2 results for tag: innovation
The Bitcoin Roller Coaster Ride
And no, I'm not just talking about the price. I'm talking about price and the fundamental characteristics of an industry where the highs and lows follow that of a scattered graph, hoping to smooth out after time. I missed the boom of the Internet, but have now decided not to miss the bitcoin age.
Fresh out of university with a consistent job to look forward to I had it figured out. Move back home, save some money, marry the girlfriend, and live comfortably. And that would have been that.
Except somewhere between moving home and saving money, I unknowingly entered the Bitcoin roller coaster ride, a ride I've come to realize I'll be on for some ...
The Dinosaur in the Room
Digital Currencies, Bitcoin ATMs, Online Exchanges and the coming storm of AML regulations.
Before getting into the Digital Currency space I had a basic knowledge of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know-Your-Customer) regulations. Having had my credit card identity stolen after purchasing goods online, I had decided to start only using a pre-paid credit card from my local money service business for e-commerce purchases. After a few months of running through hundreds of dollars of purchases, I got a call from the pre-paid credit card provider asking me to verify my identity and the reason I was using my card so much. My initial mental response ...