Speculation clogs up blockchains, making them harder to use and ultimately less valuable, a working paper suggests.
The Activate network requires tokens to reach maturity within three years of the first token sale.
Chinese state-backed media are warning investors to remain rational amid a spike in interest in crypto companies.
Speculation about bitcoin's price is healthy, and it's the speculators who provide liquidity for miners and app development in the industry.
As human beings, we may not be able to prevent it due to its emotionally-charged discourse.
Is bitcoin merely a tool for financial speculation … or a real currency capable of being used to buy and sell goods, as well as for investment purposes?