mark sheppard
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I'm a self employed investor in cryptocurrencies, stocks and dividends. I love sharing what I've learned over the years!
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Is Tether Just a Scam to Enrich Bitcoin Investors?
Consumers who invest in crypto assets “should be prepared to lose all their money,” the U.K’s Financial Conduct Authority warned cryptocurrency investors on Monday. That message came amid an 11 percent decline in the price of Bitcoin, the industry’s premier asset, whose value had tripled in the last three months. But it’s a warning that might also apply to holders of a cryptocurrency that’s supposed to be one of the pillars of this innovative financial system.
By mark sheppardabout a year ago in The Chain
Seven ways to make money with Bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC) has hit the news again, this time for gaining an astonishing 15 per cent in three days. That’s despite anxious markets reacting to geo-political tensions, the upcoming US election and the worrying situation regarding the corona virus in China.
By mark sheppardabout a year ago in The Chain
US Treasury to Allow Blockchains, Stablecoins for Bank Payments
In brief The OCC is an independent bureau of the US Treasury. It has issued guidance stating that banks may use blockchains and stablecoins to facilitate payments. The OCC has come under scrutiny from some legislators for its pro-crypto outlook.
By mark sheppardabout a year ago in The Chain
What Is Bitcoin Cold Storage?
What is Bitcoin cold storage? When you picture a Bitcoin cold storage, you may see a modern, cutting-edge fridge hidden somewhere in a top-secret bunker. However, Bitcoin cold wallets, much to the disappointment of some, are mere paper notes, things or devices that are kept offline. They take the form of hardware wallets, paper wallets, USB sticks, encrypted data storage devices, and even physical bearer items. The fundamental rule for a wallet to classify as a Bitcoin cold storage is the capability to store Bitcoin private keys and keep it offline so that one can steal it over the internet.
By mark sheppardabout a year ago in The Chain
How to Earn Bitcoin: 5 Simple Ways to Earn More BTC
For many people, buying large amounts of Bitcoin is not a financially-viable investment strategy. But the good news is that there are now more alternatives than ever that make it easy for people to earn bitcoin.
By mark sheppard2 years ago in The Chain
Bitcoin keeps hitting new records, nears $30,000 in late 2020 price surge
It took bitcoin (BTC) 10 years in existence to reach the $20,000 mark, on Dec. 15. Then it took just 15 days to reach $29,000. It took the Dow Jones almost three years to make the same move.
By mark sheppard2 years ago in The Chain
Bitcoin in the Future —Here Are the Top 15 Experts Predictions
Today we’d like to talk about the giant of the financial crypto market in detail. The future of the cryptocurrency that made the FIAT financial markets and the banks shake. Do you own Bitcoin already? Or maybe you just thought about investing in bitcoin? How about any other cryptocurrency? Never mind, we’ll keep you covered. Read all about the current status and future pricing predictions. We’ve asked the top 15 experts to give us their proven predictions of how bitcoin will perform in the future. First, let’s start with the latest news around Bitcoins, what we can learn from it for the future.
By mark sheppard2 years ago in The Chain
What Are Bitcoin Mixers?
While Bitcoin addresses are “pseudonymous” — meaning, they don’t, in themselves, reveal the identity of their owner — they can often still be linked to real-world identities. For example, if you withdraw bitcoin from an exchange where you’ve identified yourself, the exchange knows that the withdrawal address is yours. There are also more advanced techniques — such as blockchain analysis — to tie Bitcoin addresses to real-world identities.
By mark sheppard2 years ago in The Chain
3 Things to Know About Monero XMR
In the past few years Bitcoin has gained a lot of momentum and has become a flag bearer of the cryptocurrency world; however, you might be surprised to know that there are in fact several hundred, if not thousands, of coins out there. Some of the other popular ones are Monero, Ethereum and Litecoin. All offer different kinds of features and trade at vastly different rates, often, claiming to be improvised versions of the Bitcoin.
By mark sheppard2 years ago in The Chain
Get the Fastest Cryptocurrency Mixer & Exchange Service by CryptMixer
Among the numerous websites providing Bitcoin exchange services, CryptMixer is a simple, elegant, and secure platform. It offers a mixing/exchange service for your cryptocurrency. The reputation of CryptMixer deserves the trust of users all over the world. It provides you with a fast, safe and secure service. It mixes different streams of untraceable bitcoin. This improves the anonymity of transactions, as it makes bitcoin harder to trace.
By mark sheppard2 years ago in The Chain
Finance Giant PayPal Introduces Plans To Add Bitcoin Into Their Platform
PayPal has announced that it is jumping into the wild world of cryptocurrency, making it possible for wallet holders to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ethereum, bitcoin cash and litecoin in their PayPal accounts. And starting in 2021, they will be able to spend their crypto caches with any of the 26 million merchants currently accepting PayPal. According to CEO Dan Schulman, the hope for the expansion is to help grow the global use of virtual coins and to prepare the firm for a future where there are more coins in play in the care of central banks and corporations.
By mark sheppard2 years ago in The Chain
