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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.
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May 6, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Shiba Inu Launches a New Metaverse Project. How Could This Impact Its Price?

SHIB: The Metaverse is on the scene. Here are the details on this new expansion of the Shiba Inu ecosystem.
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May 6, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Starbucks to Launch NFT-Based Membership Community in Big Web 3 Play

America’s most well-known coffeehouse plans to launch a new Web 3 loyalty program for consumers, focusing specifically on NFTs. Here’s what you should know.
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May 6, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Mercedes Races Into NFTs With New F1 Art

Mercedes leans into a partnership with FTX to produce rear wing NFTs. Read the full article to discover how it could affect fans of Formula 1 Racing.
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May 6, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Bitcoin and Ethereum Are Both Down at Least 8.5% the Past Day. Should You Buy?

The two top cryptocurrencies by market value are nearing eight-week lows. Is this downturn a buy or bolt opportunity? Read on to find out.
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May 5, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Bitcoin Drops Below $36,000, Should You Buy?

Bitcoin's price fell almost 10% in just 14 hours today as the market digested the Federal Reserve rate hike. Find out what it means for investors.
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May 5, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Binance Has Been Approved in its First European Country

France has become the first European country to accept Binance. Read the full article to find out how this could affect the cryptocurrency industry.
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May 5, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Zilliqa Is Up 20% Today: Should You Buy?

Zilliqa's Metapolis metaverse and promise of a metaverse-as-a-service product has sparked attention. Find out if this cryptocurrency deserves a place on your watchlist.
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May 5, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

These 3 Top Cryptos Are Making Big Gains on Positive Federal Reserve News

The Federal Reserve moved to increase interest rates by half a percent, what does this mean for cryptos?
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May 5, 2022 | By David Chang, ChFC®, CLU®

This Crypto Has Gained 2,000% in 2 Months. Should You Buy?

Meta description: STEPN (GMT) is a lifestyle app that has become one of the most popular cryptocurrencies. Here are the pros and cons to consider before you buy.
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May 5, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

California Just Became the Most Crypto-Friendly State

Governor Newsom signed an executive order to help put California ahead of the cryptocurrency curve. Learn how California has become the most crypto-friendly state.
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May 5, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Crypto Goes Vogue as Gucci Prepares to Accept Over 10 Cryptocurrencies

Gucci reveals plans to begin accepting cryptocurrency payments in stores. Read the full article to find out the details.
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May 5, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Today's Top 3 Crypto Gainers: Zilliqa, Anchor Protocol, and Loopring Soar on Fed News

Layer 2 crypto rose over 20% in 24 hours on a surge of social media attention. Find out more about today's top gainers.
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May 5, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Crypto to Have 1 Billion Users in 10 Years Says Coinbase CEO

Find out why this cryptocurrency influencer is so bullish on the space when the entire crypto market is currently down 38% from its peak.
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May 5, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Forget Ethereum: These 3 Cryptos Could Beat It This Spring

The much-awaited Ethereum merge has been delayed. But Ethereum isn't the only smart contract crypto around. Here are three to watch in the coming months.
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May 4, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Bitcoin Up 6% on Fed Rate Announcement

The crypto market cap rose 5%, taking it back above the $1.8 trillion mark. Here’s why prices rose after the biggest rate hike since 2000.