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May 13, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why XRP Is Up 19% Today

In the midst of a tumultuous crypto market, XRP is on the rise today. Read on to learn why Japan and a piece of promising evidence may be encouraging investors to bet on the token.
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May 13, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

MLB Seeks to Hit a Home Run in the Metaverse With New NFT Deal

The new MLB NFT fantasy game could be the start of a new generation of fantasy sports games. Read on to find out why.
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May 13, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Is the Crypto Crash Finally Over With Bitcoin Back Above $30,000?

Bitcoin may be above $30,000, but it's too early to say the crypto crash is over. Find out what factors might impact the crypto market and any potential recovery in the coming months.
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May 13, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Dogecoin Surges 23%, Unphased by Musk's Announced Delay to Buy Twitter

Dogecoin was expected to play a role in Elon Musk's reworking of Twitter, but his tweeted deal delay hasn't slowed that crypto today. Read on to find out more.
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May 13, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Mark Cuban Says Crypto Crash Is Same 'Lull' That the Internet Went Through

Billionaire investor and Shark Tank judge says imitation is not the way for blockchains to succeed. Find out what Mark Cuban thinks smart cryptos need to do.
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May 13, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

What the Delay in Ethereum Merge Means for Investors

With around a million transactions per day, it's not surprising developers want to get the Ethereum merge right. Learn more about how a delay could cost it market share.
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May 12, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Crypto Collapse Sends Bitcoin and Ethereum Down at Least 28% the Past Week

Ethereum's price has not been this low since March 2021, while Bitcoin hasn't seen this level since December 2020. Read on to find out the scoop.
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May 12, 2022 | By David Chang, ChFC®, CLU®

Should You (or Anyone) Buy STEPN (GMT)?

STEPN (GMT) is a new cryptocurrency that is also a lifestyle app. In just two months, it's become one of the most popular cryptocurrencies.
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May 11, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Solana Plummets in Latest Crypto Crash, Should You Buy?

Solana crashed over 30% today amidst widespread market jitters. Find out what that means for investors.
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May 11, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Bitcoin Slips Below $29,000. What It Means for Investors

Bitcoin fell by 8% in 24 hours and top altcoins have dropped even further. Find out what's causing Bitcoin's latest price drop.
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May 11, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Breaking: Why Did Terra (LUNA) Crater 95% Today? Should You Buy?

Stablecoin TerraUSD fell 30%+ since losing its 1:1 peg to the U.S. dollar, but why is sister crypto LUNA tanking too? Read on to find out why.
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May 11, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Instagram to Begin Testing NFTs This Week. Here's What to Expect.

NFTs are coming to Web 2.0 this week in a new move from Instagram. Read more to learn what you can expect from your favorite photo and video-sharing app.
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May 11, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Coinbase Shares Poor Earnings and Warns That Bankruptcy Could Wipe User Funds

Coinbase’s poor first quarter could have major effects on users’ funds. Read on to find out why.
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May 11, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Why Maker Is Up Over 30% Today

Maker has gained over 30% as rival Terra falls by 98%. Find out why DAI is now the fourth largest stablecoin.
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May 11, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

6 Things to Know Before You Buy Cronos (CRO)

Cronos grew by over 850% but has shrunk in recent months. Learn more about this top 30 crypto, both the good and the bad.
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May 11, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Why Coinbase Stock Price Is Down 33% Today. Should You Buy?

The largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange blames broader market challenges for its 50% drop in revenue from the prior quarter. Read on to learn more.
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May 10, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why Kevin O’Leary Likes Stablecoins

Kevin O’Leary has been outspoken about his enthusiasm for cryptocurrency, but the lack of policy around it is stopping him from doing all he wants in the sphere. Here’s why.
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May 10, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why Maker (MKR) Is Up 12% Today

Maker rises as UST falls. Read on to find out how the two tokens are connected.
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May 10, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Today's Top 3 Crypto Gainers: Flow Surges on $725 Million Ecosystem Fund

Flow, Maker, and Polygon are all up today. The company behind Flow announced a fund to incentivize development. Find out what's driving today's other top gainers.
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May 10, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

KuCoin Raises $150M and Gets a $10B Valuation Despite Crypto Market Chaos

KuCoin has raised $150 million in funds with a valuation of $10 billion. How does this global cryptocurrency exchange plan to allocate the funds?
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May 10, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Binance Suspended LUNA and UST Withdrawals. What's Going On?

Binance pulls the plug on LUNA and UST withdrawals. Read on to find out the details.
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May 10, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Why Terra (LUNA) Is Down Over 50% Today

Terra's dollar-pegged stablecoin lost its peg and fell as low as $0.66 as investors lost confidence. Find out how this could impact the whole crypto market.
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May 10, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why Developers Are Buying Real Estate in Bitcoin and Ethereum

Using cryptocurrency to purchase real estate is becoming increasingly more popular, but what advantages does crypto have on traditional cash purchases?
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May 10, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Why Was Shiba Inu Up 23% Today? Should You Buy?

After losing $400 billion since the weekend, the broader crypto market is down about 2% today, however, Shiba Inu is up. Read on to find out why.
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May 10, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Legendary Trader Peter Brandt Thinks Bitcoin Could Drop to $28,000. Should Investors Be Worried?

Peter Brandt says Bitcoin's price could fall a lot further and stresses the importance of a long-term perspective. Here's why.