Vertcoin Updates the One-Click Miner Making it even Easier to Use

https://btcmanager.com/vertcoin-updates-one-click-miner-making-even-easier-use/

Vertcoin is a digital currency that can be exchanged over the internet. The altcoin stays true to the original vision of cryptocurrency; a financial system owned by its users, the people’s coin. 

Vertcoin developers recently updated their 'One Click Miner', which allows someone to begin mining Vertcoin within minutes. 

Recently the Vertcoin team announced Ledger Nano S and Ledger Blue support. The team announced it is also developing the support for the Electrum TOR Wallet, as well as the integration of Lightning Network into the new wallet under development.

Vertcoin support was officially added to Decred’s Atomic Swap recently, which will enable on-chain swaps using the Atomic Swap Utility.

Is Vertcoin the next Litecoin?

Vertcoin (VTC) has been gain steam in the past month
Has the nicest chart in crypto land. Most charts when compared to BTC (Etherium, Litecoin, etc) over the year have gone down due to Bitcoin's meteoric rise. Vertcoin has actually been GOING UP when paired against Bitcoin (see screenshot below)

Vertcoin touts itself as a decentralized currency owned by its users.

Its mining algorhythm is ASIC-resistant, which is good news for GPU miners. 

Vertcoin is Segwit activated (not many coins are)

In Litecoin’s roadmap it is explicitly states that they are going to be working on cross chain atomic swaps with Vertcoin.

Transactions are super quick.

Has a large community that is growing daily.

Vertcoin seems to be showing that it is around for the long haul. I think this could be the next big coin on the market.

**Disclaimer: At the time of this writing I am holding VTC long. These are just my opinions and should not be considered trading advice. All Star Trading Team and myself do not endorse buying or selling of any of the tickers discussed. All Star Trading Team and myself may have positions in some of the tickers mentioned. All Star Trading Team and myself are not compensated by any company, investment firm, or individual to express specific opinions of any tickers we analyze. Trading securities inherits risk, All Star Trading Team and myself assume no responsibility for capital lost based on the opinions expressed in this blog.

PayPal Co-Founder Peter Thiel: Bitcoin Has ‘Great Potential Left’

https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/paypal-co-founder-peter-thiel-bitcoin-great-potential-left/

Billionaire investor Peter Thiel believes bitcoin critics are “underestimating” the cryptocurrency’s “great potential” to become the “cyber equivalent of gold”.

“If bitcoin ends up being the cyber equivalent of gold it has a great potential left,” he said, “Bitcoin is mineable like gold, it’s hard to mine, it’s actually harder to mine than gold. And so in that sense it’s more constrained,” he added.

‘Metronome’: SegWit2x Developer Jeff Garzik is Also Building an Altcoin

https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/metronome-segwit2x-developer-jeff-garzik-is-also-building-an-altcoin/

"Bloq intends to unveil Metronome today at the Las Vegas Money 20/20

The project is being developed by Bloq chief executive Jeff Garzik, a former Bitcoin Core developer who is also the lead developer for the contentious SegWit2x hard fork.

Metronome’s key feature is the ability to operate on top of multiple blockchains, which developers say will ensure its survival if the underlying blockchain — such as Bitcoin or Ethereum — becomes compromised or simply becomes supplanted by another cryptocurrency in the future. Additionally, users will be able to transfer metronomes across the various blockchains."

This definitely seems like one to watch out for; not sure how desirable or safe it is to allow the feature to jump between blockchains, but it definitely piques my interest.

How To Set up a Crypto Currency Trading Account (Step-by-step Guide)

Instructions to set up crypto Trading Account
(Read entire guide first before proceeding!)

1. Register at coinbase using the link below:
https://www.coinbase.com/join/58d87a01b33c483018fc587e **

Coinbase will act as your online wallet for Bitcoins and will allow you to buy or sell them. Bitcoins are the standard of currency for cryptos.
(Use above reference link, Deposit $100 or more in Coinbase and get $10 worth of bitcoin free!!)

2. Register a payment method on Coinbase.
You will need to register either a bank account or a credit/debit card in order to buy crypto currency.
Using a Bank Account: This method takes longer to register, as they have to deposit 2 small amounts in your account first in order to verify your account. This method also incurs a wait time to receive the crypto currency purchased (up to 1 week). The fees with this method are lower though, so if you aren't in a rush to receive the crypto currencies this is the way to go.
Using a credit/debit card: This method is usually much quicker to register. This method also allows you to receive crypto currencies you buy instantly. The fees are higher with this method though, and sometimes your bank will flag your card due to unusual activity (A call to your bank straightens this out fairly quickly). Use this method if you want to get right into the action.

3. Buy bitcoin on coinbase

Buy page looks as seen above.

**PROTIP: If you are buying Crypto Currency specifically to trade on the exchange, then buy Litecoin. The fees to transfer to Poloniex is only a penny, and it usually transfers quicker than Bitcoin. Once you have Litecoin in Poloniex, you can just sell it on the exchange so you then have Bitcoin!

4. Register at Poloniex using the link below:
https://poloniex.com
Poloniex is the actual brokerage you will use to trade cryptocurrencies.

5. Transfer money from Coinbase to Poloniex.
Once your poloniex account is set up, go to:
https://poloniex.com/balances
Then in the list find BTC. on that specific row, click Deposit. A prompt will expand explaining to only send Bitcoin to this address. Click "Deposit Address". Copy the ENTIRE CODE.   (MAKE SURE ITS THE RIGHT ROW AND MAKE SURE YOU COPY THE CODE ENTIRELY OR YOU WILL LOSE YOUR BITCOIN IN CYBERSPACE)

Now go back to Coinbase using the link below
https://www.coinbase.com/send
PASTE ENTIRE CODE into the recipient box, then choose the amount to send (click use max to just send the entire amount if you wish)
Sending can take some time anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour, check this link to see the progress of transfer:
https://poloniex.com/depositHistory
Don't fret if your deposit isn't showing yet, sometimes it can take 5-10 minutes to register the transaction in their database.

Once its done sending your account is funded and you will now be able to trade cryptos on Poloniex!

**This link is an affiliate link, it allows us both to receive $10 in Bitcoin if you create an account using it and then deposit $100 or more. I only share affiliate links that will benefit the user, and to websites that I personally trust.

Gotta Love Overstock $OSTK Right Now for Starting an ICO exchange

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/17/traders-bet-on-overstock-over-bitcoins-blockchain-technology.html

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-10/short-seller-cohodes-unveils-overstock-long-in-u-turn-on-old-foe

• Overstock.com shares surged to four-year highs as investors bet on the company's investment in blockchain, the technology behind bitcoin.
• Attention on the viability of blockchain has grown as IBM and JPMorgan Chase separately announced this week they are working on a blockchain-based platform to improve the efficiency of global payments.
• Long-time short seller Marc Cohodes also cited the potential of blockchain when he recommended Overstock.com in a presentation last week.

Opening up a market for ICOs is a huge deal. It's an even bigger deal that an established company like Overstock is the one starting it. This marks a historical occasion as it brings big attention to block chain technology as a whole to the traditional investor. It also marks a huge milestone in the adoption of cryptocurrencies as legitimate financial vehicles. 

This can be a huge money maker for Overstock once it launches, and will bring more volume to the cryptocurrency market as a whole, bringing it the attention it deserves. 

*I have no position in Overstock ($OSTK), but may be going long in this stock in the next 72 hours. Looking for an entry in the $33-$35 range with a PT of $48 and a stop loss of $29.*

**Disclaimer: These are just my opinions and should not be considered trading advice. All Star Trading Team and myself do not endorse buying or selling of any of the tickers discussed. All Star Trading Team and myself may have positions in some of the tickers mentioned. All Star Trading Team and myself are not compensated by any company, investment firm, or individual to express specific opinions of any tickers we analyze. Trading securities inherits risk, All Star Trading Team and myself assume no responsibility for capital lost based on the opinions expressed in this blog.

Stellar Lumens Co-Founder Presenting Alongside VP of Global PayPal Consumer Products

https://us.money2020.com/sessions/reimagining-cross-border-payments-simpler-faster-cheaper-more-accessible

Interesting play on the hype up to the presentation tomorrow, will be even crazier if they announce any sort of partnership.

MasterCard Announces That Payments Can Now be Made on Blockchain

https://futurism.com/mastercard-announces-that-payments-can-now-be-made-on-blockchain/

Launched during the Money 20/20 Hackathon in Las Vegas this past weekend after testing and validation had been completed, this service is slated to become available to customers this week. “MasterCard’s blockchain solution provides a new way for consumers, businesses and banks to transact and is key to the company’s strategy to provide payment solutions that meet every need of financial institutions and their end-customers,”

I am going to start posting crypto news and analysis here

Figure this is a good place to post all the interesting news I see for later review, as well as some analysis of cryptos!