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Max Aiuppa

Markets, regulation and the mechanics of buying crypto without the jargon.

98 posts · Writing here since 2018

About Max Aiuppa

Max writes the explainers: how crypto actually works, how to keep it safe, and what the jargon means once you strip it back.

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Learn Getting started Which Cryptocurrency Wallet is Best For You? Need somewhere to safely store your cryptocurrency but overwhelmed by the number of options? Then you’re in the right place.… 11 December 2020 · 7 min read Learn Getting started What is Tether and Why Should You Buy it? Ether is now available on Xcoins, but why would you buy a stablecoin? High volatility and sudden price changes are… 10 December 2020 · 4 min read Security & Scams Start small Cryptojacking: Is Your Computer Being Used to Mine Cryptocurrency Behind Your Back? Cryptocurrency mining involves solving complex mathematical problems, you could be forgiven for thinking that only ‘state of the art’ computing… 3 December 2020 · 4 min read Learn Getting started How Bitcoin Prevents Double-Spending You may have heard of the risk of a double-spend attack. Is the risk real? This guide explores what these… 21 November 2020 · 4 min read Learn Getting started Why Owning Bitcoin Now Is Less Risky Than Way Back When The Lindy effect and risk, JP Morgan shifts gears, GDP surprises, and a vaccine timeline. The Lindy effect may lead… 2 November 2020 · 6 min read Learn Getting started Why Blockchain is a Gamechanger? Blockchain – the technology that cryptocurrencies owe their success to. Since its inception, blockchain has gone from strength to strength.… 18 September 2020 · 6 min read Learn Getting started Who’s Best For Your Crypto Wallet? While there’s certainly much else to consider when making your choice, our question today is who will cater best for… 24 August 2020 · 7 min read Learn Getting started Why Bitcoin Is On The Rise If you are wondering why Bitcoin burst through the $10,000 mark last week, reaching levels last seen in June of… 3 August 2020 · 7 min read Learn Getting started Key Differences Between Cryptocurrencies & Fiat Money Have you wondered about the main differences between crypto and cash? Are you finally ready to learn more and possibly… 25 June 2020 · 5 min read Learn Getting started What Are the Benefits of Using Bitcoin in 2020? Have you been thinking of learning more about Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies in general? Have you been impressed by a friend… 22 March 2020 · 17 min read

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