What is Bitcoin and why is cryptocurrency so popular?

Bitcoin is the most popular word in the financial space. In truth, Bitcoin has blown up the scene in the last few years and many people and many large companies are now jumping on board Bitcoin or cryptocurrency wanting a piece of the action. People who are completely new to the cryptocurrency space constantly ask …

Visa says you can buy almost anything except cryptocurrencies

The news this week is that several banks in the US and UK have banned the use of credit cards to purchase cryptocurrencies (CC). The reasons given are unbelievable – as an attempt to curb money laundering, gambling and protect the retail investor from excessive risk. Interestingly, banks will allow debit card purchases, making it …

Boost your retirement by investing in cryptocurrency

All over the world, human life expectancy has skyrocketed. Compared to the 1950s, it has grown by 50%, and compared to the 1980s, it has increased by 30%. Long gone are the days when company-sponsored retirement plans alone were enough to see you through your golden years in a relaxed and carefree manner. Today, with …