The blockchain technology backing cryptocurrency is inherently secure, thanks to the decentralized — and public — nature of distributed ledger technology and the encryption process every transaction undergoes.
Bitcoin is inarguably the most famous cryptocurrency to date. Designed by an anonymous individual under the pseudonym ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ in 2008, it is the biggest by some distance in terms of market capitalization.* It can be used as a medium of exchange, with companies in sectors ranging from travel to gift cards to jewellers having accepted Bitcoin as payment through anonymous transactions.
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Ultimately, the future of cryptocurrencies — their value, security, and staying power — is still up in the air. But the experts we spoke to believe owning some crypto could create value over time. Whatever your interest or motivation, experts stress the importance of making sure you understand the unique volatility and risk factors of cryptocurrency before investing.
CRYPTO UPDATE All of the largest cryptocurrencies were up during morning trading on Thursday, with Polkadot (DOTUSD) seeing the biggest move, climbing 5.83% to $48.18. Dogecoin (DOGEUSD) rose 5.73% to 26 cents, while Ethereum (ETHUSD) increased 3.
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Headed by Canadian Changpeng Zhao, Binance offers a wide range of services globally, from crypto spot and derivatives trading to tokenised versions of stocks, as well as its own cryptocurrency, Binance Coin.
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An NFT marketplace is used to list NFTs and ensure they are accessible for trading.
“We’re working around the clock to fix the issues and to ensure we give you the quality experience you deserve,” the tweet assured users. “So we can manage demand, will be [sic] releasing each product in a staggered approach (one-by-one) – starting with the website buy & swap function – today.”
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