A Complete Guide to Cryptocurrency Trading for Beginners

Making more money, living a better and happier life are always the top wishes that we secretly and sometimes openly set for ourselves at the beginning of each year, and 2022 will be no exception. In addition to money, we wish ourselves, friends and neighbors good health, abundant blessings, God’s grace and happiness, but we know that if we have more money, then God has answered all our prayers. To make the New Year better than the previous one, we write down New Year’s resolutions and pray that all our wishes come true. Unfortunately, these resolutions are more often than not forgotten a few days before the New Year when life drags us along.

Some people believe that in order to achieve something, you have to sit down, make plans and set goals, then go ahead with your plans and everything will be fine. This is not a very good idea. Instead of making plans and writing down goals, ask yourself specific questions first. So, to make more money in 2022, you need to be guided by questions, and here are seven of the best questions.

1. How much money do I want to earn? A simple and almost trite question, but it’s the first question you should ask yourself. This is the road map of where you are going. You should know exactly how much you want to earn in 2022 before you do anything else. The more accurate the number, the more likely you will get it. Don’t say I want to make more money or a lot of money; rather say I want to make $50,000 or $1 million in 2022. When you do this, your mind will go to work and bring the forces to help you achieve your goal. The human mind loves precision, so if you want to achieve a set goal, be specific about what that goal is in terms of a precise number. Also, be unrealistic when setting audacious goals. It’s a mindset thing. If you’re making $15,000, why would you need a $20,000 gun when you can aim for $150,000, which is 10x your current income?

2. Is what I’m doing now putting more money in my pocket? Many people like to do things that make them popular, loved or liked and most of the time they hardly think about whether what they are doing is putting more money in their pocket. As you already know, time is one of the most scarce resources, and if it is not there, it is gone forever. So, you have to use the limited time wisely. Whenever you are asked or tempted to do something, always ask yourself; will this thing put more money in my pocket? If the answer is no, don’t do it. If you do, you’re cheating yourself because you could be using that time to do something else that would put more money in your pocket or increase your bank account. Be selfish with your time and as much as possible don’t stretch yourself too much by taking on so many projects and tasks that won’t put more money in your pocket.

3. What should I do to double, quadruple or 10 times my income? During 2022, think about how you could increase your income exponentially, not incrementally. If you earn, say, $10,000, think about how you could double it within a month or three months to $20,000, or even 10 times to $100,000. If you do a 9 – 5 job as an employee; think about how you could change jobs to double your earnings, or how you could ask your current employer to double your salary. If you are self-employed, can you adjust your strategies to double or triple your income? Day by day throughout 2022, always have a pen and paper with you and consider the various permutations that could allow you to double, quadruple or 10 times your income.

4. What price am I willing to pay to reach my target income? As the saying goes: “No cross, no crown.” Many people like to eat an omelet, but they don’t like to break an egg. This is self-deception. As the year approaches, be prepared to pay any price, bear any burden, and do whatever it takes to make more money in 2022. Do you need to get a great certification? Do you need to move to another state or even another country if your circumstances permit? Do you need to learn cryptocurrency, forex trading, content marketing, online business or any other essential new skill so you can double what you are currently earning? If you are not willing to pay any price to achieve your goal, then you are limiting yourself.

5. Where can I get help to make more money in 2022? Many people have low self-confidence and find it difficult to ask for help. Some people are lone wolves and prefer to suffer and work alone. Again, this is a mindset thing. All you need to know is that there are people all over the world willing to help you if you can just raise your hand and ask and ask in the right way. Remember, you are not begging. To beg means to humiliate oneself and underestimate one’s worth. Also remember that you are not asking for help. All you’re doing is honestly asking how to get from here to there? You can even ask Google and YouTube and Facebook and dozens of other social media channels. You can join online groups. There are many ways you can ask for help, so if you want to make more money in 2022, ask for help before the new year.

6. How many lives do I want to touch? Dr. Peter Diamandis, co-founder of Singularity University and author of two best-selling books, Courage and Wealth, once said that if you want to become a billionaire, impact one billion lives. If you want to make more money in 2022, you must be willing to touch more lives. What can you do? You can become a community mobilizer like former President Barack Obama before you become President. You can start a blog or podcast and preach about bad leadership in your community. You can start an online school like Khan Academy. There are so many things you can do to make more money in 2022 simply by touching more lives and making a big impact. All you need to remember is that making more money is not for your personal ego.

7. Why do I want to make more money in 2022? As I said in the paragraph above, you have to keep in mind that making more money is not for your personal ego trip. If you want to make more money in 2022, you need to have a serious “Why” that goes beyond the everyday. You don’t want to make more money because you want to buy a Rolls Royce, build a bigger mansion, or buy an island for yourself. You need a powerful Why because the stronger your Why, the more resilient you will be to face adversity when the going gets tough. If your Why is weak, you will give up when you hit the first hurdle or suffer a minor setback. “Whys,” like impacting more lives, making the world a better place, and being of service to humanity, are the kinds of “Whys” that stand the test of time. Create a powerful “Why” to guide your journey and you’ll make more money in 2022.

There you have them; the top seven questions you should ask yourself to make more money in 2022. It starts with asking how much money I want to make and thinking deeply and carefully about that target amount. Without a target amount, everything else will be a futile exercise. Then comes the question, is what I’m doing now putting more money in my pocket? Next – What should I do to double, triple, quadruple or 10x my income? This question is followed by the question, what price am I willing to pay to achieve my target income? Then you focus on where can I get help to make more money? Next in order is how many lives do I want to touch? And the final question is why do I want to make more money? If you ask these questions and systematically search for the answers to them, you will make more money in 2022 than you have made in the previous ten years combined. I guarantee.

Social media trends to watch out for

A social media marketing strategy is on the mind of many small business owners. And if it’s not on yours, it should be!

Major platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram are fighting for market share, adjusting their business models to balance delivering better returns for shareholders and improving user experience.

As these platforms evolve, the way small businesses use them must also change.

Let’s look forward to ways to promote your business on social media in 2020.

Facebook

More than 18 months later, the Federal Trade Commission has officially ruled that Cambridge Analytica defrauded Facebook users. The company harvested the personal data of millions of Facebook profiles without people’s consent and then used it for political advertising.

While Cambridge Analytica went bankrupt shortly after the scandal, Facebook is still hard at work tightening its data access processes and convincing people to trust its new specialized news platform.

Facebook has rolled out Facebook News for a subset of people in the US. This means that while you’ll still see posts from family and friends in your main feed, Facebook News will publish content from a team of journalists (hired by Facebook).

This year, the company is also focusing on cryptocurrency and creating its Facebook Pay feature. This could mean that your small business could soon be able to include selling on the platform in their account.

While the launch of Facebook Watch did not go as expected (only 140 million people watch videos and shows daily, which sounds huge, but it is not compared to the total 1.6 billion active users of the platform). However, it looks like Facebook will be making another attempt in 2020, so let’s see what this means for video marketing.

What do these changes mean for your social media marketing strategy?

We will have to wait and see. The more proprietary content a company creates, the more marketers can compete to stay visible.

Twitter

The company recently announced that it will stop serving political ads and is updating its global privacy policy to give users more information about what data advertisers can collect.

We also wonder what the company’s vice president of design and research Dantley Davis had in mind when he announced a number of changes that could be coming to the platform as early as next year.

How will this affect the promotion of your business on social media?

You can have the ability to limit who retweets your tweet (I don’t see a feature that entrepreneurs use often, we love our retweets!) and the ability to tweet something to a specific group based on their interests.

Learn more about how to use Twitter hashtags.

LinkedIn

Since its launch in 2003, LinkedIn has become the world’s largest professional networking platform.

Microsoft acquired the platform for $26.2 billion in 2016, and with access to Microsoft’s resources, we’ve seen updated professional content and more targeted advertising.

We’ve also seen LinkedIn Groups make a comeback.

A LinkedIn group allows your business to create a discussion board related to your industry. This gives you the opportunity to create a dedicated group of like-minded people specific to your product, service and/or experience.

Groups also provide great visibility for your business, as every member who is part of your group will have your logo displayed on their profile. Group owners now also have the ability to post different types of media, such as images and videos, and push notifications allow for real-time conversations.

Executive Suite has over 300,000 members and connects executives with web series, practical advice and discussion boards.

What do LinkedIn Groups mean for your small business?

Hopefully, this is the best way to foster a sense of community, find job candidates and increase brand awareness.

Instagram

You may remember how Instagram tested deleting likes in several countries, including Australia, Japan, Italy, and Ireland. Likes haven’t gone away – in the US and Canada, you may still see likes count on your photos and videos, but not on other people’s posts.

So where did it come from? Facebook-owned Instagram has long dealt with people using hacks and workarounds. They come mostly from bots and unscrupulous companies that manipulate the app to make themselves or other users appear more popular than they really are. So this is an attempt to make Instagram more authentic.

Instagram says: “We hope this test will take your mind off the number of likes a post will get so you can focus on sharing what you love.”

While many entrepreneurs and small businesses are fine with this, influencers and video marketing agencies are not.

How can they show businesses how popular they are? How will they display the engagement?

But for the average small business owner who doesn’t buy likes and entertain the system with bots, it can be fine.

If your social media marketing strategy includes engaging content and you’re happy to focus on comments and growing followers, you’ll be fine.

Although IGTV got off to a slow start, it is now considered one of the biggest trends in social media. After Instagram announced earlier this year that Instagram would allow one-minute previews of IGTV videos on Instagram’s main feed, users (and businesses) started taking notice.

Unlike your other Instagram videos, IGTV videos can be 10-60 minutes long. This offers a great video marketing opportunity for interviews, behind-the-scenes features and more.

Since we can now also add landscape videos, I’m adding my videos from the Business Edge Show, which are very popular.

These are just some of the changes you can expect this year on major platforms. I’m sure there will be many more as the year progresses as things are always changing!

In order to effectively promote your business on social media in 2020, it is essential to not only understand social media trends, but also embrace them.

If you’re struggling to stay on top of social media, consider hiring an agency that can develop strategies that meet your social media needs and goals so you can focus on building your business.

Power tools aren’t cheap, and there’s nothing worse than spending a fortune on a new drill only to have it break a year later. Unless you’re an avid carpenter, the average person will use their power tools sparingly, probably only a few times a year or even less. To ensure that you don’t waste your investment or risk your safety, you should regularly take some precautions to keep your tools in top condition.

Another important reason for regular maintenance is to maintain your own safety. A rusty blade or broken gear can seriously injure you or a loved one. Never switch on a power tool if you think it is damaged.

To prevent problems, it is important to keep the tools in a clean, dry place away from dust and moisture. Dirt can get stuck in mechanisms, slowing them down or stopping them altogether. Too much moisture can cause rust, which can easily destroy a power tool. This is especially true if they are battery operated. Batteries should be checked frequently for leaks and replaced according to factory specifications. Electrical cords and plugs should also be checked for damage before use.

Lubricating power tools is also an important part of regular maintenance. This helps keep the movement clean and can also prevent rusting. Lubrication keeps your equipment running smoothly and should be done often. It is inexpensive to purchase and can add years to the life of your power tools.

Larger tools require more careful maintenance. Filters should be checked and changed frequently, as well as oiled, dusted and tested between uses. Bolts, hoses and other small parts must be tightened. Tools like table saws require alignment and balancing from time to time to make sure they are working properly. The blades will also need to be replaced periodically. If you do not know how to perform the required maintenance, consult a professional. Never attempt to clean or repair a machine without experience and knowledge. Not only can you potentially damage the tool, but you can also seriously injure yourself in the process.

If an object becomes jammed in the power tool or the mechanisms fail, make sure the machine is completely turned off before disassembly. Always follow all given instructions for disassembly and reassembly of any piece of equipment. Do not add or change any parts without consulting the manufacturer.

The most important part of power tool maintenance is safety. Keep all instruction booklets that come with power tools. They will be invaluable if you run into problems or if you rarely use the tool. If you do not know how to solve the problem, call the manufacturer or consult a professional. Make sure your tools are also in good condition before lending them to a friend. You don’t want to be responsible for the consequences of using a faulty tool. Performing a little maintenance will keep your power tools running smoothly for years to come.

Bitcoin is the main cryptocurrency in the world. It is a peer-to-peer currency and transaction system based on a decentralized consensus-based public ledger called the blockchain that records all transactions.

Now, Bitcoin was conceived in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto, but it was the product of decades of cryptographic and blockchain research, not just the work of one person. The utopian dream of cryptographers and free trade advocates was to have a decentralized, borderless currency based on the blockchain. Their dream has become a reality with the rise in popularity of Bitcoin and other altcoins around the world.

In 2009, the cryptocurrency was first deployed on a consensus-based blockchain and began trading for the first time in the same year. In July 2010, the price of Bitcoin was only 8 cents, and the number of miners and nodes was much smaller compared to the tens of thousands today.

Within one year, the new alt currency rose to $1, and it was an interesting prospect for the future. Mining was relatively easy and people made good money making deals and even paying with them in some cases.

Within six months, the currency doubled again to $2. Although the price of Bitcoin is not stable at a certain price point, it has shown this pattern of crazy growth for some time. At one point in July 2011, the coin went crazy and hit a record high of $31, but the market soon realized that it was overvalued compared to the returns achieved on the ground and corrected it to $2.

December 2012 saw a healthy rise to $13, but soon enough the price was bound to jump. In the four months to April 2013, the price had risen to a whopping $266. It later returned to $100, but this astronomical price increase first brought it fame and people started discussing the real scenario with Bitcoin in the real world.

It was around that time that I was introduced to a new currency. I had my doubts, but the more I read about it, the more it became clear that the currency was the future because it had no one to manipulate or impose itself on it. Everything had to be done with complete consensus, and that made him so strong and free.

So 2013 was a breakthrough year for the currency. Large companies have begun publicly advocating for Bitcoin adoption, and blockchain has become a popular subject for computer science programs. Many thought at the time that Bitcoin had served its purpose and would now settle down.

But the currency has become even more popular, with Bitcoin ATMs being installed all over the world, and other competitors have started playing their muscles in various corners of the market. Ethereum developed the first programmable blockchain, and Litecoin and Ripple became cheaper and faster alternatives to Bitcoin.

The magic number of $1,000 was broken for the first time in January 2017, and since then it has already increased four times until September. This is a truly remarkable achievement for a coin that was worth just 8 cents just seven years ago.

Bitcoin even experienced a hard fork on August 1, 2017, and has since gained nearly 70%, while even the Bitcoin Cash fork managed to see some success. It all has to do with the appeal of the coin and the stellar blockchain technology behind it.

Although traditional economists claim that this is a bubble and the entire crypto world will collapse, this is simply not the case. There is no such bubble because the observed fact is that it essentially ate up the stocks of fiat currencies and money corporations.

The future is very bright for Bitcoin and it is never too late to invest in it, both in the short and long term.

Ransomware is a malicious computer virus that locks up your system and demands a ransom to unlock your files. There are basically two different types. First, PC-Locker, which locks the entire machine, and Data-Locker, which encrypts certain data but allows the machine to run. The main purpose is to extort money from the user, which is usually paid in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin.

Identification and decoding

First of all, you will need to know the name of the ransomware that infected you. It’s easier than it seems. Just search for Malwarehunterteam and download the ransom note. It will detect the surname and often walk you through the transcription. If you get a last name that matches the note, the files can be decrypted using Teslacrypt 4.0. First you need to set the encryption key. Selecting the extension attached to the encrypted files will allow the device to automatically install the master key. When in doubt, just choose <як арыгінал>.

Data recovery

If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to try to recover the data yourself. Often the system may be too damaged to recover much. Success will depend on a number of variables such as operating system, partitioning, file overwrite priority, disk space handling, etc.). Recuva is probably one of the best tools available, but it’s best to use it on an external hard drive rather than installing it on your own OS drive. Once installed, simply run a deep scan and hopefully the files you’re looking for will be recovered.

New Encrypted Ransomware Targeting Linux Systems

Known as Linux.Encoder.1, the malware targets personal and business websites and demands a payment of around $500 in bitcoins to decrypt files.

A vulnerability in the Magento CMS was discovered by attackers who quickly took advantage of the situation. While a patch for the critical vulnerability has been released for Magento, it’s too late for those webmasters who woke up to find a message that included the dreaded message:

“Your private files are encrypted! The encryption was done using a unique public key… to decrypt the files you need to get the private key… you need to pay 1 Bitcoin (~420 USD)”

It is also believed that other content management systems may have been attacked, with the number of victims currently unknown.

How malware affects

The malware infiltrates by running as an administrator. All home directories and associated website files are encrypted using 128-bit AES encryption. That alone would be enough to cause a lot of damage, but the malware goes further by scanning the entire directory structure and encrypting various files of various types. Every directory it goes into and causes damage through encryption, a text file is dumped into that is the first thing an administrator sees when logging in.

There are certain elements that malware looks for and these are:

• Installing Apache

• Nginx settings

• MySQL installations that reside in the target systems tree

It also appears from the reports that magazine directories are not immune to attack, nor is the content of individual web pages. The last places it hits – and perhaps the most critical – include:

• Windows executable files

• Document files

• Program libraries

• Javascript

• Active Server Pages (.asp) files.

The end result is that the system is held to ransom, and businesses know that if they can’t decrypt the files themselves, they either have to give in and pay the claim, or suffer major business disruption for an unknown period of time.

Exposed requirements

In each encrypted directory, the attackers drop a text file called README_FOR_DECRYPT.txt. The payment request is made with the only method of decryption through a hidden site through a gateway.

If the affected person or company decides to pay, the malware is programmed to begin decrypting all files and then begins to compensate for the damage. It seems to decrypt everything in the same order of encryption and it deletes all the encrypted files as well as the ransom note itself as a goodbye.

Contact the experts

This new ransomware will require the services of a data recovery specialist. Make sure you inform them of any steps you have taken to recover the data yourself. This can be important and will undoubtedly affect the success rate.

Ransomware is a malicious computer virus that locks up your system and demands a ransom to unlock your files. There are basically two different types. First, PC-Locker, which locks the entire machine, and Data-Locker, which encrypts certain data but allows the machine to run. The main purpose is to extort money from the user, which is usually paid in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin.

Identification and decoding

First of all, you will need to know the name of the ransomware that infected you. It’s easier than it seems. Just search for Malwarehunterteam and download the ransom note. It will detect the surname and often walk you through the transcription. If you get a last name that matches the note, the files can be decrypted using Teslacrypt 4.0. First you need to set the encryption key. Selecting the extension attached to the encrypted files will allow the device to automatically install the master key. When in doubt, just choose <як арыгінал>.

Data recovery

If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to try to recover the data yourself. Often the system may be too damaged to recover much. Success will depend on a number of variables such as operating system, partitioning, file overwrite priority, disk space handling, etc.). Recuva is probably one of the best tools available, but it’s best to use it on an external hard drive rather than installing it on your own OS drive. Once installed, simply run a deep scan and hopefully the files you’re looking for will be recovered.

New Encrypted Ransomware Targeting Linux Systems

Known as Linux.Encoder.1, the malware targets personal and business websites and demands a payment of around $500 in bitcoins to decrypt files.

A vulnerability in the Magento CMS was discovered by attackers who quickly took advantage of the situation. While a patch for the critical vulnerability has been released for Magento, it’s too late for those webmasters who woke up to find a message that included the dreaded message:

“Your private files are encrypted! The encryption was done using a unique public key… to decrypt the files you need to get the private key… you need to pay 1 Bitcoin (~420 USD)”

It is also believed that other content management systems may have been attacked, with the number of victims currently unknown.

How malware affects

The malware infiltrates by running as an administrator. All home directories and associated website files are encrypted using 128-bit AES encryption. That alone would be enough to cause a lot of damage, but the malware goes further by scanning the entire directory structure and encrypting various files of various types. Every directory it goes into and causes damage through encryption, a text file is dumped into that is the first thing an administrator sees when logging in.

There are certain elements that malware looks for and these are:

• Installing Apache

• Nginx settings

• MySQL installations that reside in the target systems tree

It also appears from the reports that magazine directories are not immune to attack, nor is the content of individual web pages. The last places it hits – and perhaps the most critical – include:

• Windows executable files

• Document files

• Program libraries

• Javascript

• Active Server Pages (.asp) files.

The end result is that the system is held to ransom, and businesses know that if they can’t decrypt the files themselves, they either have to give in and pay the claim, or suffer major business disruption for an unknown period of time.

Exposed requirements

In each encrypted directory, the attackers drop a text file called README_FOR_DECRYPT.txt. The payment request is made with the only method of decryption through a hidden site through a gateway.

If the affected person or company decides to pay, the malware is programmed to begin decrypting all files and then begins to compensate for the damage. It seems to decrypt everything in the same order of encryption and it deletes all the encrypted files as well as the ransom note itself as a goodbye.

Contact the experts

This new ransomware will require the services of a data recovery specialist. Make sure you inform them of any steps you have taken to recover the data yourself. This can be important and will undoubtedly affect the success rate.

If you don’t personally invest in cryptocurrency, chances are you have friends, family members, or colleagues who do at this point. Cryptocurrencies have gone from being a very niche market to being almost completely mainstream, and they’ve done it in a very short amount of time. Now that they are so ubiquitous, there is a new issue to contend with, and that is how cryptocurrencies are handled in divorce proceedings.

The determination and distribution of financial assets, as well as the determination of alimony payments, are major issues that are resolved during most divorce proceedings. A lawyer has many tools at his disposal for disclosing financial assets, but when you combine Bitcoin and divorce, you’re left with something entirely new.

Bitcoin handling and divorce is different from handling other financial assets for several huge reasons. One of them is the sheer volatility of their value. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are known to fluctuate wildly, both up and down, in value. Therefore, value either needs to be continuously tracked and updated on the fly, or set at a specific time when it may end up being worth something much different. In any event, this is a less than ideal circumstance for determining and dividing assets or establishing alimony.

Another key issue to understand between cryptocurrency and divorce is that these markets and their transactions have been designed to be both anonymous and secure. Searching an individual’s holdings, accounts, or transactions is not the same as searching a bank account, retirement account, or stock portfolio. Tracking individual crypto accounts will be difficult at best, and it remains unclear at this point whether the courts will exercise any subpoena powers over it.

Obviously, this is only the beginning of the Bitcoin and divorce problem, because all cryptocurrencies are still growing. As more people start or continue to use them and they become more common and acceptable, how they are handled as financial assets during the divorce process will continue to be a focus. It is the fact that they rose so quickly from the beginning that has made many people today suddenly know how to treat them in such matters. Mind you, Bitcoin was launched less than a decade ago.

As always, be sure to consult with an experienced professional in your area. While there is still much uncertainty about how Bitcoin and divorce will be handled, and what types of decisions may await us in the future, an experienced divorce attorney will be able to guide you through the process and offer insight into the areas of financial discovery and all aspects of the issue at hand. affairs.

ICO is short for Initial Coin Offering. When a new cryptocurrency or cryptotoken is launched, developers offer investors a limited number of units in exchange for other major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.

ICOs are amazing tools to quickly drop development funds to support new cryptocurrencies. Tokens offered during the ICO can be sold and traded on cryptocurrency exchanges, provided there is sufficient demand for them.

The Ethereum ICO is one of the most notable successes, and initial coin offerings are growing in popularity as we speak.

A brief history of ICOs

Ripple is probably the first cryptocurrency to be distributed through an ICO. In early 2013, Ripple Labs started developing the Ripple payment system and generated about 100 billion XRP tokens. They were sold through an ICO to fund the development of the Ripple platform.

Mastercoin is another cryptocurrency that sold several million tokens for Bitcoin during the ICO, also in 2013. Mastercoin’s goal was to tokenize Bitcoin transactions and execute smart contracts by creating a new layer on top of the existing Bitcoin code.

Of course, there are other cryptocurrencies that have been successfully funded through ICOs. Back in 2016, Lisk raised around $5 million during its initial coin offering.

However, the Ethereum ICO that took place in 2014 is probably the most famous to date. During its ICO, the Ethereum Foundation sold ETH at 0.0005 Bitcoin each, raising nearly $20 million. Thanks to Ethereum’s use of smart contracts, it has paved the way for the next generation of Initial Coin Offerings.

ICO Ethereum, a recipe for success

The Ethereum smart contract system implemented the ERC20 protocol standard, which sets the ground rules for creating other compatible tokens that can be transacted on the Ethereum blockchain. This allowed others to create their own tokens compatible with the ERC20 standard that could be exchanged for ETH directly on the Ethereum network.

The DAO is a prime example of the successful use of Ethereum smart contracts. The investment firm raised $100 million worth of ETH, and investors received DAO tokens in return, which allow them to participate in the management of the platform. Unfortunately, the DAO went down after the hack.

Ethereum ICOs and their ERC20 protocol defined the latest generation of blockchain-based crowdfunding projects through Initial Coin Offerings.

It also made it very easy to invest in other ERC20 tokens. You simply transfer ETH, insert the contract into your wallet, and the new tokens appear in your account, so you can use them however you like.

Obviously, not all cryptocurrencies have ERC20 tokens living on the Ethereum network, but almost any new blockchain-based project can launch an initial coin offering.

Legal Status of ICOs

It’s a jungle out there when it comes to the legality of ICOs. In theory, tokens are sold as digital goods, not as financial assets. Most jurisdictions have yet to regulate ICOs, so provided the founding team has experienced legal counsel, the entire process should be paperless.

Despite this, some jurisdictions have become aware of ICOs and are already working to regulate them in the same way as the sale of stocks and securities.

Back in December 2017, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) classified ICO tokens as securities. In other words, the SEC was preparing to stop ICOs that they believe are misleading investors.

There are some cases where a token is just a utility token. This means that the owner can simply use it to access a particular network or protocol, in which case it cannot be defined as a financial security. However, equity tokens whose purpose is to increase value are quite close to the concept of security. In truth, most token purchases are made specifically for investment purposes.

Despite the efforts of regulators, ICOs still remain in a legal gray area, and until a clearer set of rules is put in place, entrepreneurs will try to capitalize on initial coin offerings.

It should also be noted that once the regulations reach their final form, the costs and effort required to comply may make ICOs less attractive compared to conventional funding options.

Final words

At the moment, ICOs remain an amazing way to fund new crypto projects, and there have been several successful ones with more to come.

However, keep in mind that everyone is launching an ICO these days, and many of these projects are scams or lack the solid foundation needed to succeed and justify investment. For this reason, you should definitely do your thorough research and study the team and history of any crypto project you want to invest in. There are several websites that list ICOs, just do a Google search and you will find several options.

The CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4) has established some cryptocurrency standards to help ensure a balance of decentralization, trust, privacy, openness, usability, and security. If you pass the CBP exam, you will be able to receive a certificate. This will improve your professional standing. In this article, we are going to find out why you should get a professional bitcoin certification. Read on.

1. Qualification

First of all, if you go for this certification, you will become a qualified professional. In this way, you can become better known among the group in terms of professional and personal abilities.

2. Demand

If you are part of the Bitcoin ecosystem as a professional, you will get many opportunities as an entrepreneur, freelancer and private individual. The fact is that startups, media and global organizations are always looking for professionals in the Bitcoin world.

3. Comprehensive understanding

Once you get your certificate, you’ll have a solid understanding of cryptocurrency. As a result, you can practice your knowledge much better.

4. Examination

When you become a CBP, you can use technology in your area of ​​expertise. The reason is that you will have a much better understanding of many issues such as privacy and double spending.

Prerequisites

• No prior knowledge of cryptocurrency is required

• Fundamental understanding of smartphone and computer operation

• Familiarity with Android and Windows OS

Target audience

• Bitcoin users

• Project managers

• IT specialists

• Journalists and bloggers

• Entrepreneurs

• Teachers, teachers and lecturers

• Marketing and sales professionals

• Controllers and accountants

The process to become a certified bitcoin professional

If you want to become a CBP, you will need to pay fees and pass an exam. To do this, you must have access to basic study materials. Study material will be enough for you to study for up to 2 years. It will cover 33 topics and 6 domains.

The exam is in English and the duration is 24 months. The exam fee is less than $100, and the supplemental exam and renewal fee is less than $50.

To pass the exam, make sure you get at least 70% marks. If you fail the exam on the first try, you can pay and take the test again.

There is also a time limit during the test. You have to answer 75 questions in just 20 minutes. This includes true and false and MCQs. The reason for the time limit is to prevent test takers from using a search engine to find the correct answers.

In short, these are the reasons and steps to becoming a Chartered Professional. Hope this helps.

By now you’ve probably heard of Bitcoin – there are stories of people who have made thousands of dollars overnight with this and other cryptocurrencies.

As with any new speculative investment, there is an element of risk. That’s why starting with $10 free bitcoins is a good way to try it out and see how it all works. I’m still new to all this and stumbled upon this process during my research. It helped me so I thought I’d share it with you.

The first thing to know about buying bitcoins is that there are a few basic ways to buy them, and it’s not that difficult to do.

The two main ways to purchase bitcoins are through a broker or through an exchange. Take a look at Coinbase Exchange is one of the largest exchanges, has a clean and clear interface, is available through apps on various mobile and desktop platforms, and offers you $10 USD of free bitcoins to get you started. There are other exchanges I’ve tried that work well – BTCMarkets and Coinspot to name a few good ones, but only Coinbase has a $10 starting bonus.

An added advantage of Coinbase is that it works locally in multiple currencies – for example, if you’re in Australia, all your data will be displayed in Australian dollars, so you don’t have to keep track of exchange rates and the like.

It’s also worth noting that Bitcoin isn’t the only cryptocurrency that Coinbase works with – you can also buy Ethereum (ETH), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) or Litecoin (LTC) – whichever currency you choose to use, you can still get $10 Free Bitcoin.

Without further ado, here’s how you can get your free $10 Bitcoins:

1) Sign up for Coinbase (the link at the bottom of this article will get you a $10 bonus)

2) Complete the account setup process, including verifying your email address, phone number and uploading a document that proves your identity (driver’s license, passport or other photo ID – this can be done by taking a photo with your phone)

3) Enter your credit card details and verify your card by viewing the transactions that Coinbase will add to your online banking statement (it’s instant and you’re not charged)

4) Place an order worth $100 in Bitcoin, Ethereum – whatever – in your activated account. If your local currency is not USD, you need to make sure you order an amount equivalent to USD 100

*** IMPORTANT NOTE: All Bitcoin purchases incur a fee, and Coinbase is no different. U the majorityyour initial $100 purchase should be around $4 ***

5) That’s it! After a couple of days, $10 worth of Bitcoins will appear in your Coinbase account – even if you deduct the purchase fee, you’ll still be ahead.

So, if you’re interested in Bitcoin, want to dive into it risk-free, and want to get some free money (!) in the process, give it a try. The Bitcoin bonus will more than cover your fee for that first deposit and can help you learn what it’s all about.

Sound good?

Some final remarks:

• This process will only work if you are a new Coinbase customer. If you already have an account, you will not receive free credit

• You can get free $10 only if you sign up from the link below.

• The above offer is for a limited time – after creating an account, you will receive the link 180 days where you can buy $100 worth of Bitcoin, Litecoin, or Ethereum and get a $10 credit.

I hope you have a prosperous and happy future with Bitcoin and take advantage of the free $10. Free money doesn’t come around every day, and at the rate Bitcoin has been growing lately, $10 could add up pretty quickly! I plan to sit at $110 for a while, see what happens and experience the ups and downs of Bitcoin. Let’s see how we go.