Understanding the basics of buying Ripple on your phone

When you’re dipping your toes into the world of mobile crypto trading, it can feel like navigating through uncharted waters. The convenience of purchasing digital currencies like Ripple on your phone is unparalleled, but it does come with a learning curve. Thankfully, most mobile platforms offer intuitive interfaces that help simplify the process. The key lies in finding an app that provides clear instructions and streamlines the steps required to make your first purchase, turning what might seem like a complex transaction into a few taps on your device.

Before venturing into mobile cryptocurrency trading, it’s essential to grasp the basics of your chosen trading app, whether it’s Ripple or another digital currency. Begin by learning how to set up and secure your wallet, verify personal information, and transfer funds. These fundamental steps act as your anchor, providing a solid foundation for a successful trading journey in the vast crypto world.

The perks of using mobile platforms for real-time trading

The magic of mobile trading platforms is in their immediacy. The financial world doesn’t wait, and with a mobile app, neither do you. Real-time updates mean you’re always in the know, and the ability to act on a market movement as it happens couldn’t be more critical when dealing with cryptocurrencies’ volatile nature. Where once traders were tethered to their desks, a mobile platform gives you the freedom to manage your digital assets whether you’re lounging at the beach or commuting to work. This accessibility is revolutionizing how we think about and engage with trading.

The vital role of user interface design in mobile trading apps

An app’s user interface is the captain of your mobile trading experience. It’s essential for steering through the often complex world of crypto trading, and a well-designed interface can make or break your journey. A clutter-free and responsive design holds the key to a smooth sailing. It allows quick access to essential features like your crypto wallet, market analysis, and buy/sell functionalities. This attention to user experience ensures that both newcomers and seasoned traders can navigate the app confidently and effectively.

Unpacking the essentials of crypto trading for mobile users

Moving from traditional trading to mobile platforms might feel overwhelming, but it’s actually making trading more user-friendly. In the mobile-first era, apps simplify complex processes into manageable steps. They guide you in setting up your wallet, explain terms, and even let you practice trades. This makes the learning process smoother and opens up crypto trading to a wider audience, encouraging more people to explore the possibilities of digital assets.

Fortifying your digital assets in the mobile realm

Security is a top priority when it comes to handling your digital assets via mobile. Mobile trading platforms are continuously enhancing their security protocols to ensure that your investments are protected from any virtual storms that may come your way. Encryption, two-factor authentication, and secure login processes form the bedrock of a trustworthy mobile trading app. It’s also up to individual users to follow best practices, such as using strong passwords and avoiding public Wi-Fi when trading, to maintain a tight ship for their digital treasures.

How mobile applications are changing the game for traders

With the world of crypto trading in your pocket, the control is quite literally at your fingertips. The user-centric designs of these apps mean that you get a personalized experience tailored to your trading style. Features like customizable dashboards and the ability to set up push notifications for price alerts allow you to remain agile and informed. Furthermore, the integration with other financial services means you can oversee all your investments from a single point of contact, simplifying your financial management even while you’re on the move.

Navigating the diverse portfolio of digital assets via mobile

The portfolio of digital assets at your disposal is as vast as the ocean. While Ripple might be your starting point, there’s a whole world of cryptocurrencies to explore. Modern mobile platforms offer an array of options, and they’re equipped with tools to help you understand each one’s ebb and flow. From in-depth charts to historical data analysis, these mobile apps ensure that you have a comprehensive understanding of the market dynamics. This enables you to make informed decisions, be it a small ripple or a massive wave, as you manage your investments wherever you are.

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Telcoin — or TEL — announced this week that the company is now officially a member of the GSMA , “joining nearly 800 operators and more than 300 companies in the mobile ecosystem,” a tweet from the Telcoin team explains.

“Telcoin is the first telecom-focused cryptocurrency, distributed in partnership with GSMA network operators to mobile subscribers globally,” Telcoin’s page on the GSMA site elucidates. “Our central mission is financial inclusion – empowering a broad spectrum of mobile users with expanded access to the global financial system of the future. With or without a bank account, Telcoin can be used by anyone – tech-savvy smartphone users, unbanked feature phone users, and the rapidly growing middle segment of underbanked smartphone users alike.”

Following it’s successful ICO in January, the Telcoin team has reaffirmed its commitment to an ambitious roadmap for 2018 and beyond — a mission that could forever alter the mobile fintech landscape.

“By combining the reach of mobile networks and the fast, borderless nature of blockchain technology, we provide an easy and secure gateway to cryptocurrency adoption on any mobile device,” the GSMA profile of Telcoin clarifies.

Telcoin Pte. Ltd. is based in Singapore with a team operating out of Tokyo, Japan.

To learn more about Telcoin and its stated plans for “financial inclusion in a mobile world,” click here.

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As a premium real estate firm serving the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, Trivedi is offering clients the option to pay their real estate transaction commission with cryptocurrencies through Coinbase, the digital currency exchange platform.

“Our real estate shop is committed to providing our clients with exceptional service through a concierge approach, and are pleased to provide them with the option to pay the Realtor’s commission using cryptocurrency,” said Ashish Trivedi, President/Owner of Engel & Völkers Sherman Oaks. “As the real estate industry continues to evolve with various disruptors entering the business, accepting cryptocurrencies provides us a competitive edge in a very hot market.  As others in our industry to limit the full service real estate model, we continue to provide dedicated professional service, world-class marketing tools and technology, and specifically tailored services catering to their (clients) individual needs.”

Engel & Völkers Encino/Sherman Oaks is an exceptional real estate brokerage located on the well-known street of Ventura Boulevard in the San Fernando Valley. The shop specializes in the selling, buying, and investing in real estate properties worldwide. Allowing clients to use cryptocurrencies to pay commissions adds to our level of exclusive premium services, as well as enables them to capitalize on the profits made through cryptocurrency investments. 

To learn more about Engel & Völkers, click here.

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The following is a guest contributed post from Josh Ong, ‎Director of Global Marketing & Communications at Cheetah Mobile.

Cryptocurrency is having something of a moment, and not just financially. Even as the value of Bitcoin becomes ever more volatile, and other currencies like Ripple struggle to gain a foothold, cryptocurrency has still managed to captivate public curiosity and attract staggering amounts of investment. It’s even become part of pop culture: Companies like KFC now allow people to pay for their fried chicken using bitcoin, albeit only in Canada, and there is even a J-pop group called Kasotsuka Shojo (the Virtual Currency Girls) where each of the 8 members represents a different cryptocurrency, denoted by a special mask.

In the past several years, cryptocurrencies have experienced a remarkable shift in popularity; Bitcoin in particular started out as a shadowy currency of the internet underworld only to become the darling of the investment bank set (although it is still the currency of choice for black market deals).

Security Incidents

While there’s plenty to be positive about in this new world of cryptocurrency, that’s not to say there aren’t major concerns as well. In particular, there have been a number of security incidents of late to pay attention to. In August 2016, roughly 120,000 bitcoins valued at $72 million were stolen from Hong Kong’s Bitfinex exchange. Lest you think vulnerabilities to cryptocurrency are over and done with, recently it was uncovered that Electrum bitcoin wallets were left vulnerable to hackers for a two-year period. The vulnerability allowed any website, not to mention anyone covertly hacking any website, to steal bitcoin managed with Electrum. This bug was exploitable from February 2016 all the way to January 2018. In another recent security scare, 150,000 ethers worth $30 million have been reported as stolen due to a breach in Parity’s wallet software.

When these security breaches occur, real people suffer real losses. South Korean exchange Yapizon, for example, recently suffered a $5 million loss. The exchange’s solution how to deal with this turn of events was to punish all of its users. In a post, they wrote:

“After many discussions, legal and accounting consultations and reviews, We have come to the conclusion that it should be applied fairly to all members. It is also the most common way to go through the liquidation process. The loss of 37.08% will have the same effect on all members’ assets.”

Security Measures

Incidents such as the ones involving Bitfinex and Yapizon are what make people reluctant to put their trust in Bitcoin or other technologies that rely on blockchain to carry out transactions. That being said, there are tools out there that can help users keep their transactions secure and their information safe.

For all cryptocurrency transactions that involve blockchain, there needs to be some sort of reference point for the transaction. This reference point is also known as a private key, which is required for carrying out all actions regarding bitcoin, be it buying, selling, or trading. The security of your private key represents the security of your assets on the blockchain, so it’s important to make sure that it’s kept in a place that only you have access to – such as a blockchain wallet. A blockchain wallet functions, at the most basic level, as a way to secure your private key. More sophisticated mobile wallets might allow you to manage transactions directly from your mobile phone, and function as a record of those transactions.

While not exactly a failsafe option, mobile apps and digital wallets are able to employ security and protection measures in order to prevent private keys being stolen while in use. For example, apps might have secure keyboards can help prevent passwords from being leaked, or symmetrically encrypt private keys to ensure that they’re not stored in one place, thus minimizing the impact should a hack occur.

Cryptocurrencies on the rise

As more cryptocurrencies hit the market – from Ethereum to Ripple to Zcash to Dash to Kodakoin (“a photocentric cryptocurrency to empower photographers and agencies to take greater control in image rights management”), it will become even more important for people to be aware of the security risks inherent in blockchain technologies, as well as the ways of mitigating them. The cryptocurrency mania is likely to remain strong for a while, especially in light of the new partnership between MoneyGram and Ripple and the various blockchain initiatives cropping up in myriad industries.

The future of cryptocurrencies is undeniably hard to predict. Only two things are certain: one, it is a critical technology to pay attention to, and two, it will certainly be an entertaining ride.

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Upon completion, SuperPay users will be able to purchase and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies.

According to a provided statement, SuperCom’s secure mobile money and mobile payments solution, SuperPay, subject to local regulation, allows users to load funds into their SuperWallet mobile application through a credit card and bank account or by providing cash at any supporting top-up location or agent. SuperPay’s Bitcoin and cryptocurrency capabilities in development will allow users also without a bank account or credit card to load and receive funds and then use those funds to purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies. They will also be able to sell their cryptocurrency through the suite.

It is estimated that roughly two billion people around the world are unbanked, however more than one billion of them have access to a mobile phone.

“As part of our ongoing mission to serve governments and residents in developing countries, we have developed extensive cryptography and security capabilities inherent in our array of product offerings including mobile money and mobile payment,” said CEO and President of SuperCom, Arie Trabelsi. “And with the rising demand for access to various cryptocurrencies all over the world, we believe that SuperPay’s technology suite is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this opportunity, ultimately providing increased value to our customers. When completed, our solution will allow SuperPay users to both purchase and sell bitcoins as well as other cryptocurrencies, all without the need for a bank account.”

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Gravity4, a leading big data marketing cloud that recently introduced its blockchain subsidiary, will become the first marketing platform to offer advertising services to be paid in cryptocurrency.

Earlier this year, Gravity4 announced its artificial intelligence (AI) marketing engine, MonaLisa, which uses machine learning predictive solutions to forecast the highest performing media channels within the programmatic ad placement ecosystem.

So how does it work?

MonaLisa gives marketers the ability to control their consumer data and maximize ad placement efficacy by applying deep learning algorithms to data aggregated through Gravity4’s proprietary app center. The underlying technology is a pivotal piece in the company’s mission to develop blockchain technologies to eliminate ad fraud.

During the ad buying process, clients can now select BTC and ETH as a method of payment, and the Company plans to expand this to accept 40 coins in the near future. The option to pay in cryptocurrencies highlights Gravity4’s dedication to playing a critical role in the growth of the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem.

“Many companies that have completed token-offerings or ICOs have told us their biggest challenge was the lack of finding a mainstream marketing product,” said Gravity4 founder and CEO, Gurbaksh Chahal. “Now that our platform accepts cryptocurrency as a payment mechanism, we are setting a precedent for what will soon become LydianCoin, and be the voice for marketing services. We’ll continue to be a driving advocate and champion of the cryptocurrency industry as it continues toward mainstream market adoption.”

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