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One of the most obvious use cases for blockchain technology comes in the form of deploying smart contracts. Unlike its traditional contracts counterparts, a smart contract operates completely autonomously without relying on any human oversight. It goes without saying this technology holds a lot of promise, both in and outside of the financial world. Also […]

The post The Future Role Of Smart Contracts In Finance And Business first appeared on Digital Money Times.

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Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 22, 2016, 4:00 pm
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Creating a Bitcoin wallet as a physical medium sounded like a strange idea a few years ago, but companies like Ledger have shown this might be the thing digital currency needs to reach a larger mainstream audience. Even though Bitcoin does not exist in a physical form, they can be stored on a tangible medium. […]

The post Ledger Wallet Makes Bitcoin Easier To Understand And Store first appeared on Digital Money Times.

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Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 22, 2016, 1:00 pm
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Silicon Valley remains an illustrious name in the world of technology and innovation. This small area in the United States is the one place where nearly all major technological breakthroughs come from. It goes without saying that various countries around the world would love nothing more than reach the same level as Silicon Valley, although […]

The post Is The European Silicon Valley A Utopian Dream? first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post Is The European Silicon Valley A Utopian Dream? appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 22, 2016, 10:35 am
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. Also read: Word of Mouth Marketing Is A Powerful Tool For Bitcoin Companies Healthcare Marketing – Seeing Is Believing? A little-known fact is the potential Youtube offers to the healthcare industry regarding marketing future advancements. Whenever a new medical innovation is announced, the last place people would look for it is on Youtube. However, […]

The post Wielding The Power of Youtube in Healthcare Marketing first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post Wielding The Power of Youtube in Healthcare Marketing appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 20, 2016, 4:30 pm
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Even though not everyone is a fan of some of the current tech trends, that doesn’t mean they won’t become more viable in the not-so-distant future. Regardless of how people feel about certain technological marvels, they will play an important role throughout 2016 and the years to follow. Analytics, 3D printing, cloud computing, and artificial […]

The post What You Should Pay Attention To in The 2016 Tech Industry first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post What You Should Pay Attention To in The 2016 Tech Industry appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 20, 2016, 2:55 pm
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Despite its success throughout the years, there are a lot of people who still think the blockchain hype will go bust in the next few years. While there are several thousands of use cases for this technological marvel, very few of those concepts have come to fruition. The year 2016 will be an interesting one […]

The post Why The Blockchain is Not A Flash in The Pan first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post Why The Blockchain is Not A Flash in The Pan appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 19, 2016, 6:34 pm

Bitcoin is getting a lot of mainstream attention all over the world, as more and more people start to see the value in digital currencies. Shares of the Bitcoin Group will be sold publicly on the Australian securities exchange as of February 9th, which can be seen as another validation of Bitcoin’s legitimate status. Whether […]

The post Bitcoin Group IPO on ASX Brings More Legitimacy To Digital Currency first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post Bitcoin Group IPO on ASX Brings More Legitimacy To Digital Currency appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 19, 2016, 4:34 pm

There is a certain correlation between the world of digital currency and traditional finance, even though very few people will acknowledge this to be true. PayPal, while a direct competitor of Bitcoin, has also embraced the digital currency in the past through its BrainTree subsidiary. To make matters even more interesting, one of the most […]

The post Bitcoin And PayPal Meet When Wences Casares Is Involved first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post Bitcoin And PayPal Meet When Wences Casares Is Involved appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 19, 2016, 2:32 pm

Spreading the word about a new business or project can be quite difficult in the world of FinTech and Bitcoin. Traditional marketing, such as spreading the news on social media and getting articles published by media outlets will only do so much. The best way to let the world know about a new venture is […]

The post Word of Mouth Marketing Is A Powerful Tool For Bitcoin Companies first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post Word of Mouth Marketing Is A Powerful Tool For Bitcoin Companies appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 14, 2016, 11:30 am

There is a huge open market for developers and companies looking to explore big data, as well as consumer-driven data. As more and more consumers become aware of what and how they consume food and beverages, the intake of certain elements has become increasingly important to them. Storing all of that data in an online […]

The post The Blockchain Will Keep Healthy Lifestyle Data Safe And Secure first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post The Blockchain Will Keep Healthy Lifestyle Data Safe And Secure appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 13, 2016, 5:00 pm

Running a successful sector in any business can be quite a daunting task these days, due to there being such a lot of competition in every segment. This is particularly true for startups in the FinTech and Bitcoin industries, where so much attention and money is in circulation that it becomes hard to keep track of […]

The post Tips For A Successful Conversation in FinTech and Bitcoin first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post Tips For A Successful Conversation in FinTech and Bitcoin appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 13, 2016, 2:00 pm

The future of Bitcoin and FinTech businesses will hinge on how they learn to interpret big data. Business intelligence will come to rely on big data more and more in the coming years, and finding ways to interpret that information will provide companies with valuable insights. However, the process of turning raw data into something […]

The post Why Big Data Matters To Bitcoin And FinTech Companies first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post Why Big Data Matters To Bitcoin And FinTech Companies appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 13, 2016, 11:20 am

Crowdfunding is an intriguing concept, allowing any individual or business in the world to raise funding for their project, without having to rely on a select group of financial players.  Every individual can become an investor in a company through crowdfunding platforms, which creates an interesting spin on the traditional business model.  At the same time, […]

The post How Bitcoin Can Revamp The Crowdfunding Industry first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post How Bitcoin Can Revamp The Crowdfunding Industry appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 12, 2016, 5:30 pm

To many people around the world, Bitcoin and blockchain technology still make very little, if any sense at all.  That may seem only natural, however,  even these people will have to admit the concept is not just another hype, as initially thought. There are a handful of reasons why Bitcoin matters to the world, and over time, to […]

The post Why Bitcoin and The Blockchain Are Valuable To Our Society first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post Why Bitcoin and The Blockchain Are Valuable To Our Society appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 12, 2016, 3:46 pm

Reddit remains a mystery to most marketers out there, even though it is not at all difficult to get proper attention for your business or product.  Several people have tried different methods to captivate the Reddit audience and some of those turned out to be incredibly successful. A lot of marketing can be achieved through […]

The post Overnight Success From Reddit Marketing Is Possible first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post Overnight Success From Reddit Marketing Is Possible appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 12, 2016, 2:26 pm

Being an entrepreneur is a great feeling, getting to run your own business and forge a path for yourself. But at the same time, being an entrepreneur brings forth a lot of responsibility and many other things to be taken into account. Luckily for all aspiring entrepreneurs, there are a few basic tips that will go […]

The post Tips To Make It As A FinTech Entrepreneur first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post Tips To Make It As A FinTech Entrepreneur appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 11, 2016, 5:00 pm

Now that the year 2015 is in the books, Bitcoin enthusiasts and investors are looking ahead to what 2016 will bring for the digital currency. The past twelve months saw a record amount of VC funding flowing to various Bitcoin companies and startups, despite the not always positive news about Bitcoin. Will 2016 be the […]

The post 2016 Will Be The Year of Bitcoin Bulls first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post 2016 Will Be The Year of Bitcoin Bulls appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 11, 2016, 2:00 pm

The future of financial services and products is directly linked to the advancements made in the field of technology. This is why sectors such as FinTech and Bitcoin are thriving right now, as they combine powerful technology with payment options to bring financial services to people all over the world. But what will be the […]

The post Bitcoin And FinTech Technology Trends For 2016 first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post Bitcoin And FinTech Technology Trends For 2016 appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 11, 2016, 11:29 am

One of the topics being kicked around quite often is why there are so few women involved in the technology industry.  To put that into perspective, this discussion goes further than just talking about management positions, even though that is a pressing issue as well.  But at the same time, there are very few females […]

The post Computer Programming Levels Technology Playing Field For Women first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post Computer Programming Levels Technology Playing Field For Women appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 8, 2016, 6:00 pm

Disruption is taking place on multiple levels, as companies and startups try to come up with creative ways to cut out the middleman.  In some areas, this approach is working quite well, whereas industries such as finance are far more difficult to disrupt.  But the middlemen won’t go down that easily and they are starting […]

The post Middlemen Make A Return In The Form of A Personal Concierge first appeared on Digital Money Times.

The post Middlemen Make A Return In The Form of A Personal Concierge appeared first on Digital Money Times.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: January 8, 2016, 3:00 pm

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Jp Buntinx – Bitcoinist.com

Malware is being distributed in a wide variety of ways these days. Security researchers have managed to track down the distribution of Pirrit aware to an online marketing company based in Israel. As it turns out, a new version of the adware is in circulation right now. Albeit this adware is targeting Mac OS X […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: July 7, 2016, 9:34 am
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif continues to make media headlines in quick succession as of late. The company announced on July 3rd how they had added the XEM cryptocurrency to their trading platform. Keeping in mind how XEM has seen a spectacular value increase over the past few months, this is not entirely surprising. Also read: […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: July 4, 2016, 9:02 am
There is a now form of Bitcoin ransomware on the block, going by the name of Zepto. At its core, this is a different variant of the Locky malware, which has been making the rounds for quite some time now. Security researchers detected a spike in the distribution of this new ransomware. As one would […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: July 2, 2016, 9:58 am
Hospital IT security is not up to par, as a recent reported indicated. It looks like the threat is far more real than anticipated, as a new wave of IoT device attacks is taking place as we speak. Medical services, ranging from CT scanners to dialysis pumps, are targeted by hackers. Albeit these assailants will […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: July 1, 2016, 7:54 am
The story of Silk Road is far from finished by the look of things. Gary Davis, also known as Libertas on the deep web marketplace, is fighting his extradition to the US. If he is successful in doing so, he will not be charged for his alleged involvement in Silk Road. The FBI strongly feels […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: June 30, 2016, 8:08 am
In this day of mass surveillance and privacy awareness, CCTV cameras are often forgotten about. But as it turns out, these monitoring devices can serve an even nefarious purpose, albeit unwillingly. Security researchers uncovered a botnet operating on 25,000 CCTV cameras. This attack targeted a small jewelry store website, which was unavailable for several days. […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: June 29, 2016, 8:42 am
Sometimes it feels like the only way Bitcoin makes headlines is either through a price change or ransomware. Cerber, one of the most dangerous types of Bitcoin ransomware alive today, has been cloned into a new variant. As a result, this undisclosed type of malware can target Office 365 users through a zero-day attack. It […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: June 28, 2016, 9:22 am
It if were up to Russian policymakers, Internet controls will become even more strict in the country moving forward. Labeled as an anti-terrorism campaign, there are plans to increase online surveillance measures. If this were to happen, ISPs would need to log metadata about customers for at last three years. Should this proposal pass, encryption […]
Author: Jp Buntinx
Posted: June 27, 2016, 8:41 am

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Jean-Pierre Buntinx, Author at Bitcoin News

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investmentThe world of blockchain technology has seen its fair share of investments throughout the years. Just last year, in 2015, a new record for VC funding was noted. But the recent charts by WeUseCoins seems to indicate the blockchain investment bubble is about to burst. Also read: South Africa Bank: Blockchain Could Snatch 40% of […]
Author: Jean-Pierre Buntinx
Posted: July 8, 2016, 7:00 pm
Bitcoin.com_Rural PhilippinesReaching consumers in regions where Internet access is limited to non-existent is very difficult. One startup in the Philippines is changing that, by offering free WiFi access to its customers buying shampoo. Also read: Is DAO Technology Viable For Funding eSports Teams? Keeping in mind how roughly four billion people in the world have no […]
Author: Jean-Pierre Buntinx
Posted: July 4, 2016, 1:00 pm
Bitcoin.com eSportsThere is an apparent correlation between gaming and cryptocurrency, although this direction is not explored all that often. ESports are becoming a global trend, with tournaments and sponsors providing competitive gamers with a lot of money. But what if we were to use the concept of a DAO to run various eSports teams? Also read: Why Serious Investors Need […]
Author: Jean-Pierre Buntinx
Posted: July 4, 2016, 12:00 am
Bitcoin.com_Bitcoin ValuesBitcoin has been gaining a lot of positive media attention over the past few weeks. Investors are looking at cryptocurrency as a valuable portfolio diversification method. In fact, bitcoin should be in everybody’s portfolio, according to some experts. Also read: Blockchain Technology: Making Smart Guns Smarter Bitcoin offers some exciting traits that other investments do […]
Author: Jean-Pierre Buntinx
Posted: July 2, 2016, 1:00 pm
ATM Bitcoin NatwestBanks are struggling to provide around the clock customer support and services right now. NatWest wants to change that by opening a new branch with 24-7 automated banking facilities. However, Bitcoin has been offering its services around the clock for seven years now. Also read: OTC Trading For Regular People: Search For the ‘Uber of […]
Author: Jean-Pierre Buntinx
Posted: July 2, 2016, 10:00 am
Educating the world on Bitcoin and blockchain technology is a top priority to grow the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Princeton University has revealed a new book on these topics, called “Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: A Comprehensive Introduction.” Also read: Deloitte & ConsenSys Book Ticket on Blockchain Bandwagon Educational Books on Bitcoin & Its Technology Throughout the years, many […]
Author: Jean-Pierre Buntinx
Posted: June 29, 2016, 4:00 pm
Deloitte and ConsenSys Enterprise are partnering up to enhance their enterprise blockchain solutions amid growing pressure to deliver a robust product for the financial industry. Also read: China’s Proposed New Law Recognizes Bitcoin as ‘People’s Rights’ ConsenSys & Deloitte Partner Up Cryptocurrency enthusiasts have noted how there is a lot of hype surrounding blockchain technology. Financial […]
Author: Jean-Pierre Buntinx
Posted: June 28, 2016, 7:00 pm
Bitcoin.com_BitcoinThere has been a lot of talk about investors looking to Bitcoin as a safe haven for their investment portfolio. Safe haven markets are very small and hard to get into. Bitcoin may not fit that bill as perfectly as some people think it does. Also read: Tor Project Enlists Security Researchers to Counter FBI […]
Author: Jean-Pierre Buntinx
Posted: June 27, 2016, 6:00 pm
Bitcoin.com BrexitThe Brexit is a doom scenario for traditional finance all over the world. As stock markets continue to lose ground, and the Pound Sterling devalues, there is an increased interest in gold and silver. Bitcoin, that other scarce store of value, is doing quite well too. Also read: India’s Reserve Bank Talks Up Blockchain Amidst […]
Author: Jean-Pierre Buntinx
Posted: June 25, 2016, 5:25 pm
UKWhile traditional markets are reeling from Brexit, how much of an impact will it have on the Bitcoin industry, such as UK Bitcoin exchanges, who may face new regulatory guidelines when dealing with EU customers? Moreover, how will this historic vote affect taxation of virtual currency? Also read: Blockchain Book “Chasing Casascius” is the most advanced book launch in history, and is […]
Author: Jean-Pierre Buntinx
Posted: June 24, 2016, 10:00 am

The Merkle

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JP Buntinx, Author at The Merkle News

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Bitfinex, WhiteBIT, Bitmex, and Bybit are all crypto exchanges available to a global community of traders. More often than not, these trading platforms restrict traders located in certain countries.

The post How WhiteBIT Crypto Margin Terminal Compares to Established Players appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: August 4, 2020, 1:37 pm

As with the advent of Bitcoin and the proliferation of cryptocurrencies, multiple DeFi projects have hit the marketplace, each promising to decentralize the traditional financial industry.

The post Driving DeFi Adoption Through Innovation appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: July 17, 2020, 10:57 am

Before, it was impossible to find a unified platform that lists all the thousands of blockchain projects and apps. MarketSquare hopes to embark on such a task, letting people access, learn, and discover .

The post How Does ARK.io’s MarketSquare Stand Up As the Decentralized Web’s Go-To Page? appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: July 17, 2020, 8:51 am

All of this goes to show that concerns over high transaction fees aren't always justified. That doesn't mean that fees can't spike, though.

The post This Bitcoin Transfer has Just $0.48 in Transaction Fees, but is it Cheap Enough? appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: June 27, 2020, 10:15 pm

For Crypto.com users, there shouldn't be any long-term issues, but the coming days may be a bit uneasy. All funds are safe at this time.

The post Wirecard Debacle Forces Crypto.com to Find a new Card Provider appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: June 26, 2020, 4:24 pm

Pnxbet has been working hard to improve its already very fast transaction settlement times, with fiat bank transfers now significantly faster to clear.

The post Try Out Pnxbet and See Why Gamblers Love the Site That Has Paid Out $42 Million in Winnings! appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: June 26, 2020, 12:21 pm

When it comes to data protection it is vital to determine your recovery point objective (RPO). Understanding the process is vital in safeguarding your data.

The post How to Determine Your Recovery Point Objective (RPO) appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: June 26, 2020, 10:43 am

Unless this option is advertised properly, most people will simply overlook it altogether. One has to applaud the efforts by LibertyX to keep making an impact.

The post LibertyX Brings Cash-for-Bitcoin Purchases to 7-Elevens Across the US appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: June 25, 2020, 7:37 pm

At this time, the company has $4.2 billion in assets under management, which is a more than respectable number. It also appears that Grayscale Investment is turning heads among institutional investors.

The post Grayscale Continues its Aggressive Bitcoin Buying Spree appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: June 24, 2020, 10:01 pm

Since Binance launched in 2017, its growth has been nothing short of meteoric, quickly rising to become the number one cryptocurrency spot exchange by trading volume.

The post Why the Market Dominance of Binance is a Big Risk appeared first on The Merkle News.

Author: JP Buntinx
Posted: June 24, 2020, 11:53 am

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