Examining the inter-connection between cryptocurrency, society and psychology.
4 hours ago 3 minute read 0 comments LocoSocioCrypto
A few weeks ago, I started re-watching Seinfeld on Netflix (not that there's anything wrong with that). Being a 90s kid, I watched a lot of Seinfeld growing up. However, watching it again in 2021 has been a (pleasantly) different experience. Mainly,...
29 Nov 2021 4 minute read 1 comment LocoSocioCrypto
*I will reveal the answer to this story on Friday, December 3rd at 6:00 pm EST* Vinnie Gallardo exited his house and began walking to his left down the sidewalk. Upon arriving at his destination, he knocked at the door and broke out into a wide smile...
24 Nov 2021 2 minute read 3 comments LocoSocioCrypto
India recently announced plans to potentially ban Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies within its borders. While we have seen this story before with China, I'm left wondering if this is the same sort of thing, or different? Why, India, Why? In my opini...
12 Nov 2021 2 minute read 1 comment LocoSocioCrypto
For many Canadians, Shakepay is their go-to exchange for buying cryptocurrency. In this article, I will go through some pros, cons, and special tidbits (timbits?) that I've noticed in my time using the app so far. Pros: Shakepay offers a feature kno...
8 Nov 2021 2 minute read 1 comment LocoSocioCrypto
If you were offered the option to receive your salary in Bitcoin instead of FIAT - would you choose to opt in? This choice may soon become a reality in Brazil, where Luizo Goulart (a Brazilian politician) recently introduced legislation which would...
2 Nov 2021 1 minute read 0 comments LocoSocioCrypto
The Facts: There is no country in the world with more cryptocurrency users than India. In fact, India has more crypto holders than the next 4 highest countries combined (see below). India - 100 million USA - 27 million Russia - 17 million Nigeria - 1...
4 Oct 2021 2 minute read 1 comment LocoSocioCrypto
The country of Switzerland is known around the world for many things: chocolate, watches, army knives, and banking to name just a few. However, it might be about time that we add cryptocurrency & blockchain technology to that list. In 2017, the Ether...
1 Oct 2021 1 minute read 0 comments LocoSocioCrypto
The Numbers According to recent data, the top 5 countries in the world for Bitcoin mining (measured by share of global hashrate - monthly average) are: 1. China (46%) 2. United States (16.8%) 3. Kazakhstan (8.2%) 4. Russia (6.8%) 5. Iran (4.6%) You m...
30 Sep 2021 2 minute read 1 comment LocoSocioCrypto
Full disclosure - I am NOT affiliated with Ember Fund. I'm just a crypto-nut who's constantly looking for free ways to earn some crypto! After stumbling upon Ember Fund on a Reddit page, I decided to download the app and see what all the fuss was abo...
30 Sep 2021 1 minute read 1 comment LocoSocioCrypto
On June 8th, 2021, El Salvador passed The Bitcoin Law - granting Bitcoin the status of legal tender. Many speculated on what this decision would mean for El Salvador, Bitcoin, and indeed cryptocurrency in general. However, the question this article w...
