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Top Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Stocks

Maybe you have heard of cryptocurrencies but you’ve been concerned about investing in them. Or maybe you have dipped your toe into bitcoin, but want to diversify your crypto holdings in another asset class.

You might want to look into investing in cryptocurrency stocks. These are companies that either mine for crypto, own crypto, or provide ownership and trading services for cryptocurrencies.

Coinbase (COIN) is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States. This $74 billion market cap company trades at 21 times trailing earnings and 47 times forward earnings.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) is a business intelligence company that has spent over $2.2 billion purchasing Bitcoin. The stock has a forward price to earnings ratio of 105.
PayPal Holdings (PYPL), the online payments company, now allows the purchasing and trading of cryptocurrencies. The stock has a trailing P/E ratio of 65 and a forward PE of 46.
Square (SQ ) is another financial services company that has invested about half a billion dollars in Bitcoin. It has a sky high trailing ratio of 225, but a forward PE of 103.
Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) is a patent holding company which has purchased Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining equipment, and is involved in a joint venture to create a bitcoin data center. The stock has a forward PE of 12.
Voyager Digital (VYGVF) is involved in a digital platform to trade cryptocurrencies. The stock has a forward PE of 18.
Galaxy Digital Holdings (BRPHF) is a digital asset management company, which trades at 6.5 times trailing earnings and 13 times forward earnings.
Of course, you can alway buy a blockchain ETF, such asAmplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK), which includes many of these stocks.

Also, stay tuned for a pure play bitcoin ETF that will invest in bitcoin directly.

Disclosure: Author has a long position in COIN and PYPL. 

Dr. Mark Skousen Exclusive Interview: the Stock Market, Bitcoin, GameStop, Gold, & Bear Markets

by Fred Fuld III

The following informative interview was provided by Dr. Mark Skousen, a financial economist, editor of the Forecasts & Strategies financial newsletter since 1980, and Presidential Fellow at Chapman University, where he recently received the “Most Favorite Professor” Award.  He is also the producer of FreedomFest, “the world’s largest gathering of free minds.”  He is the author of several books, including The Maxims of Wall Street, now in its 10th edition.

We cover a lot in this interview, including:

  • The Future of the Stock Market
  • Bear Markets
  • Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, & Blockchain
  • GameStop
  • Young Traders
  • Gold Bullion vs. Gold Stocks
  • Silver
  • Inflation
  • Interest Rates
  • The Technology Sector
  • And much, much more

He even gives the name of a gold mining stock that he likes, which trades for less than $5 a share and pays a yield of over 3%! 

The Dr. Mark Skousen Interview
Enjoy listening to the great insights and information that Dr. Skousen provides:

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Books by Dr. Mark Skousen

Please note that all of Dr. Skousen’s books can be ordered directly from SkousenBooks.com, and they will be autographed and delivered with free shipping.

The Maxims of Wall Street – New 10th Anniversary Edition

A Viennese Waltz Down Wall Street

The Making of Modern Economics

EconoPower: How a New Generation of Economists is Transforming the World

His other books can be found at SkousenBooks.com.

Forecasts and Strategies

Information about the Forecasts and Strategies Newsletter and the trading services can be found at MarkSkousen.com.

Enjoy the interview and Happy Investing!

 

All opinions are those of Dr. Mark Skousen, and do not represent the opinions of this site or the interviewer. Neither this site, nor the interviewer, nor the interviewee are rendering tax, legal, or investment advice in this interview.

 

 

 

 

Amazon Partners with Ownera on Hackathon to Launch the Revolutionary Ownera Digital Securities API

Los Angeles – Ownera, the institutional-grade blockchain network for digital securities (AKA Security Tokens), has announced it will be releasing its Digital Securities API utilizing the Amazon (AMZN) Managed Blockchain service running HyperLedger Fabric. Ownera is a network where all nodes will be regulated financial entities (such as banks, asset managers and exchanges), who underwrite and distribute the assets on the network.

The Ownera API to be released is so simple and powerful, that the Hackathon will challenge digital securities platform developers to fully adapt their applications to support Ownera within the 3 days of The Global Hackathon, between October 13-15 at the CIS conference (as part of the Los Angeles blockchain week).

 

A Blockchain for Asset Ownership

Ownera will be demoing the API and also leading a technical session for developers on October 15-16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center during CIS.  The API will also be made available early to participants in The Global Hackathon that begins on October 13 and ends on stage at CIS, where Ownera and AWS will give an award for the most innovative use of their API.

 

The Ownera Digital Securities API connects ownership apps to Ownera, while unlocking the core features necessary for launching compliant digital security platforms and apps:

  • Connects to the Ownera institutional-grade test net, built with HyperLedger Fabric utilizing the Amazon Managed Blockchain Service.
  • Runs on a version of HyperLedger Fabric, converted by Ownera from a private to a public network, which will initially be permissioned, and eventually become permissionless.
  • Connect digital securities platforms and developers to a network of verified assets managed by nodes which are all regulated financial institutions.
  • Enables the simple development of institutional-grade digital securities issuance, trading and management platforms.
  • Includes profile management, including KYC, investor accreditation, etc.
  • Includes asset management, including Know your Asset (KYA), an innovation Ownera pioneered to include verified asset information and investor rights in an immutable and legally-binding way in the blockchain as an integral part of every digital security – so investors know exactly what they are getting.
  • Has built-in Atomic Swap transaction capabilities to enable the instant sale of digital securities for any currency credit, fiat or digital, minimizing counterparty risk.
  • Connects to the innovative Ownera Regulation App Store, turning regulation compliance into AI-powered blockchain apps that asset-issuers can simply choose from a list!.

 

Fireside Chat with Ami Ben-David

Additionally, Security Token Pioneer Ami Ben-David, the Founder and CEO of Ownera, will be doing a presentation, followed by a fireside chat at CIS to discuss the next evolution of digital securities into the instituitional market, and how Amazon is providing the infrastructure for this paradigm shift on which Ownera will be running.

 

About Ownera

Ownera is an institutional-grade digital securities network, where all nodes are regulated financial entities (such as banks, asset managers and exchanges), who underwrite, verify transactions for regulation-compliance, and then distribute the assets to their institutional clients across the network. Ownera is built on a version of HyperLedger Fabric, upgraded from a private blockchain configuration, to a public permissionless model.

Exclusive Interview with Jonathan Nelson – Managing Director at HACK Fund – Speaking About Startups, Raising Money, Cryptocurrency, & Blockchain

by Fred Fuld III

The following informative and fascinating interview was provided by Jonathan Nelson, the founder and CEO of Hackers/Founders, the largest network of tech founders in Silicon Valley and around the world. He is also the managing director at the Hack Fund, and has served on the Board of Advisors for the SEC’s Capital Formation for Small and Emerging Businesses, and has lectured at UC Berkeley and Stanford.

The discussion includes the following:

  • Why so much money is invested in Silicon Valley
  • The half dozen ways for a startup to raise money
  • How a crowdfunding venture capital fund works
  • Blockchain stock certificates
  • The future of cryptocurrencies
  • The cryptocurrency selloff
  • The startup landscape in the next five years
  • The regulation of social media companies
  • Advice for someone who is creating a startup for the first time
  • And much, much more!

To stream the interview, click:

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More information about Hackers/Founders can be found here:

Hackers/Founders

More information about the Hack Fund can be found here:

The HACK Fund

 

All opinions are those of the interviewee, and do not represent the opinions of this website or the interviewer. Neither this website, nor the interviewer, nor the interviewee are rendering tax, legal, or investment advice in this interview. No investment advice is expressed or implied. All information is provided for education and general information only.

Want to Learn the Latest about Cryptocurrencies? Attend the Crypto Invest Summit

Some of you may know nothing about bitcoin and blockchain. Some of you may have already invested in the cryptocurrencies. In either case, learning more is always beneficial.

The Crypto Invest Summit is a great opportunity to learn more. The Crypto Invest Summit will present the top speakers in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space on two stages and will be the largest crypto expo space in the world. The presentations, pitches, educational panels and fireside chats will run for two days with top industry leaders.

The event will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center at 1201 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles from Monday, April 30, 2018, 6:00 PM to Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 6:00 PM.

Currently, you can get tickets at a discount price if you order before February 28. Get tickets soon, because they are expected to sell out fast. You can get tickets HERE. Remember, order before the end of this month.

Top FREE and 99 Cent Bitcoin Books

If you have ever wanted to learn about bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, whether you have already invested in crypto or not, you should get a few of the bitcoin and blockchain books that are currently on sale for free for the Kindle edition. That’s right, FREE, no charge, no cost. And there are several that are available for only 99 cents.

The only catch is that these books may not be on sale for long, so if you have any interest in any of them, you should get them right away. Most of the following books have at least four stars on Amazon (AMZN).

 The following are free

Bitcoin: Everything You Need to Know about Bitcoin, how to Mine Bitcoin, how to Buy BTC and how to Make Money with Bitcoin. by Andrus Istomin

Blockchain Technology by BBVA Innovation Center

[Bitcoin Beginner for Kids Trilogy – The Primer] Kids Making Money Online – 17 Inspirational Bitcoin Stories That Will Motivate You To Action! by Ponn Sabra and JuJu Sabra

The following are 99 cents

Blockchain Technology Explained: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide About Blockchain Wallet, Mining, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Zcash, Monero, Ripple, Dash, IOTA And Smart Contracts by Alan T. Norman

Cryptocurrency: 5 Expert Secrets for Beginners: Investing into Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin by Anthony Tu

Bitcoin: Mastering Bitcoin: Discover How I (An ex-army) Became A Crypto Millionaire in 6 Months Investing, and Trading Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin Trading Secrets) by Neil Hoffman and Gary McAllen

CRYPTOCURRENCY: The Complete Basics Guide For Beginners. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Altcoins, Trading and Investing, Mining, Secure and Storing, ICO and Future of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies by Michael Horsley

Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Blockchain: How to Guide: Investing, Trading, Mining by Chang Lee

Bitcoin: The Ultimate Guide to the World of Bitcoin, Bitcoin Mining, Bitcoin Investing, Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency (2nd Edition) by Ikuya Takashima

Happy reading and happy investing!

9 Top Books About Bitcoin: They Make Great Gifts

Are you a bitcoin novice? Did you ever wonder what the heck bitcoin, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies are all about? Or maybe you want to dip you toe in the water and buy a little but didn’t know how to do it. Possibly, you’ve bought a little and you want a lot more clarification.

The best way to get this information is by perusing some of the best selling books relations to bitcoin. The list below has some of the most popular which are worth reading over the holidays. By the way, these books make great gifts (especially for yourself).

Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain

Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor’s Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond

Bitcoin: The Ultimate Guide to the World of Bitcoin, Bitcoin Mining, Bitcoin Investing, Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency: Mining, Investing and Trading in Blockchain, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, Dash, Dogecoin, Emercoin, Putincoin, Auroracoin and others (Fintech) [2nd Edition]

Blockchain and Bitcoin Basics: A Beginners Guide To Blockchain, Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies And Why It’s Important To Learn Now!

Bitcoin From Beginner To Expert: The Ultimate Guide To Cryptocurrency And Blockchain Technology

Cryptocurrency Investing Bible: The Ultimate Guide About Blockchain, Mining, Trading, ICO, Ethereum Platform, Exchanges, Top Cryptocurrencies for Investing and Perfect Strategies to Make Money

Digital Gold: Bitcoin and the Inside Story of the Misfits and Millionaires Trying to Reinvent Money

Mastering Bitcoin for Starters: Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies, Mining, Investing and Trading – Bitcoin Book 1, Blockchain, Wallet, Business

Don’t forget, if you want a free list of dozens of bitcoin stocks, check out this article.

35 Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency Stocks

The news of the rise in price of cryptocurrencies has been ubiquitous during the last couple weeks, with  Bitcoin being the most popular. In simple terms, cryptocurrency is a digital currency which can be exchanged and traded as each transaction is encrypted and then verified independently of any centralized system or bank.

Due to of the lack of necessity for a third party system to verify the transaction, cryptocurrency was supposed to become a fast and simple way to exchange currency, due to what is called the blockchain.

Blockchain Technology

Companies and individuals have relied on an intermediary to ensure that there is a level of trust utilized into the transaction process. This includes authenticating the transactions and the transaction history. The blockchain technology is a distributed database that tracks and verifies all digital transactions. When a transaction occurs, it is grouped together in a block with other transactions that have occurred on the network within a short period of time, which are then validated.

The validation of each transaction occurs when a miner is able to utilize a high powered computer to solve a complex problem. Each transaction is encrypted, thus when the computer is able to solve the problem the transaction becomes decrypted and verified. Each time a transaction is verified it will result in a “reward” to a miner, (often in the form of a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin) timestamp when the transaction occurred, and add it to a linear chain in a chronological order. This is the blockchain. When this is complete, the ledger is updated and copied across all of the networks to ensure that the latest ledger is always being used to verify each block.

Future Impact

The impact that the blockchain technology could have is significant. The elimination for the need of a third party to verify the transaction removes the need for intermediaries. This could pose an issue to portions of the government, banks, financial institutions, and other companies focused on handling financial transactions. The positive effect, however, that this technology could have on business efficiency on a global scale is enormous. A decentralized currency and financial system could help eliminate barriers that currently limit the way that many small businesses grow their consumer base. Since the blockchain technology is still in its infancy, there are many further applications that have not been explored yet. In the meantime, if you want a piece of the action there are a few ways in which you can be a part of this new wave of technology.

Cryptocurrency and How to Own It

For many new investors the best way to be a part of the action is to simply own some cryptocurrency, the most popular being Bitcoin. One of the most common platforms to purchase and trade Bitcoin is Coindesk. An account can be created where the cryptocurrency can be purchased and then sold at a later time.

There are other alternate coins that can be purchased through other cryptocurrency exchanges across the globe, such as Ethereum, and LiteCoin. And for those that are more tech savvy, purchasing equipment and hardware to mine cryptocurrency may be a desirable option. While it has become increasingly difficult to successfully verify a Bitcoin transaction, there are many alternate coins that can also be mined to produce a reward.

Bitcoin Stocks

For investors who prefer to invest in stocks, there are currently 35 publicly traded companies that are involved in Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency in some way. Many of these stocks are semiconductor companies, which benefit from the mining of cryptocurrency. Some are blockchain startups. And there is one Bitcoin closed end fund. Keep in mind that some of these stocks are extremely low cap and therefore extremely speculative. Here at WStNN, we have provided a free list of these stocks, that can be accessed here.

This activity regarding Bitcoin has major technology supporting it. And while it may just seem like the next Dot Com Bubble, the blockchain technology may transform the future of global commerce.

 

How to Invest in Bitcoin Using Stocks

Over the past few months there has been an increased wave of euphoria surrounding cryptocurrencies, the most notable of which is Bitcoin. Cryptocurrency is simply a digital currency which can be exchanged and traded as each transaction is encrypted and then verified independently of any centralized system or bank.

Bitcoin had first appeared in 2008 and is attributed to an individual known as Satoshi Nakamoto. Because of the lack of requirement for a third party system to verify the transaction, it has become a fast and easy way to exchange currency. There is one key technological innovation behind the advent of the Bitcoin frenzy and it’s known as the blockchain.

Blockchain Technology

For a large portion of recent history, businesses and people have relied on an intermediary to ensure that there is a level of trust incorporated into the transaction process. This includes authenticating the transactions and keeping a record of the transaction history. The blockchain technology is simply a distributed ledger (or database) that tracks and verifies all digital transactions. When a transaction occurs, it is grouped together in a “block” with other transactions that have occurred on the network within a short period of time. These transactions are then validated.

The validation of each transaction occurs when a miner is able to utilize a high powered computer to solve a complex problem. Each transaction is encrypted, thus when the computer is able to solve the problem the transaction becomes decrypted and verified. Each time a transaction is verified it will result in a “reward” to a miner, (often in the form of a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin) timestamp when the transaction occurred, and add it to a linear chain in a chronological order. This is the blockchain. When this is complete, the ledger is updated and copied across all of the networks to ensure that the latest ledger is always being used to verify each block.

Future Impact

The impact that the blockchain technology could have is astounding. The elimination for the need of a third party to verify the transaction removes the need for intermediaries. This could pose a threat to portions of the government, banks, financial institutions, and other companies focused on handling financial transactions. The positive effect, however, that this technology could have on business efficiency on a global scale is enormous. A decentralized currency and financial system could help eliminate barriers that currently limit the way that many small businesses grow their consumer base. Since the blockchain technology is still in its infancy, there are many further applications that have not been explored yet. In the meantime, if you want a piece of the action there are a few ways in which you can be a part of this new wave of technology.

Cryptocurrency and How to Own It

For many new investors the best way to be a part of the action is to simply own some cryptocurrency, the most popular being Bitcoin. One of the most common platforms to purchase and trade Bitcoin is Coindesk. An account can easily be created where the cryptocurrency can be purchased and then sold at a later time.

There are other alternate coins that can be purchased through other cryptocurrency exchanges across the globe, such as Ethereum, and LiteCoin. And for those that are more tech savvy, purchasing equipment and hardware to mine cryptocurrency may be a desirable option. While it has become increasingly difficult to successfully verify a Bitcoin transaction, there are many alternate coins that can also be mined to produce a reward.

Bitcoin Stocks

For investors who prefer to invest in stocks, there are actually over a dozen publicly traded companies that are involved in Bitcoin and blockchain technology in a significant way. Some of these stocks are semiconductor companies, which benefit from the mining of cryptocurrency. Some are blockchain startups. And there is one Bitcoin closed end fund. Keep in mind that some of these stocks are extremely low cap and therefore extremely speculative. Here at WStNN, we have provided a free list of these stocks, that can be accessed here.

The new craze regarding Bitcoin actually has some pretty substantial technology supporting it. And while for now it may just seem like the next Tulip Bulb Mania, the blockchain technology may transform the future of global commerce.