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June 14, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Crypto Just Had One of Its Worst Days in History. Here's What You Need to Know

Massive liquidations, huge lay-offs, and withdrawal freezes add up to a bad day for cryptocurrency. Find out more.
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June 14, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Coinbase Fires 18% of Its Workforce. CEO Says Company 'Over Hired'

After implementing a hiring freeze earlier this month, Coinbase is laying off about 1,100 according to SEC filings made today. Read on for details.
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June 14, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Should You (or Anyone) Buy Avalanche (AVAX)?

Avalanche is a smart contract crypto that has attracted a number of projects to its ecosystem. Find out if that's enough to make AVAX a buy.
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June 14, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

This Top Crypto Has Gained Over 1,400% in 5 Years

Ethereum Classic hasn't been in the spotlight recently, but it's a solid crypto that's already survived one market crash. Here's what investors need to know about ETC.
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June 14, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Should You (or Anyone) Buy Gala (GALA)?

Gala Games was one of last year's top crypto performers, but it has struggled this year. Find out whether GALA is worth a closer look.
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June 14, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Crypto.com and BlockFi Announce Job Cuts as Crypto Winter Takes Hold

As crypto prices continue to struggle, exchanges have to take drastic measures to survive. Find out why Crypto.com and BlockFi will cut jobs.
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June 13, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Binance Pauses Bitcoin Withdrawals Amid Crypto Freefall

Binance paused Bitcoin withdrawals for three hours today. Find out what happened and what it means for investors.
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June 13, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Crypto Scams Hit $1 Billion Milestone Since 2021. Here's How to Protect Yourself

A new report from the Federal Trade Commission finds that 1 in 4 dollars lost to scammers involve crypto -- that's the most of any payment type. Find out more.
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June 13, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Here's Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano Are Down by Over 15% Today

Cryptocurrency prices were in free fall today with even top cryptos registering double-digit gains. Find out what's driving the negative price action.
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June 13, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Binance.US Is Being Sued by Investors Over Terra Meltdown

Plaintiffs sue Binance.US claiming it knowingly misrepresented a very unstable coin as safe. Learn more here.
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June 13, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

What's the Worst-Case Scenario for Bitcoin This Year?

Crypto has struggled so far this year. Find out if Bitcoin will be able to put its problems behind it or if there's more trouble in store.
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June 13, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

This Bad Piece of Crypto Investing Advice Cost Me Hundreds of Dollars

There's some excellent crypto advice out there, but not all articles and videos on crypto investing are helpful. Find out how to avoid following bad advice.
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June 13, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Bitcoin Plunges to 18-Month Low. Should You Buy?

Bitcoin has fallen almost 20% in just 24 hours. Find out what's driving the plummeting prices and what it means for cryptocurrency investors.
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June 13, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

DeFi Lender Celsius Pauses Withdrawals. Here's What It Means for Crypto Investors

Celsius says it is pausing withdrawals in order to preserve and protect assets. But there's little in the blog post to reassure its customers. Find out why.
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June 13, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Celsius (CEL) Craters 63% Today, Freezing All Withdrawals

Crypto banking platform Celsius sent an email to its 1.7 million users that all accounts are frozen as it struggles to meet liquidity needs. Read on for details.
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June 13, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Bitcoin (BTC) Falls 18% in 24 hours to $22,000, Sets 18-Month Low

A higher inflation rate than expected could push the Fed to boost interest rates faster, and Bitcoin falls on the news. Read on for details.
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June 10, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Mastercard to Allow NFT Purchases With Its Cards in Several Marketplaces

Mastercard partners with NFT marketplaces so you can purchase NFTs without needing crypto. Read the full article to find out more.
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June 10, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

How Fractal's New Crypto-Gaming Wallet Could Drive Crypto Mass Adoption

A new crypto wallet allows non-crypto users to experience NFT gaming with a simple sign-in with Google, Twitter, or Discord. Read on to learn more.
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June 10, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

If You'd Spent $100 on Each Top 50 Crypto 5 Years Ago, You'd Have Over $40,000 Today

Only 10 cryptos have held their positions in the top 50 by market cap for five years. Find out how your investments would have done if you'd bought these in 2017.
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June 10, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Salesforce Launches NFT Platform

Salesforce unveils new NFT Cloud platform, despite concerns and decreased NFT interest.
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June 10, 2022 | By Charlie Pastor, CFP®

New Bill Could Change How Crypto Markets Are Regulated

Wide-ranging legislation seeks to hand over regulation of the crypto markets to the CFTC, tie stablecoins to fiat currencies. Find out more.
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June 10, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Cardano Founder Confirms Crypto Bear Market, but How Long Will It Last?

Bitcoin's price has more than halved since its November high and many other cryptos are down even more. Find out what a bear market means for investors.
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June 9, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why Chainlink (LINK) Is Up 9% Today

Chainlink is on the rise after the release of the blockchain's roadmap and new opportunities. Read the full article to find out the details.
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June 9, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why This Bloomberg Strategist Has High Hopes for Bitcoin and Ethereum

Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence shares his views on the current cryptocurrency bear market. Find out more.
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June 9, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why 75% of Retailers Plan to Accept Crypto in the Next Two Years

A vast majority of U.S. retailers have plans to accept crypto payments in the next two years. Read the full article to find out the details.