The Bitcoin Blog

If you’ve ever wondered, “What is Wrapped Bitcoin?”, you’re not the only one. Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum blockchain that represents Bitcoin (BTC) at a 1:1 ratio. It enables Bitcoin holders to use their BTC on the Ethereum network opening up a world of decentralised finance (DeFi) applications and other […]

You’ve heard of Bitcoin. Perhaps your cousin won’t stop talking about it at family dinners, or your favourite coffee shop now accepts it. Whatever the case, you’re intrigued. But there’s one question that stands between you and your first Bitcoin purchase: “Is Bitcoin safe?” Today we’ll delve into this question, aiming to provide a comprehensive, […]

So you’ve navigated the crypto market and are now holding a handsome amount of Bitcoin in your digital wallet. But how do you convert that digital currency into tangible cash in your bank account? Wondering how to cash out of Bitcoin? Here’s a detailed guide on five ways you can cash out your Bitcoin. Table […]

Bitcoin’s decentralised, permissionless, borderless nature means that anyone can start accepting payments from anyone anywhere in the world without incorporating in regulated jurisdictions and setting up bank accounts or merchant facilities. As the Bitcoin price rises and gets mainstream coverage, it has given rise to many scams targeting retail investors. As with any financial product, […]

Today we’re diving into the digital mines of the crypto world and aim to decode the process of mining Bitcoin. This is a crucial process to understand before deciding to buy Bitcoin. Like how traditional mining unearths valuable resources like gold or diamonds, Bitcoin miners using their computational powers mine Bitcoins. The fluctuations in Bitcoin’s […]

Ideally, a cryptocurrency scam would be caught, the perpetrators put away, and that would be the end of it. Unfortunately, sometimes a scam is revealed and those behind it get away only to do it again. Or the scam was initially so successful that copycats appear despite the apprehension of the original scammers. As a […]

The world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies is expanding and going mainstream. A few years ago, it was the topic of discussion of a small community. Today, the crypto world is slowly but surely becoming a part of the world we all live in. Blockchain technology becomes a part of many leading industries. And cryptocurrencies, like […]

The Economist magazine published a January 1988 article titled Get Ready for the Phoenix. Thirty years later, has the phoenix risen at last?

Bitcoin is great for online purchases from a number of suppliers. It’s also fairly easy and convenient to exchange it online for other currencies. However, as few brick-and-mortar retailers accept it, it’s not of much use around town. If only there were crypto ATMs.