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March 31, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Why Zilliqa (ZIL) Has Gained 270% in the Past Week

Zilliqa is due to launch its Metapolis in April, and recent press announcements have got people fired up. Find out more about this pumping crypto.
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March 31, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

4 Altcoins to Watch Closely in April

Tezos, COTI, Audius, and Ethereum are all worth keeping on your watchlist in April and beyond. Find out why these projects could have long-term potential.
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March 30, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Dogecoin Was Up 17% Last Week as Cofounder Wants It Accepted as Legit 'Digital Currency'

One of Dogecoin's creators wants us to stop thinking of DOGE as a joke token and instead as a true digital currency.
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March 30, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Should You Invest in Bitcoin? Here's What Bill Gates Thinks

Bill Gates is concerned about the environmental costs of Bitcoin mining. Find out what else one of the world's richest men thinks about Bitcoin.
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March 29, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Ethereum Merge Sparks Supply-Squeeze Price Jump Over 40%. Should You Buy?

The price of the Ether coin has jumped 40% in the past few weeks. Here's what the reasons for that are.
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March 29, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Here's What the Ethereum Merge Means for Investors

Excitement is growing around the Ethereum merge, a switch to proof-of-stake validation that will dramatically reduce its energy consumption. Learn more about the merge.
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March 29, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Coinbase Reportedly Close to Buying the Biggest Crypto Exchange in Latin America

According to local news reports, Coinbase is finalizing a deal with 2TM, the Brazilian company behind Mercado Bitcoin. Find out more.
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March 29, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

This Crypto Has Turned $1,000 Into Almost $95,000 in 5 Years

Stellar Lumens grew by 100% in 2021, which is not as impressive as other cryptos. However, it's grown over 9,000% since 2017.
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March 28, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Bitcoin Surges Past $47,000. Can It Climb Higher?

Bitcoin has rallied to $47,000, reclaiming much of its 2022 losses. Find out why the lead cryptocurrency is soaring and what to expect next.
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March 28, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Entire Crypto Market Is Up 6% Today After Positive Remarks From Janet Yellen

The Treasury secretary told CNBC on Friday that there are benefits to crypto, which may have sparked a weekend surge in the space.
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March 28, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Will Bitcoin Rebound Soon? History Says No

A report warns of a deep and prolonged dip in Bitcoin prices. Find out why recent price performance suggests crypto won't recover in the near future.
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March 28, 2022 | By Robert Davis

If I Could Only Buy 1 Crypto Right Now, This Would Be It

Waves is up more than 20% over the last seven days. Here's why it should be on your watch list.
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March 28, 2022 | By Robert Davis

These 2 Cryptos Are Set to Crush Ethereum

Investors may find gains with tokens other than Ethereum in this time of market uncertainty. Check out these DeFi tokens worth keeping an eye on.
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March 26, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

4 Steps to Take Before Buying Your First NFT

The NFT market was worth over $40 billion in 2021. If you're considering buying your first NFT, here are four steps to make the process easy and fun.
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March 26, 2022 | By Lyle Daly

5 Things to Know Before You Buy Stellar (XLM)

Stellar is one of the most popular low-cost cryptocurrency investments. Learn a few key facts about it to see how it works and decide if you should buy in.
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March 25, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Crypto Market Breaks $2 Trillion Again. What Next?

The total value of the cryptocurrency market is back above the $2 trillion mark. Find out what this means for crypto investors, and what we can expect to happen now.
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March 25, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Bitcoin Miners Fueled by Exxon Mobil Natural Gas Waste

A novel idea where previously wasted natural gas is now profitable for the fuel giant and produces cleaner electricity for BTC miners.
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March 25, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Here's Why Dogecoin Is Up 15% This Week

The decision by a network of crypto ATMs to trade Dogecoin on its machines has given the meme token a much-needed boost. But is it enough?
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March 25, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Here's Why Cardano Is Up Over 30% This Week

Cardano's price is up on news of a heavy weighting in Grayscale's latest fund, Coinbase staking, and increased cash on its ecosystem. Find out more.
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March 25, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

The Best Places to Live for Crypto Traders and Miners

From El Salvador, the first country to make Bitcoin legal tender, to Singapore, where crypto investors don't have to pay capital gains tax, here are some of the most crypto-friendly places.
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March 24, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Meta, Formerly Facebook, Files 8 Crypto Trade Applications

Meta continues to push its crypto plans, but lawmakers will likely push back on this latest move -- and push back hard.
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March 24, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Is Mark Cuban Wrong to Put 80% of His Portfolio Into Crypto?

Mark Cuban believes cryptocurrencies can change the way whole industries operate. Find out what types of crypto projects have caught his attention.
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March 24, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Should You (or Anyone) Buy Stellar (XLM)?

Stellar has been in the top 50 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization since its launch in 2014. Find out more about Stellar and its Lumens (XLM) crypto.
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March 23, 2022 | By Robert Davis

Ethereum Is Up 18% Over the Last Week. Why?

Ethereum has gained more than 18% in value over the last week. Here are a few reasons why the popular cryptocurrency is on the move.
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March 23, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Data Shows Shiba Inu Has Lost More Than 50,000 Users in a Week

The Shiba Inu crypto token has continued to lose thousands of users every day over the past week, after three straight months of gaining users.