading platform. TrustedInTrading.com is a social media network for modern businesses, cryptocurrency projects, blockchain startups and traditional finance teams as well. The tools provided within TrustedIn Trading encourage a trustworthy community to thrive by r ... read more

The new social media network focusing on financial and cryptocurrency networking, TrustedIn Trading, welcomes Ari Paul to its Board of Advisors.Ari Paul, a prominent investor in the cryptocurrency community has been announced as a member of TrustedIn Trading's Board of Advisors. Ari is the co-founder of leading cryptocurrency investment firm BlockTower Capital, co-author of the CBOE Bitcoin futures whitepaper, and has gained a considerable following on social media channels, such as Twitter. When asked about his decision to join the advisory board of TrustedIn Trading, Ari explained;"I was introduced to TrustedIn Trading two years ago, and it w ... read more

The Japanese candlestick is a charting method which is a means of analysis into the markets and their underlying securities, currencies and other assets, which helps identify market fluctuations, trends, and patterns to predict future price movements.The Japanese candlestick charting method is a form of analysis on the price fluctuations on underlying instruments. Candlesticks is a centuries old technique and helps to target market fluctuations based on consumer’s fears and emotions where what is more important, than the why, in trading the underlying market.With Japanese candlesticks, the real potential of any of the given stock, interest rate, currency or the entire market becomes mo ... read more

The internet has made it easier for businesses to launch new products and services, but also easier to waste time and money, and fail. The human imagination can launch endless new products and services. Now, low entry barriers (children can build simple websites), an increasingly interconnected world, and the rise of outsourcing have led to an explosive proliferation of new products and services, all competing for limited market share. For example on Amazon in the USA, the number of available products jumped to 488 million from 253 million in only two years (since December 2013). That’s an average of 485,000 new products per ... read more

Scope of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)The General Data Protection Regulation¹ aims primarily to give control back to consumers over their personal data and to simplify the regulatory environment for international business. The GDPR is valid for transactions within EU member states but it also regulates how to export personal data outside the EU. The GDPR is consistent across all EU member states; this means that companies only have to implement the standard once.The GDPR is binding for any company that stores or processes personal data or information about EU citizens within the EU states even if they don’t have a business presence in ... read more

The technical indicator of Parabolic SAR was introduced to analyze an existing trend in the market. The indicator will be constructed based on the charts price movements. As an indicator Parabolic SAR is quite similar to the Moving Average; the only difference is that the Stop and Reverse are moving with the higher acceleration and the position can change based on the price.What is a Parabolic SAR Indicator?As it was mentioned above, the parabolic SAR indicator is a technical indicator that is utilized by various traders to help them predict the momentum of the asset as well as the specific time when the momentum designates a higher-than-normal possibi ... read more

Ever wonder when you are electronically trading, and you call your broker and tell them that you want to sell one thousand shares of your GE stock and within minutes of their quote it is done and over with? If so, then you are dealing with the how and who of a market maker, so did you Ever Wonder How Do Market Makers Work or how market making works?With that in mind the market maker, the trader firm or broker, is the creator of markets where you buy and sell underlying instruments in bulk fashion. For this example, we will focus on securities.Whenever they have securities to sell, t ... read more

Bollinger bands were created in the 1980s by John Bollinger. John Bollinger was a long time market technician and analyst. Bollinger bands find the moving average by using a trading band above and below it. Bollinger Bands Indicator A Bollinger bands indicator is found by using standard deviation, which is the mathematical formula for finding volatility. This is very useful, as Bollinger Bands adjust themselves to the market conditions as the market progresses and as such, allow market participants who are monitoring the underlying instruments that ability to predicate overbought and oversold positions. What are the Bollinger Bands? If you have never heard of Bollinger Bands, you m ... read more

When it comes to trading within the financial markets, it is essential for traders to have an idea of how prices are moving at any one point in time. This helps them make decisions on whether it is better to sell or buy various securities. In most cases, traders use past data to form trends, such as a moving average, that can help them anticipate the general movement of assets. These trends and the fluctuations observed, give traders an idea of what other traders are doing in the face of prevailing market conditions.Moving Average Indicator The moving average is a pop ... read more

There is a whole misconception about the use of technical indicators in trading. Most traders are using too many indicators without even researching and understanding the process and how terms are calculated. They do not even bother to calculate the veracity and accuracy of their indicators. According to the latest study, most indicators have lower than 30% accuracy rate, but traders are continuing to use them. Let us analyze one of the most renowned indicators in trading- the Stochastic Oscillator.The Stochastic Oscillator Indicator Stochastic Oscillator can be used to gauge the momentum and the speed of a particular price on a given period of time. The Stochastic Osci ... read more

Financial analysts use a variety of different tools and metrics to come up with financial forecasts. A case in point is RSI which stands for relative strength index. This is a momentum indicator, and it’s used to compare the magnitude of certain recent gains and stack them against the losses over a predetermined period. The intention is to measure the speed as well as the change of the movements of the price of a security. RSI Indicator An RSI Indicator is used mainly in an attempt to identify oversold as well as overbought conditions when it comes to trading an asset. The indicator is designated to provide you w ... read more

There are so many factors that you need to consider when buying and selling stocks that it is easy to forget about the small details. And one of those is the stop loss order. However, it is something that can bring many benefits to your bottom line and strategy. Every investor can benefit from this tool in more ways than one, and in any professional portfolio, it is an essential element in the professional trader's strategy.What is a Stop Loss Before anything else, it is important to know what a stop loss is. In simple terms, a stop loss is the buy or sell order that triggers once the stock reaches a specific price. The ... read more