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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.
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June 9, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

South Korea Launches Investigation Into Luna's Parent Company

An investigation by South Korean authorities has been launched against Terraform Labs, a blockchain tech company founded by Do Kwon. Find out more.
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June 8, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why Cardano (ADA) Is Up 10% Today

Cardano is rising as excitement for the Vasil hard fork approaches. Read the full article to find out what it means for the crypto going forward.
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June 8, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why Binance Coin (BNB) Is Up 5% Today

The coin that powers the largest cryptocurrency exchange sees gains on the market today. Find out more.
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June 8, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Why Chainlink (LINK) Pumped 16% Today. Is Now the Time to Buy It?

Chainlink announced a new staking feature to enhance its network by incentivizing users and operators. Read on for more details.
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June 7, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Largest Barrier to Bitcoin Usage Is Lack of Understanding, Study Shows

The Block-sponsored study surveyed 9,500 people in 14 countries, with some interesting findings. Read on to learn more.
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June 7, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Binance Coin (BNB) Down 8% on SEC Investigation

News reports say that the SEC is investigating whether Binance Coin is operating as an unregistered security. Find out what this might mean for BNB investors.
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June 7, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

The Largest Crypto Bill Has Finally Been Unveiled. Here Are the Key Points.

A bipartisan bill that will bring long-awaited regulation to the decentralized financial sector has been unveiled. Learn more here.
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June 7, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Highlights of the Sweeping New Crypto Bill in Congress

A comprehensive crypto bill addresses stablecoin safety, tax breaks, energy use, classification of cryptos, and more. Read on for details.
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June 7, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Bipartisan Crypto Bill Hits Congress Today. Here's What We Know

Congressional lawmakers will get their first look at proposed crypto legislation today -- just don't expect it to pass soon. Read on for more details.