A Brief Look at QIR1 Article on Digital Currencies: Is Cryptocurrency Trading the Future?
- Digital currencies have been thrown into a state of flux on the heels of the collapse of the largest Bitcoin exchange MtGox, however the industry has remained remarkably resilient in the face of ongoing challenges.
Following a tumultuous start to the 2014 calendar year, digital currencies were thrown into a state of flux following the collapse of the largest Bitcoin Bitcoin While some may still be wondering what is Bitcoin, who created Bitcoin, or how does Bitcoin work, one thing is certain: Bitcoin has changed the world.No one can remain indifferent to this revolutionary, decentralized, digital asset nor to its blockchain technology.In fact, we’ve gone a long way ever since a Florida resident Laszlo Hanyecz made BTC’s first official commercial transaction with a real company by trading 10,000 Bitcoins for 2 pizzas at his local Papa John’s.One could now argue that While some may still be wondering what is Bitcoin, who created Bitcoin, or how does Bitcoin work, one thing is certain: Bitcoin has changed the world.No one can remain indifferent to this revolutionary, decentralized, digital asset nor to its blockchain technology.In fact, we’ve gone a long way ever since a Florida resident Laszlo Hanyecz made BTC’s first official commercial transaction with a real company by trading 10,000 Bitcoins for 2 pizzas at his local Papa John’s.One could now argue that Read this Term exchange, MtGox. Forex Forex Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Read this Term Magnates investigated the current state of digital currencies and altcoins, as well as an analysis of some of the most prevalent issues facing these instruments.
Digital currencies, and especially Bitcoin, has experienced a huge run up in valuation leading up to the end of the year – that is until China and other countries erected several mechanisms in place that collectively led to a downturn in prices across digital currencies.
Digital Currencies in State of Flux
The main challenges facing digital currencies such as Bitcoin has been its inherent risk and ties to money laundering and illicit activities. Indeed, the past few months have been rife with scandals and several allegations surrounding leading industry officials. Furthermore, the industry was dealt a blow with the utter collapse of MtGox, the largest exchange for Bitcoin by volume.
However, despite these woes, the digital currency industry has remained remarkably resilient, having adapted to new regulations and taxation across a variety of countries and locales.
What Digital Currencies Are the Most Widely Traded?
Forex Magnates has compiled data which entails the present distribution of volumes across exchanges, including both Bitcoin and altcoins. In addition, the report details the most widely traded digital currencies that are available for users today across different regions.
Lastly, Forex Magnates reached out for a unique perspective from one of the industry’s upstart Bitcoin exchanges, itBit, having spoken with its Business Developer, Antony Lewis. In the report, Lewis weighs in on the present issues facing the industry, along with the behavior of volumes in the aftermath of the MtGox bankruptcy.
To access the full story, the Forex Magnates Quarterly Industry Report (QIR) for Q1 2014 is now available, and contains nearly everything you need to know that transpired during Q1 for Foreign Exchange, including a look ahead at the next Quarter that has already begun.
Following a tumultuous start to the 2014 calendar year, digital currencies were thrown into a state of flux following the collapse of the largest Bitcoin Bitcoin While some may still be wondering what is Bitcoin, who created Bitcoin, or how does Bitcoin work, one thing is certain: Bitcoin has changed the world.No one can remain indifferent to this revolutionary, decentralized, digital asset nor to its blockchain technology.In fact, we’ve gone a long way ever since a Florida resident Laszlo Hanyecz made BTC’s first official commercial transaction with a real company by trading 10,000 Bitcoins for 2 pizzas at his local Papa John’s.One could now argue that While some may still be wondering what is Bitcoin, who created Bitcoin, or how does Bitcoin work, one thing is certain: Bitcoin has changed the world.No one can remain indifferent to this revolutionary, decentralized, digital asset nor to its blockchain technology.In fact, we’ve gone a long way ever since a Florida resident Laszlo Hanyecz made BTC’s first official commercial transaction with a real company by trading 10,000 Bitcoins for 2 pizzas at his local Papa John’s.One could now argue that Read this Term exchange, MtGox. Forex Forex Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Read this Term Magnates investigated the current state of digital currencies and altcoins, as well as an analysis of some of the most prevalent issues facing these instruments.
Digital currencies, and especially Bitcoin, has experienced a huge run up in valuation leading up to the end of the year – that is until China and other countries erected several mechanisms in place that collectively led to a downturn in prices across digital currencies.
Digital Currencies in State of Flux
The main challenges facing digital currencies such as Bitcoin has been its inherent risk and ties to money laundering and illicit activities. Indeed, the past few months have been rife with scandals and several allegations surrounding leading industry officials. Furthermore, the industry was dealt a blow with the utter collapse of MtGox, the largest exchange for Bitcoin by volume.
However, despite these woes, the digital currency industry has remained remarkably resilient, having adapted to new regulations and taxation across a variety of countries and locales.
What Digital Currencies Are the Most Widely Traded?
Forex Magnates has compiled data which entails the present distribution of volumes across exchanges, including both Bitcoin and altcoins. In addition, the report details the most widely traded digital currencies that are available for users today across different regions.
Lastly, Forex Magnates reached out for a unique perspective from one of the industry’s upstart Bitcoin exchanges, itBit, having spoken with its Business Developer, Antony Lewis. In the report, Lewis weighs in on the present issues facing the industry, along with the behavior of volumes in the aftermath of the MtGox bankruptcy.
To access the full story, the Forex Magnates Quarterly Industry Report (QIR) for Q1 2014 is now available, and contains nearly everything you need to know that transpired during Q1 for Foreign Exchange, including a look ahead at the next Quarter that has already begun.