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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.
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April 26, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Millions Worth of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs Stolen; How to Keep Your Wallet Safe

Bored Ape’s Twitter and Instagram were hacked, resulting in several NFTs being stolen. Read on for best practices for keeping your NFTs safe.
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April 26, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Here's Why Oasis (ROSE) Is Up Almost 17% Today

The price of privacy-focused smart contract crypto Oasis spiked on news of its Coinbase listing. Find out more about the ROSE cryptocurrency.
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April 26, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

Kraken Receives United Arab Emirates License to Operate Crypto Exchange

Kraken, one of the most well known and utilized cryptocurrency exchange and banking platforms in the U.S., recently received its Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). But what does this mean for the future of Kraken?
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April 26, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

NFTs Are Coming to Facebook and Instagram

Zuckerberg’s social media platforms might become the next destinations for snagging the hottest NFTs. Here's how Facebook is getting into the NFT world.
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April 26, 2022 | By Katie Clinebell

The Graph (GRT) Is Up 14% Today

With the expansion of the Graph Blockchain company’s efforts, many investors have good reason to invest in the chain’s native token.
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April 26, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Today's Top 3 Crypto Gainers: Dogecoin Spikes on Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal

Dogecoin, Oasis, and The Graph all outperformed the market today. Find out what's driving their prices up.
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April 26, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Bitcoin Will Be Available to Fidelity 401(k) Investors This Year

Fidelity plans to make Bitcoin part of its retirement offerings to its 23,000 employer clients who manage 20 million 401(k) accounts.
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April 26, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Many Americans Regret Their Crypto Purchases. Here's How to Avoid Buyer's Remorse

Almost half the Americans who bought crypto in the past year have regrets. If you're considering a crypto investment, here's how to plan before you buy.
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April 25, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Breaking: Dogecoin Surges 34% on Hype Over Elon Musk's Plans for Newly Purchased Twitter

Twitter announced it accepted Elon Musk's "best and final" price of $54.20 per share, a 38% premium over the stock's price on April 1.
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April 25, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Why XRP Was Down 8.33% Today

Fears of renewed COVID lockdowns in China send negative ripples across stock and markets, hitting Ripple Lab's XRP hard.
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April 23, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

You'll Be Shocked to Learn Which 10 Cryptos Are Still in the Top 50 After Five Years

A look at the changing face of the crypto industry shows that only 10 cryptos retained their top-50 rankings in a five-year period. Find out which ones.
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April 23, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Is LUNA 'Doomed to Fail'?

Terra's UST stablecoin is now the third-biggest stablecoin by market capitalization. Find out how it's grown so fast and whether it's sustainable.
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April 22, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

This Week's Top 3 Crypto Gainers: Is STEPN the Next Shiba Inu?

STEPN is up almost 2,000% since early March, prompting comparisons with Shiba Inu. Find out what's behind this crypto's growth spurt.
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April 22, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Coinbase and Visa Debut Upgraded Crypto-Reward Debit Card in the U.S.

No Coinbase crypto fees are incurred when using the card and users can pick from rotating crypto rewards or lock in a favorite.