Cryptocurrencies are
digital means of exchange which are created by the solution of complex Mathematical problems, and which are used to effect peer - to - peer transactions without the control of a centralised government agency.
Not exact matches
The app is marketed as a
digital wallet that would allow users to store cryptocurrencies independently
of an
exchange,
meaning users can access their money if things go wrong at the
exchange.
Still, Demirors thinks the survey data underestimates the actual number
of women who invest in Bitcoin; after all, the blockchain technology behind Bitcoin keeps users pseudonymous,
meaning the names and genders
of investors are hidden (other than to the operators
of certain
digital currency
exchanges).
These coins mimic the construction
of bitcoin,
meaning they can be freely traded on
digital exchanges and have no central bank standing behind them.
This doesn't
mean,
of course, that everyone will heed the rule, especially as an IRS investigation revealed that only 802 customers
of Coinbase, a popular
digital currency
exchange, filed a 8949 form related to Bitcoin - related activity in 2015.
Bitcoin got an unexpected endorsement this week - federal authorities signaled they view the
digital currency as a legal
means of exchange and legitimate payment alternative.
««Virtual currencies»
means a
digital representation
of value that is neither issued by a central bank or a public authority, not attached to a legally established currency, which does not possess the legal status
of currency or money, but is accepted by natural or legal persons as a
means of exchange or for other purposes, and can be transferred, stored or traded electronically.
The Bank
of Israel and the ministry stress that
digital currencies are not legal tender, nor are they issued or backed by a central bank, which
means there is not legal requirement for anyone to accept or
exchange them.
Cryptocurrencies are decentralized
digital currencies designed to work as a
means of exchange.
In addition to using Kraken for leveraged margin trading and
exchange between 11
digital assets and 5 national currencies worldwide, the acquisition
means that clients will soon be able to experience direct one - click buying and selling
of bitcoin and other
digital assets via convenient payments like ACH transfers.
As Ari Paul says, you may not be able to optimize a cryptocurrency both for the unseizable store
of value «
digital gold» use case and the low fee
means -
of -
exchange proposition.
As used herein, «
Digital Currency» means a digital asset (also called a «cryptocurrency,» «virtual currency»), such as, but not limited, bitcoin or ether, which is based on a cryptographic protocol (s) of an electronic system that may be (i) centralized or decentralized, (ii) proprietary or open - source, and (iii) used as a medium of exchange and / or store of
Digital Currency»
means a
digital asset (also called a «cryptocurrency,» «virtual currency»), such as, but not limited, bitcoin or ether, which is based on a cryptographic protocol (s) of an electronic system that may be (i) centralized or decentralized, (ii) proprietary or open - source, and (iii) used as a medium of exchange and / or store of
digital asset (also called a «cryptocurrency,» «virtual currency»), such as, but not limited, bitcoin or ether, which is based on a cryptographic protocol (s)
of an electronic system that may be (i) centralized or decentralized, (ii) proprietary or open - source, and (iii) used as a medium
of exchange and / or store
of value.
Unless you live in a cave, you know that cryptocurrencies are a
digital means of monetary
exchange that are secured by encryption, with no physical representation
of the «money.»
WebMoney is an electronic
means of exchange as well as a
digital wallet, which was originally developed in Russia by WM Transfer Ltd in 1998.
The
exchange of the Work for other copyrighted works by
means of digital file - sharing or otherwise shall not be considered to be intended for or directed toward commercial advantage or private monetary compensation, provided there is no payment
of any monetary compensation in connection with the
exchange of copyrighted works.
The
exchange of the Work for other copyrighted works by
means of digital file - sharing or...
As part
of growing its platform, Everex is launching its initial coin offering (ICO),
meant to crowdfund capital in
exchange for
digital tokens, wherein early adopters can get gains from better pricing on its cryptocurrency upon launch..
It is also a U.S. based
digital asset
exchange,
meaning its compliant with a slew
of regulations.
Once implemented, it is expected the ban will prevent the advertising
of initial coin offerings (ICOs), a controversial
means of raising funds in which early investors provide money to a startup in
exchange for
digital tokens with the promise that if the company succeeds, the tokens will skyrocket in value.
Despite high demand, Bitfinex sought to distance itself from the idea that Ethereum would perhaps become a tradeable
digital asset that would rival bitcoin, in part, due to the fact that the
exchange recognizes it's not
meant to act as a store
of value.
Although
digital assets have recovered from the China - induced flash crash
of September, favorable regulations on the mainland could
mean big business for bitcoin
exchanges.
During that time, $ 1.7 billion in
digital assets has been stolen, which
means that a staggering 40 percent has been lost in 2018 alone — the lion's share
of which came out
of cryptocurrency
exchange BitGrail's and Japanese
exchange Coincheck's coffers.
That
means companies like Coinbase or Gemini, which serve as marketplaces and
exchanges for virtual currencies, and advertisers promoting an ICO or encouraging the purchase
of a particular cryptocurrency, are effectively shut out
of 70 percent
of the world's
digital ad market.
You will still be able to use it as a store
of wealth, sell it for local currency — or other
digital currencies — based on the relevant
exchange rate (s), send it to other Bitcoin wallets, and use it as a
means of payment all around the world.
Here is the bright side though: A ban on crypto
exchanges won't
mean the end
of digital currency trading.
Wanchain's involvement in the project also
means that theoretically, an enormous variety
of digital assets (as well as cryptocurrencies) will be available to trade on the
exchange, potentially transforming the way cryptocurrency
exchanges currently function.
China has very openly outlawed
digital asset
exchanges and Initial Coin Offerings, shut down all
means of online connectivity to foreign trading platforms and moreover in a shocking move, cut off the power supply to Bitcoin miners.
More comprehensive definitions have been attempted by the EBA in 2014 (European Banking Association) and the Banca d'Italia, which both define Bitcoin as «a
digital representation
of value that is neither issued by a central bank or public authority nor necessarily attached to a fiat currency, but is used by natural or legal persons as a
means of exchange and can be transferred, stored or traded electronically».
«Because
of its innovative features as a
digital asset, bitcoin has gained wide acceptance as a secure
means of exchange in the commercial marketplace and has generated significant interest among investors,» Concannon wrote.
The U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) has indicated that it will adopt the view
of digital assets as securities, which
means they'll be restricted to trading on SEC - approved markets.