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May 3, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

​​Today's Top 3 Crypto Gainers: Algorand Surges on FIFA Deal

FIFA signed a sponsorship and technical deal with smart contact crypto, Algorand (ALGO). Find out what else is happening in crypto land today.
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May 3, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

SEC Almost Doubles Its Cyber Enforcement Team in Advance of Crypto Regulation

The SEC seems to be preparing for pending crypto regulatory guidance related to Biden's executive order earlier this year. Read on to learn more.
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May 3, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

4 Altcoins to Watch Closely in May

Cryptocurrency prices have been largely stagnant in recent months, but there's still plenty going on behind the scenes. Here are four cryptos to put on your radar.
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May 2, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

A Look at Fantom's Steep Weekend Drop

Several factors have influenced the steady decline of Fantom prices in the past six months, including losing two key employees.
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May 2, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Bored Ape Yacht Club Crashed the Ethereum Network and Is Now Looking for a New Blockchain

Otherside’s first-ever mint reached record levels, pushing Ethereum a little too far in the process. Read on to understand the full story, plus how this has and may continue to affect ApeCoin.
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May 2, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Should Crypto Investors Be Worried by Solana's Latest Outage?

Solana's seventh outage this year was caused by bots on the Candy Machine NFT tool. Find out what these technical issues mean for investors.
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May 2, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Bored Ape Yacht Club Apologizes for Spike in Ethereum Fees

Would you pay $6,000 in transaction fees to buy an NFT? Find out why some Bored Ape Yacht Club fans were willing to do so.
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May 2, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Cronos (CRO) Was Down More Than 13% Today. Should You Buy?

A high-profile crypto project that paid $700 million to rename the Staples Center in Los Angeles, is struggling to remain "sustainable." Read on to find out why.
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May 2, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Warren Buffett Says He Wouldn't Pay $25 for All the Bitcoin in the World

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett remains unconvinced by Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Find out why the 91-year-old investor has no interest in buying Bitcoin.
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April 29, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Nexity and Polygon DAO Join Forces. Here’s What Investors Need to Know

Nexity and Polygon DAO collaborate to eliminate high gas fees, slow transactions, and other problems facing global trade today. Here are the details.
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April 29, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

The Graph Is Down More Than 10% Today. Should You Buy?

A promising crypto project that will be a big part of internet searches in the future is down double digits for the day and month. Read on to find out why.
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April 29, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Millions of Kids Are Crypto-Curious. Here Are 3 Key Lessons to Teach Yours

One of the world's leading asset management firms urges parents to talk to their kids about crypto. Do you?
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April 29, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why APE Is Up 15% Today

ApeCoin reaches an all-time high as Yuga Labs prepares for the launch of the Otherside metaverse. Read on to learn more.
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April 28, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why HEX Is Up 7% Today

HEX is the blockchain’s first certificate of deposit. But, what exactly does that mean in the crypto world?
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April 28, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Today's Top 3 Crypto Gainers: STEPN's GMT Continues Rally

STEPN steps up, SKALE scales, and The Graph gains. Find out what's moving today's top crypto gainers.
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April 28, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Gold Beats Bitcoin by 22% in 2022, Says Arcane Research

New research finds that gold has been a better inflation hedge than Bitcoin so far this year. Read on to see why that could be.
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April 28, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

David Beckham and Ronaldinho Are Making Big Crypto Plays. Here's What Investors Need to Know

Soccer fans might miss out big if they are not connected in the metaverse. Read on to find out why.
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April 27, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

I Was Just Added to the Coinbase NFT Beta Test. What I Found There Surprised Me

I just spent a few hours exploring the new Coinbase NFT marketplace, and what I found there was eye opening.
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April 27, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Robinhood Lays Off 340 Staff. Sign of Crypto Decline?

After a period of hyper growth, Robinhood is reducing its staffing numbers. Find out what this might tell us about the crypto industry.
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April 27, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Why Axie Infinity Is Down Almost 20% This Week

Axie Infinity has lost over 75% from its all-time high. Find out what's impacting the play-to-earn game's price, and whether it can recover.
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April 27, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

80% of Large Investors Predict Bright Future for Crypto, New Research Shows

A glimpse at results from a survey of both institutional and retail investors suggests a bullish future for crypto assets in general.
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April 27, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Why NEAR Protocol Is Down 11% Today

NEAR Protocol is a smart contract crypto that wants to change the way the web works. Find out why its price fell today.
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April 27, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Buy the Rumor, Sell the News? Dogecoin Erases Recent Gains

Dogecoin's price rose 30%, only to fall again and wipe out its gains. Find out one way that speculation can impact crypto prices.
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April 26, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Bitcoin Regains $40,000. But Optimism Is Short Lived

Elon Musk's Twitter takeover and a big Fidelity crypto retirement move gave crypto investors a fleeting sense of hope. Find out why Bitcoin couldn't sustain its price.
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April 26, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why Dogecoin (DOGE) Is Up 8% Today

The net worth of Elon Musk and Dogecoin could be connected in a big way. Let’s take a closer look to find out why.