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  • WARNING: Bitcoin is doomed for failure
  • We all get excited when new technology arrives on our doorstep. But, not all new digital platforms will end up surviving. Take Bitcoin for example, the media describes Bitcoin as the currency of the future... I think not! It's a currency destined for disaster. You see, Bitcoin is a digital currency (Cryptocurrency). The transactions take place between users, directly via a comput... ››› more
  • [20 November 2014]
  • Washington's first marijuana auction raises $600,000
  • On Saturday, Washington in the US saw its first marijuana auction. Washington is one of the first US states to legalise the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana. The US government gets its cut through taxes. Let's take a closer look at what went on at the auction… Legal marijuana auctions could become more popular At the weekend, Fireweed Farms of Prosser sold around 136kg ... ››› more
  • [19 November 2014]
  • Now you can store your Bitcoin in a South African wallet…
  • This week saw the arrival of the first Bitcoin wallet developed in South Africa. The wallet's main focus is its ease of use whether you're new or experienced when it comes to Bitcoin. And it looks like it has hit the mark with its appealing interface. Let's take a closer look at this latest Bitcoin development in South Africa… A proudly South African Bitcoin wallet BitX has just l... ››› more
  • [19 November 2014]
  • Could a Bitcoin stock exchange become a reality?
  • The CEO of NASDAQ-listed Overstock.com recently launched a wiki page to explore the idea of a Bitcoin stock exchange. Patrick Byrne came across 13 other groups working on similar ideas. He's now created a division within his company to drive this idea from a dream into a reality. So what's the idea behind the Bitcoin stock exchange? And what would be the advantages of such an exchange? L... ››› more
  • [23 October 2014]
  • Two major advantages of using Bitcoin as a currency
  • If someone had said to you a couple of years ago about using a digital currency to pay for goods, you might have dismissed the idea. But Bitcoin is now growing in popularity and the idea of using a digital currency is no longer such a strange concept. With Bitcoin the most popular digital currency out there, what would be the advantages of using it? Let's take a closer look… Bitco... ››› more
  • [18 September 2014]
  • Can you put your faith in Bitcoin?
  • Bitcoin is really starting to take the world by storm. It's displaying all the signs of going mainstream. As more people adopt it, this will lead to even more people using it. Bitcoin has the potential to change the banking system and the way regulatory authorities conduct their business. But the question is, can you trust it? Let's take a closer look… The advantages of Bitcoin ... ››› more
  • [17 September 2014]
  • Are classic cars a worthwhile alternative investment?
  • Just last month, a rare Ferrari fetched a record-breaking sum for a car at auction. So are classic and rare cars a good alternative investment for your cash? Let's take a closer look at the top sellers and whether you should consider investing in classic cars… The three top selling classic cars at auction A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta In August, this car netted a huge $38.1 m... ››› more
  • [15 September 2014]
  • It's just a matter of time before the price of Bitcoin starts to soar
  • Over the last couple of months, the price of Bitcoin has struggled somewhat. Some analysts put this down to the number of people mining the digital currency and selling it on straight away. Adding to this flood of Bitcoin to the market are merchants. Instead of holding onto Bitcoin, they're turning them into real cash. These two factors are putting downward pressure on the price, but it ... ››› more
  • [08 September 2014]


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