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Many have a hobby of collecting items, whether they are cars, dolls or paintings. Since we live in a digital world, collectibles have gone from tangible to intangible. What makes a collection unique is the quality of the items, especially if they are rare or personalized. These items can be held, inspected and put on display. Yet, as society has gone digital, and so have collections. This includes crypto collectibles. How can cryptocurrency be a collectible? We don’t mean crypto as in cryptoc...

Ducatus shares the the top cryptocurrency trends for 2020.

Ducatus Global shares some interesting cryptocurrency and blockchain associations.

Cryptocurrency has become part of our lives, allowing us a new way to make purchases with more security and transparency than using credit or debit cards. Investors are concerned more than ever about securing their cryptocurrency assets as the number of cryptocurrencies and exchanges increases globally. What is the solution? Cryptocurrency custody. It is a service provided by third parties for storing and securing cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency custody will become a popular service among in...

When e-commerce began, credit and debit cards were the two main ways to make a purchase. Soon came new payment gateways, such as PayPal and ApplePay. Now, there is yet an entirely new form of payment that companies around the world are beginning to accept – cryptocurrency.
It only makes sense that the e-commerce industry would accept this digital currency. According to eMarketer, global retail e-commerce sales are projected to soar to almost $5 trillion in 2021. Global B2B e-commerce sales ar...

When people hear the word “blockchain,” many believe that it refers to just one single blockchain. This isn’t the case. There are three types of blockchain, each with its own characteristics and uses. Blockchain is the technology behind cryptocurrency and is now being used in other industries, such as law and healthcare. This electronic ledger validates and secures transactions, which can be numeric or text, in the form of smart contracts. It is important to know the types of blockchains so y...

Data is a valuable commodity. Every business vies for it to gain more customers and improve customer satisfaction. It is collected with our knowledge through surveys as well as without through multiple methods (i.e. fintech). Before the Internet, customer data was primarily collected by tracking customer purchases via credit and debit cards. Technology gave companies even more ways to collect data via websites, cookies, social media, smartphones, apps, and wearables. Yet, technology has also ...

Back in 2009, a man known as Satoshi Nakamoto released Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency that became popular to the mainstream market. Bitcoin was created to end double payments and offer a new form of currency to the public. Since then, many other types of cryptocurrency have emerged, each with their own characteristics. It’s important to know that cryptocurrencies operate on one of two algorithms: ​SHA-256​ or scrypt (altcoin)​. Let’s take a look at some of the cryptocurrencies that have op...

Contracts have been around for centuries. In fact, the first mention of a contract was in ​The Laws ​by Plato where it is described as “an agreement”. Essentially, a contract is a binding agreement between two parties that certain conditions will be met. A great deal has changed over the centuries, not only in terminology but also in format. Contracts take a great deal of time and paperwork to create. They can be altered by one or both parties frequently, and sometimes without permission. The...

There are many sources on the Internet for learning about fintech, but there is one source that provides the latest guidance while inspiring viewers. It’s TED Talks, a library of short videos covering a variety of topics, such as education, banking, and creativity. To be a TED Talk speaker, you must be nominated and an expert in your field. Below are the top three TED Talks about fintech and how they influence our world.
A Revolution in Banking is Coming ​by Tom Blomfield
Blomfield is a finte...

Cryptocurrency is becoming a preferred choice of currency because of its convenience and security. It uses blockchain technology to secure transactions. A core part of blockchain is cryptography, which encrypts a transaction through a mathematical algorithm so only the recipient can receive it and prevents the transaction from being altered. In a previous blog, we discussed blockchain, but cryptography is equally fascinating.
Cryptography is the study of hidden messages. The codes and ciphers...

When currencies around the world were developed, there was a period of adjustment. For some countries, the time period was brief. For others, it took longer because the country was trying to establish its independence from another country (e.g. America). People brought over the currency from their homeland and attempted to use it for purchases. Once an official form of currency was established, purchases were streamlined. When other forms of payment were introduced (e.g.credit cards), there w...

Cryptocurrency is slowing becoming accepted worldwide. This brings a number of questions about cryptocurrency and how it can be used in investments. There are many facets to cryptocurrency, such as cryptocurrency coins and security tokens. When it comes to investments, a security token is used. Essentially, it is a cryptocurrency (crypto) token that has passed the Howey Test. This test determines if the crypto token can be classified as a security and be regulated. A security token derives it...