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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.
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May 10, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why Chain (XCN) Is Up 12% Today

Chain sees a rise during the crypto plunge. Find out what's causing it to go up when other cryptos are dropping.
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May 9, 2022 | By Lyle Daly

7 Things to Know Before You Buy STEPN (GMT)

STEPN is a move-to-earn app that pays users cryptocurrency for their physical activity. Learn more about it to decide if you should invest or try it yourself.
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May 9, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Bitcoin Drops to 10-Month Low. 4 Ways to Avoid Panic Selling Your Crypto

Bitcoin's price has fallen over 20% in the past week. Find out how to avoid making panic decisions when it comes to your crypto investments.
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May 9, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Why Ethereum Is Down 12% Today

Ethereum's price fell to a 10-month low today, with a 20% drop in just a week. Find out what's driving Ethereum's price down.
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May 9, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

What Bitcoin's Drop Below $32,000 Means for Investors

Bitcoin's fallen to a 10-month low of less than $32,000. Find out what's driving its price down and how investors can manage these dramatic drops.
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May 9, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Bitcoin Breaks Beneath $33,000 Setting New 2022 Low. Is Now the Time to Buy?

Rising interest rates and inflation are hitting stocks and volatile investments such as crypto hard. Read on to learn how it's affecting Bitcoin.
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May 8, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Crypto Prices Slump Further Over Weekend. Will Crypto Crash Continue?

Economic and geopolitical pressures are hammering cryptocurrencies. Find out what's behind the latest price slump and what investors can expect next.
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May 8, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

​​Bitcoin Plummets and Nears Lowest Price This Year. Has It Reached Its Bottom?

Bitcoin fell below $35,000 this weekend and it may still fall further. Find out why extreme fear now rules crypto prices and what it means for investors.
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May 7, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Should You Put Your Tax Refund Into Crypto?

Some Americans will receive over $3,000 in tax refunds this year. Find out if it’s a good idea to put that money into crypto or whether there might be other ways to spend it.
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May 7, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Expert Predictions: Can Crypto Crash Further?

Bitcoin is down over 40% from its all-time high, but some analysts think it could drop more. Find out what experts predict will happen next.