Crypto Trader News Highlights: Week of July 14, 2019

Crypto Trader News is proud to present our top trending posts for the week leading up to July 14, 2019, highlighting articles that are moving at the speed of business. Have you registered to be a Crypto Trader News Pro? Get the latest in market analysis, reviews, trade tips and insightful articles directly to your inbox.

CRYPTOCURRENCY

Top 5 Worst ICO Scams

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There have been some great ICOs but too many were scams that have effectively squashed investor excitement and all but killed the ICO industry. According to our findings, read which five were the worst ICO scams.

Bitmex to Deply Bitcoin Zero Coupon Bond

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The prominent cryptocurrency derivatives exchange is in the process of deploying a bitcoin zero coupon bond according to BitMEX head honcho. Imagine a fixed income offering within the crypto market? Find out what BitMEX is doing with the Bitcoin Zero Coupon Bond and how it can affect you.

Top Coins Worth Mining in 2019

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When Bitcoin was launched in 2009, it was mined using basic computers and mobile phones. While the complexity of mining has increased exponentially in the past decade, especially for Bitcoin, there are several altcoins and tokens that are profitable to mine. Find out which coins are worth mining in 2019.

Three Altcoins That Could Give High Short-term Returns

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Bitcoin’s bloodbath has shaved off over $30 B from global market cap and raised the hopes of Altcoin believers. Find out which three altcoins could give high short-term returns on your investment.

5 Bitcoin Weaknesses that need to be addressed

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Bitcoin is known as the world’s primary and leading cryptocurrency. When people think cryptocurrency, they think bitcoin first. While being the world’s top cryptocurrency by market cap, Bitcoin has some weaknesses that need to be addressed. Find out what they are.

Facebook’s Libra vs Telegram’s TON

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Telegram and Facebook are two social media giants that have announced their cryptocurrencies in the past year. These two are arguably the most popular blockchain projects in the industry at the moment. Telegram’s coin TON and Facebook’s Libra are indeed promising, so we’re going to dive into the critical differences between the two.

The Story Behind Dogecoin

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When searching for cryptocurrencies to invest in, you may have come across the name of Dogecoin. The joke currency represented by a Shiba Inu dog is one that has an interesting tale. Let us share the tale of Dogecoin with you.

FINTECH

Bitcoin Hardware Node Startup Casa Launches Mobile App

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Casa node is a device that makes it easy for anyone to run a full Bitcoin as well as Lightning Network node. Instead of having to install complicated blockchain software or take days downloading the blockchain data to run a full node, Casa users could use a mobile app to participate on the BTC network.

Blockchain Tech and the World Economy

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Blockchain technology has revolutionized the world since its introduction in 2009. Cryptocurrencies are among the first few applications of blockchain and its recent applications in supply chain, media, and governance projects have highlighted its importance for the world economy. Read our article on how blockchain tech is affecting the world economy.

INVESTING & TRADING

Another One Bites the Dust: BitMarket Shutters Its Doors

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The Polish exchange BitMarket announced that due to a “loss of liquidity” they had ceased operations. Find out the details of what made BitMarket shut down.

3 IEOs We’re Looking Forward to In July

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Cryptocurrency is back where it left off after year-long winter, and things are going as great as ever. We’ve shed the bad taste of ICOs and investors have started to migrate toward Initial Exchange Offering (IEO). Which three IEOs are on our list to keep an eye on in July.

Is Tron a Scam?

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Tron has always been one of those projects that you either love or you hate. Even when it first started gaining traction, there were a number of people within the crypto community who felt like the Tron team were making promises they wouldn’t be able to keep. Let’s dive in and debate whether TRON is a scam. Read it and tell us your thoughts.

INSIGHTS

Everything Wrong with ERC20 Tokens

The initial excitement for ERC20 and smart contracts lead to some fantastic partnerships that will, in all probability, lead to some greatprojects down the road, but time and again, investment opportunities in recent years have garnered as much disappointment for Ethereum’s ERC20 tokens. Read this insightful article by Crypto Trader News contributor, Matthew Harris.

Trump Had A Few Choice Words for Cryptocurrencies

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President Trump didn’t mince words on Twitter when he stated “I am not a fan of Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies.” Sure, his tweet wasn’t advocating for crypto but POTUS kind of legitimized the crypto movement by the mere mention of it, negative or not. Tune in and see what Trump had to say about cryptocurrencies.

Erik Finman – Youngest Bitcoin Billionaire?

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At just 20 years old, Erik Finman has not only made a name for himself in the world of cryptocurrency, he has left many investors in utter awe. Purchasing his first Bitcoin at the tender age of 12 he has become the youngest Bitcoin billionaire. Find out more about Erik Finman.

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