Crypto currencies

Although it’s more than three years in the making, Solana can still be considered a new cryptocurrency to watch since it’s still in its beta release. Though it’s production ready, the platform has suffered from several hiccups in the last two years which have stunted its growth somewhat. Markets Bitcoin is credited with being the first decentralised cryptocurrency. Like all cryptocurrencies, it’s controlled through a blockchain transaction database, which functions as a distributed public ledger. Bitcoin was created by Satoshi Nakamoto – whether the name refers to an individual or a group is unknown.

If you’re not quite ready to dive into cryptocurrency, there are some related investments to consider. For example, some Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) offer “ways to play” in the crypto market, but do not directly hold cryptocurrency or its derivatives. In general, these ETFs hold stock in companies with exposure to or involvement in processes that interact with or support crypto markets by participating in mining or simply by holding large balance-sheet positions in cryptocurrency. These investments allow you to dabble in this emerging landscape without taking the cryptocurrency plunge. Cryptocurrencies Traditional exchanges have opportunities in crypto beyond listing Bitcoin ETFs, including selling market data and tokenizing other assets.