Crypto continues to be one of the most promising investment areas

There are few topics that shape the current rise in capital investments and asset prices - and the culture surrounding this bull market - as much as the field of cryptocurrencies. The explosive surge in Bitcoin price gets most of the attention, but the bigger topic is a lot bigger than just Bitcoin. A new concept of money and the transaction of value is emerging, and it's gaining traction as legitimacy grows, driven in large part by brand loyalty and influential supporters. This group now includes Tesla, Cathie Wood, Square, PayPal, MicroStrategy and large Wall Street companies such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan. With that in mind, let's take a look at some of the more interesting opportunities for stocks with links to the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, including: HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd (OTCMKTS: HVBTF), Minerco Inc (OTCMKTS: MINE), and Marathon Patent Group Inc (Nasdaq: MARA). HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd (OTCMKTS: HVBTF) owns state-of-the-art, green energy data center facilities in Canada, Sweden and Iceland that continuously produce newly minted digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum in the cloud. The company's facilities offer shareholders exposure to digital currency mining operating margins as well as a portfolio of crypto coins. HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (OTCMKTS: HVBTF) recently announced the purchase of 4,180 next-generation MicroBT WhatsMiner M31S + miners with a total operating hash performance of 334 petahashes per second (PH / s) as the company continues to expand its bitcoin mining operations. According to the press release, with the addition of these 4,180 MicroBT WhatsMiner M31S + miners, HIVE's total operational hash rate in Bitcoin mining will almost double to an estimated 653 PH / s. Based on the orders placed, this new equipment is expected to be delivered in 9 tranches in 2021, with 180 miners in April and 500 miners each month for the remainder of the 2021 calendar, starting with delivery in May. And the stock has done well for the past few days, up about 62% in that time. HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (OTCMKTS: HVBTF) posted total revenue of $ 17.3 million during the company's most recently reported quarterly figures - a figure that represents a 9.2% year-over-year growth rate. In addition, the company has a strong balance sheet, with cash well in excess of current liabilities ($ 22.1 million versus $ 12.6 million). Minerco Inc. (OTCMKTS: MINE) calls itself "The Magic Mushroom Company" and is the pioneer specializing in the research, production and distribution of psilocybin mushroom products ("Magic Mushrooms"). The SHRU blockchain token can be used for psilocybin and cannabis-related purchases. SHRU can be purchased at www.shrucoin.com. Consumers can also use the SHRUCOIN PAY app by visiting www.shrucoinpay.com. Minerco Inc. (OTCMKTS: MINE) recently announced the launch of its new blockchain token, SHRU, and its payment application, SHRUCOIN Pay, the second of the company's major goals set at the Sankofa Summit in January 2021. According to the company's press release, these innovations will include the ability to make buying psilocybin and cannabis easier with major credit cards. Though legal in certain markets, card companies have so far shied away from approving psilocybin or cannabis-related purchases as they are on Federal Schedule 1. The SHRUCOIN Pay model gives consumers full flexibility in choosing their payment method. The application is the first of its kind and will serve as a payment processing service such as PayPal or Cash App for pharmacies in legal markets. Julius Jenge, CEO of Minerco, commented, “Being from Africa this launch is special for me. As excited as I am about the future of SHRU, I am so excited about the fact that we have created a mechanism that enables us to give back to regions that have suffered from water shortages and poor living conditions for years. SHRU is the first step for us to fulfill our larger humanitarian mission as we grow financially here at Minerco. " Minerco Inc. (OTCMKTS: MINE) stocks are on a big upward move, up over 200% since December - and 1900% over that time. The stock has taken a hit in the past few weeks but has recently found strong support at its 50-day moving average. The company is moving towards the commercial phase.