The quick guide to the cryptos listed on Abra

Daniel McGlynn - Friday, October 19th, 2018

Abra a unique, all-in-one, crypto wallet that allows users to exchange between 28 cryptocurrencies, 50 fiat currencies, and the BIT10 crypto index. More assets will be added in the future, but in the meantime, we pulled together this quick guide to provide an introduction to the cryptoassets currently available on the app. Bitwise 10 Crypto Index | BIT10 The BIT10 is the world’s first easily accessible crypto index available to everyone, everywhere. Launched in October 2018, the BIT10 gives investors exposure to the top 10

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In focus: Cardano

Abra - Thursday, October 11th, 2018

Cardano is building a next-gen layered blockchain project Cardano is a third-generation blockchain and cryptocurrency project that leverages a unique two-layer architecture to enable better security and scalability. It is also the first blockchain platform designed and built based on peer-reviewed academic research. Conceptualized by Charles Hoskinson, one of the co-founders of Ethereum, the Cardano project emerged in 2014 in an effort to find the middle ground between the need for regulation and decentralization principles (including privacy) that are at the core of cryptocurrencies. From

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Talking about the BIT10 on the Unconfirmed podcast

Daniel McGlynn - Friday, October 5th, 2018

Abra on the Unconfirmed podcast

 Abra founder and CEO Bill Barhydt was a guest on episode 40 of Laura Shin’s Unconfirmed podcast. During the show, Barhydt explained how Abra’s new BIT10 crypto index token works. Launched earlier this week in partnership with Bitwise Asset Management to heavy demand, the BIT10 is designed as an easy-to-use crypto index that is readily accessible to everyone (there is a $5 minimum investment and no fees). In traditional finance, index funds are considered a foundational investing tool because they generally provide low-cost ways

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The BIT10

Daniel McGlynn - Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018

Introducing the world’s first cryptocurrency index for retail investors As of today, anyone around the world can invest in the new Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Token (BIT10) through the Abra app. The new token tracks the professionally-managed Bitwise 10 Large Cap Crypto Index through a partnership with San Francisco-based Bitwise Asset Management, the leading provider of cryptocurrency indexes. The BIT10 gives retail investors a simple way to benefit from the diversification and rebalancing of index investing. Now, by holding one asset, Abra users can gain exposure

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Abra’s synthetic currency

Daniel McGlynn - Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018

Abra is unlike any other crypto wallet or exchange currently in existence. At its core, Abra is a decentralized investing platform that uses cryptocurrencies as collateral to create synthetic assets. Abra’s synthetic asset model is the first of its kind and leverages bitcoin and litecoin blockchain-enabled smart contracts to reduce friction for anyone interested in buying, selling, and holding other assets such as alternative cryptocurrencies. Right now the technology provides a seamless investing experience for Abra users interested in gaining exposure to crypto assets and

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