With cryptocurrencies like bitcoin making headlines recently due to a rapid increase in dollar value, it’s important for small businesses to realize there’s more to this phenomenon than accepting it as a form of payment. While that’s certainly an important aspect of cryptocurrency for companies to consider, it only represents the tip of the iceberg. […]
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Bitcoin for Small Businesses: Things to Know and Consider
Bitcoin is a digital currency that can only be accessed using codes that are only known to the owner. It is just like depositing your money in a bank but this one is electronic. Bitcoins are usually used in financial transactions as payment for goods and services. However, there are only a few business establishments […]
Cryptocurrencies and Their Effect on Future Startups
“Virtual currencies, perhaps most notably Bitcoin, have captured the imagination of some, struck fear among others, and confused the heck out of the rest of us.” (Thomas Carper, US-Senator) The market capitalization for the approximately 800 existing cryptocurrencies has recently exceeded 100 billion. The Central Banks of Germany and China have been exploring the possibility […]
How Accepting Bitcoin Can Help Your Business
While you may have heard about Bitcoin, you may not realize that this alternative form of payment could benefit your business. In first describing how this cryptocurrency works for payments, it’s very easy to get started with an account and integrate it into your accepted forms of payment. Bitcoin walks you through the very short […]
How Bitcoin Investing Can Help Your Small Business
Small business owners always need cash. They are always trying to find new revenue streams, especially when they are looking to launch a new product or spend money for marketing or business planning. While most companies have investments, Bitcoin investing is relatively new. Here are some ways it could benefit your business. Lower Inflation Risk […]
Blockchain and Its Potentially Regulated Future
Blockchain is a relatively new phenomenon in the financial world, but has the potential to be very important to U.S. business owners, who should be aware of the system behind the new world of online payments. Blockchain is a term which refers to a shared or distributed digital database (ledger) containing a number of records […]
