Bitcoin is Entering the Age of Practicality
As the end of the year approaches, it is customary to begin thinking of what's next. We try to assess what changes can be made to better our lives, our businesses and our relationships. We ask what can we do differently that will push us positively towards our anticipated outcomes. In the spirit of this thinking, let's discuss bitcoin and blockchain technologies. Bitcoin and blockchain technologies are still in their infancy. Yet, millions of dollars have been invested and many companies have reaped tremendously from early adoption. But, it's important to note that the companies that have....
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A chart based on the practicality of bitcoin for daily expenditures was introduced on many popular bitcoin online forums, including Reddit. The user, who goes by the alias “themetalfriend” is a bitcoin enthusiast who formulated the chart after using bitcoin to finance his day-to-day life in Germany. Bitcoin practicality chart shared by Reddit user....
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While the calls for globally coordinated regulation for cryptocurrencies is a noble effort, the practicality of the situation is far from ideal. The regulation of cryptocurrencies across the world is a constant battle for investors in a rapidly expanding and constantly changing ecosystem. Various regulatory agencies around the world view digital assets in a different light that vary significantly from one another.Recently, executive board member of the European Central Bank (ECB) Fabio Panetta mentioned in a written statement for a speech to Columbia University that regulators should....
Investment banking and asset management firm JMP Securities says that “The crypto economy is entering the mainstream,” emphasizing that crypto “adoption and early use cases have established ‘escape velocity.” However, the firm’s analysts noted that “the industry is still in its formative stage.”
‘The Crypto Economy Is Entering the Mainstream’
JMP Securities recently published a research note that discusses cryptocurrency adoption. Noting that “The crypto economy is entering the mainstream,” the....
Editor’s Note: The following story was written by Neomi, an author from China with experience covering art, music, culture, tech, and travel. Bitcoin.com News sent her into the field of blockchain-based metaverse experiences to capture the feeling of a pioneer entering this new reality.
Decentraland, Day One: I Need a Hat
Upon entering Decentraland for the first time I wanted to lay low, so I created my avatar: a bald guy with a black suit and a pair of black sunglasses. Within just ten minutes of beginning my exploration, however, I came across ten other players that....