Twitter Has a Crypto Impersonator Scam Problem
As we reported previously, Twitter has a problem with crypto scams. Crypto celebrities’ pages are being overwhelmed by impersonators.
Opinions and Op-Eds
Cryptocurrency opinions, op-eds, speculation, and insights. Oh, my!
Google and IMF Crackdown on Crypto Scams Gets Interpreted as Bad News
Google, like Facebook did, is banning crypto ads in June. Meanwhile, the head of the IMF called for a global crackdown on money laundering and the financing of terrorism while noting the importance of cryptocurrency and its technology.
Being Partly in Cash Removes Some Stress and Adds in Fun
The current crypto market can be a little stressful if you say bought Dec 2017 – Jan 2018 and held. One way to remove some stress and to inject some fun into crypto is to be partly in cash.
The Tokyo Whale and the Battle Over $9k
Rumors were going around that a MtGox trustee (AKA “the Tokyo Whale”) has been selling off massive amounts of BTC pushing the market down. Rumor also has it that this whale won’t have authorization to sell again until September 2018.
SEC Issues Statement on Crypto Exchanges (Here is What it Actually Says)
The SEC issued a statement on cryptocurrency exchanges. This, combined with other news gave the market the jitters. Let’s look at what the SEC officially has to say.
In General, Be Skeptical of Crypto Lending Sites
If a website promises you big returns if you lend Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency, be very skeptical. Many of these end up being scams.
Bitcoin Climbs as Alts Struggle; the March 2018 Edition
Bitcoin has enjoyed a steady climb since the January 2018 correction. However, altcoins have struggled at every turn since the correction.
Watch out for Cryptocurrency Telephone Scams
In almost every case, no one from a cryptocurrency related product or service will call you. In a case where they would, they will never ask for your private keys, secrets, seeds, and passwords.
Update on the Bitcoin + Zclassic Fork Bitcoin Private
The Bitcoin Private snapshot occurred. The event had an unfortunate side effect of crashing the price of Zlcassic. However, the rest is good news.
Bitcoin is Looking Hopeful, but We Aren’t Out of the Woods Just Yet
Bitcoin is slowly making its way through some key resistance levels in the $10ks, and things look hopeful… but we aren’t out of the woods just yet. Here are some considerations.