Crypto Ponzi schemes have increased over the past couple of years. This is how to spot them. The crypto world has experienced an increase in Ponzi schemes since 2016 when the market gained mainstream prominence. Many shady investment programs are designed to take advantage of the hype behind cryptocurrency booms to beguile impressionable investors. Ponzi…
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Blockchain technology has changed the way modern people invest into assets, attracting younger and less affluent investors into the space. Over a decade after the release genesis block on the Bitcoin network, blockchain technology has changed how people invest their money, with many platforms in the crypto space having much more relaxed requirements for investors…
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Many experts believe that the recent slew of insolvencies may be good for the market in the long run, weeding out any weak players from the industry. The past six-odd months have been nothing short of a financial soap opera for the cryptocurrency market, with more drama seemingly unfolding every other day. To this point,…
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Cryptocurrency investors are perceived to be more attractive, smarter, and wealthier than non-investors, the latest survey by Cryptovantage has found. Just over three-quarters of respondents said they are likely to go on a date with someone if their dating app profile mentions crypto. However, some 69% of crypto investors surveyed admitted that they had a…
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Former-LUNAtic Mike Novogratz has told crypto investors that the insane returns seen in the crypto space are simply unsustainable. Mike Novogratz, the billionaire founder of crypto asset management firm Galaxy Digital, has warned that making more than 200X returns on crypto investments is simply “not normal.” Speaking at the Christie’s Art + Tech Summit in…
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Pump-and-dump in crypto is an orchestrated fraud that involves misleading investors into purchasing artificially inflated tokens — typically marketed and hyped by paying celebrities and social influencers. Educating oneself about the crypto ecosystem is crucial for investors to pursue during a bear market while awaiting a bull cycle. That being said, having a good understanding…
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While the Bitcoin blockchain is public, knowing who owns the most Bitcoin in 2022 isn’t as simple as it should be. Here’s what we know. One of the main features of the Bitcoin blockchain is its transparency. Bitcoin lets anyone see every transaction that has ever been made on its network and check the balance…
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With BTC recently trading at the $20,000 range for the first time since 2020, small-time investors found a small window of opportunity to achieve their dream of owning at least 1 Bitcoin. Ever since early Bitcoin (BTC) investors woke up millionaires as the ecosystem gained tremendous popularity alongside the mainstreaming of the internet, investors across…
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A Nigerian court has convicted and sentenced a man to one year in prison who is accused of duping an unsuspecting cryptocurrency investor. On its charge sheet, the prosecution said that the man had contravened Nigeria’s anti-fraud laws and hence should be punished accordingly. Fake Cryptocurrency Investment Scheme A court in Nigeria has convicted a…
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18% of respondents in a new survey said that learning more about the benefits of investing in cryptocurrency was the most effective approach to transition from skeptic to believer. While some people believe in the long-term potential of cryptocurrency, others are hesitant to put money in because of different concerns. A recent study conducted by…
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