Technology Magazine July 2017 | Page 26

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Increased interest in alternative and digital currency makes Ethereum a startup to watch . With alt currencies like Bitcoin making ( positive and negative ) headlines every day , the ability to create your own cryptocurrency is a timely idea . Ethereum ’ s platform features smart contracts , blockchain and the ability to negotiate and enforce those contracts from within the site itself , making it user-friendly and accessible . With a market capitalisation of over $ 4 billion , Ethereum is one of the largest fintech start-ups on our list .
What barriers prevent people from investing ? For many , the amount of capital required can be overwhelming . Stash allows people to begin investing and supports more than 30 electronic fund transfers ( EFTs ) as of May 2017 . Users can start with as little as $ 5 , making the trading environment more accessible than ever before . Stash provides information about EFTs , including expense to predict , past performance and risk profile , thus making it easy for anyone to invest .
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