Currencies

Bitcoin

229 questions
What are the biggest current issues with Bitcoin? Feb 11, 2014 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics In which countries is Bitcoin currently banned or prohibited? Feb 10, 2014 Crypto and VASP Licensing What business models or concepts are uniquely enabled by Bitcoin? Feb 4, 2014 Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening Why is the number of mineable blocks in blockchain systems limited? Feb 4, 2014 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology Are there international legal frameworks that thoroughly protect people against theft of their bitcoins? Feb 2, 2014 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics What essential things should everyone understand about Bitcoin? Jan 12, 2014 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics What is the reaction to JP Morgan Chase’s patented Bitcoin-like rival system? Jan 12, 2014 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology How exactly are market forces reflected and calculated in an exchange’s order book? Jan 12, 2014 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets Digital Currency: What features of Bitcoin lead to its large price swings? Jan 12, 2014 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets Who are the best experts for learning about Bitcoin—what it is, how it works, and why people use it—and how can we learn from them efficiently? Jan 11, 2014 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics Is there a tipping point for Bitcoin adoption, and what might trigger it? Jan 9, 2014 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps What is the likely future of Bitcoin? Will it become mainstream or lose momentum, and why? Jan 8, 2014 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics What factors influence how long a Bitcoin transaction takes to be confirmed? Jan 7, 2014 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology What real, practical advantages does Bitcoin offer over traditional payment methods? Dec 12, 2013 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps What might happen to Bitcoin if its creator’s identity were definitively revealed? Dec 10, 2013 Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change Is it feasible to arbitrage Bitcoin prices between different exchanges given the large spreads? Dec 6, 2013 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets Back when Bitcoin was cheap and easy to mine, where could I have learned about it—and where can I learn about the next big thing before it goes mainstream? Dec 5, 2013 Learning and Certifications: Guides, Calculators, Quizzes and Courses Why did the Chinese restrictions on Bitcoin cause such a sharp price crash? Dec 5, 2013 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets Are Bitcoins truly as unstable as the media portrays them? Dec 5, 2013 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics What determines how long it takes for a Bitcoin transaction to receive confirmations? Dec 5, 2013 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology Is it too early to predict whether PayPal or Western Union will adopt Bitcoin, and could market liquidity and speculation close the BTC–fiat loop for them? Dec 5, 2013 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps Why did the U.S. Federal Reserve speak positively about Bitcoin and digital currencies when they might threaten traditional banking? Dec 2, 2013 Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change Besides Bitcoin, which digital currency should someone consider buying, and what’s the reasoning? Dec 2, 2013 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics Which traditional banking services can digital currencies like Bitcoin potentially replace? Dec 2, 2013 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Who actually profits from the Bitcoin ecosystem? Dec 1, 2013 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets How do digital-goods merchants fight fraud and chargebacks? Jul 12, 2013 Fraud and Scams What alternative currencies, similar to Bitcoin, have been most successful? May 3, 2013 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics Why are many institutions reluctant to partner with Bitcoin-related businesses? Feb 12, 2013 Sponsor Banks, FBO Accounts and Banking Access for Fintechs and MSBs What are examples of well-known non-monetary forms of currency? Oct 4, 2012 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics