When most people think of a cryptocurrency, the first thing to come to mind is probably Bitcoin. But Bitcoin is just one of many. At the moment, there are over 1275 cryptocurrencies, with a total market cap of over $200 billion, each of which offers different values and benefits. Unlike traditional currencies like dollars and euros, which have a fixed value regardless of how … [Read more...] about Beyond Bitcoin: Seven of the Top Trending Cryptocurrencies
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Why Bitcoin Will Ultimately Fail and What Will Come Next
We live in exciting times, where it has become possible to send money across the globe nearly instantaneously, where you can create value out of nothing and where we are working towards a future that is decentralised. The first application that kickstarted this revolution was Bitcoin when it was launched in 2009. Since then, the price of Bitcoin has increased dramatically, … [Read more...] about Why Bitcoin Will Ultimately Fail and What Will Come Next
How Big Data Personalization Influences the Banking Industry
It is a common belief today that banks and big banking corporations basically control the world. They deliver the funds to the right place, handle big transactions, choose who they want to support, and most of, all decide what the future holds for the world. But, a person could find themselves wondering about other aspects of the banking industry, such as the data they gather, … [Read more...] about How Big Data Personalization Influences the Banking Industry
5 Essential Protections Against Ecommerce Hackers
For the first time in history, shoppers are spending more money online than in brick-and-mortar retail stores. According to non-adjusted estimates from the U.S. Department of Commerce, online sales continue to show steady year-on-year growth - last years web sales were in excess of $342 billion, accounting for more than a third of the total retail sales growth that … [Read more...] about 5 Essential Protections Against Ecommerce Hackers
What is the Blockchain part 4 Transactions and Smart Contracts
Blockchain is rapidly gaining attention from organisations in every industry. However, it is a difficult to understand technology that, if not executed correctly could result in serious harm for your organisation. Therefore, in this series of posts on the blockchain, I explain what the Blockchain is and how it affects your organisation. The first part was a generic introduction … [Read more...] about What is the Blockchain part 4 Transactions and Smart Contracts
