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By Juan M. Villaverde On February 9, 201807:00 AM Eastern
We just released some important ratings changes on major cryptocurrencies. If you’re a subscriber, check your inbox for the email we sent you an hour ago. If not, you can join here.
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By Mandeep Rai On February 7, 201807:55 AM Eastern
Have you ever heard the term “buy and hodl”?
No, that’s not a typo. “Hodl” is Bitcoin slang that means “hold through thick and thin” — from the early days when it was trading for a fraction of...
On January 24, 2018, the first Weiss Cryptocurrency Ratings were released. Bitcoin got a C+ (“fair”). And many in the crypto community fiercely denounced the grade as overly punishing. This paper...
Wow! What a week! Even before we released our first Weiss Cryptocurrency Ratings last Wednesday, our website got hit by a massive cyberattack from Asia.
(See CNBC’s story about that here.)
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By Gavin Magor On February 1, 201807:50 AM Eastern
I’ll bet that, like almost everyone I know, you complain like heck about the cost of your home insurance -- usually once a year when you get the annual statement. But you probably just pay it...
By Jon D. Markman On January 26, 201802:00 PM Eastern
Obviously good. That’s how Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin just characterized the recent collapse of U.S. dollar. Moments later, all hell broke loose.
Currency markets are intertwined, and...
By Juan M. Villaverde On January 25, 201807:00 AM Eastern
Hey all! I’m Juan Villaverde.
Today, I’m here to address criticisms regarding our ratings methodology.
First off, any and all feedback is welcome! I mean that.
We’re delighted with the...
By Martin D. Weiss, Ph.D. On January 24, 201808:00 AM Eastern
Living and working in South Florida has its benefits, and not just the weather! We’re only a short drive from Miami, where the annual North American Bitcoin Conference was held last week. Given...
By The Weiss Ratings Team On January 24, 201807:00 AM Eastern
Dear Friends,
Wow! What a day! After a cyberattack last night, we’re seeing a barrage of criticism on the Web, especially from disappointed Bitcoin and Ripple fans.
Understood! Many see...
By Gavin Magor On January 23, 201808:00 AM Eastern
If you had to make a bet, and you knew that 37 times out of 39 you would win, how much money would you wager? After all, this isn’t a coin flip, some 50/50 probability game. This is tossing the...