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May 4, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Breaking: California Governor Signs Executive Order to Promote Crypto

California Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order means the state will begin creating a regulatory framework for crypto. Find out what it means for crypto in the state.
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May 4, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

The SEC Is Hiring Experts to Combat Crypto Fraud. How Might This Help Investors?

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s crypto unit is ramping up hiring. Here's how this could help current and future investors.
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May 4, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

The Fed Just Raised Rates by 0.50%. What Does It Mean for Crypto Investors?

The Federal Reserve's 0.50% interest rate hike is the biggest in over 20 years. Find out what it means for crypto investors.
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May 4, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why TRON Is Up 10% Today

TRON has been on an upward trajectory marked by a 10% gain today. What’s going on?
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May 4, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why ApeCoin Is Up 19% Today

ApeCoin spiked today after Elon Musk changed his profile picture to a Bored Ape Yacht Club avatar. Could this be the boost the coin needs after Yuga Lab’s weekend disaster?
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May 4, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Is Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Good for Crypto?

An industry insider says that even if Elon Musk makes "awful impulsive decisions," his Twitter deal will be good for Web 3 and crypto. Here’s why.
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May 4, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Why ApeCoin (APE) Surged 26% Today. Should You Buy?

The crypto born from the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT series pumped 26% this morning after Elon Musk did this one thing on Twitter. Read on to learn more.
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May 4, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

​​Forget Solana: These 4 Cryptos Could Beat It This Spring

Solana's price grew by over 11,000% last year. However, it has struggled in 2021 and these cryptocurrencies could outperform it in the coming months.
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May 3, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Why Coinbase Is Changing The Way It Lists Cryptos

Coinbase revamps its listing process in an attempt to discourage front-running. Will it work?
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May 3, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

China Is Accepting a Digital Currency to Pay Taxes. What Does This Mean for Crypto?

China's banking system is ramping up their efforts by creating the digital yuan. How might this affect cryptocurrency? Read on to find out.
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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

Musical Artists Turn to NFTs Over Streaming Services to Earn More. What Does This Mean for the Metaverse?

Musical artists are choosing NFTs and Web3 over more-traditional streaming services. Here’s how it could change music forever.
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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?