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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.
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March 23, 2022 | By Robert Davis

3 Meme Coins That Could Outperform Shiba Inu

Shiba Inu Coin has had an incredible run over the last year. But these three meme coins could surpass it in 2022.
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March 23, 2022 | By Robert Davis

These 3 Cryptos Are Set to Crush Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s run as the cryptocurrency of choice may be over. These three cryptos are set to surpass it in 2022.
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March 23, 2022 | By Dana George

This CEO Says Crypto Traders May Be 'Shocked' by Their 2021 Tax Bills

The IRS requires all cryptocurrency gains and losses to be reported. Keep reading to learn how this may impact your tax bill.
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March 22, 2022 | By Robert Davis

Bitcoin Is Up 10% Over the Last Week. Why?

Bitcoin has gained more than 10% in value over the last week. Here are a few reasons why the cryptocurrency is taking off.
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March 22, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Forget Bitcoin: These 3 Cryptos Could Beat It in 2022

Bitcoin is about 38% off its peak as it tries to claw back gains in recent weeks, but these three cryptos are on pace to beat it for the year.
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March 22, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Why a Market Making Billionaire Has Changed His Mind on Crypto

Citadel's Ken Griffin joins the list of billionaire crypto converts.
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March 21, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Shiba Inu Sheds Nearly 44,000 Users Over the Past 5 Days, Should you Sell or Buy?

Is dog-themed meme coin Shiba Inu losing its bite over its token holders?
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March 21, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Has Warren Buffett Become a Crypto Believer?

Warren Buffett's firm has put money into a crypto-friendly bank in Brazil. However, this doesn't mean he's changed his mind about Bitcoin. Find out why.
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March 20, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

This Under the Radar Crypto Could Skyrocket

Render is a distributed network that puts people's unused GPU power to work. Find out why this relatively unknown cryptocurrency could post huge gains.
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March 20, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Should You (or Anyone) Buy ICON (ICX)?

ICON can help blockchains talk to each other, a key issue in crypto today. Find out why interoperability could drive ICON's growth this year.
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March 19, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Should You (or Anyone) Buy GALA?

There are lots of ways to jump into online gaming, play-to-earn, the metaverse, and NFTs -- but only a few cryptos offer it all in one token like GALA.
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March 19, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Shiba Inu Could Be an Inflation Hedge for Turkish Government

Inflation in the nation of Turkey has climbed to 191%. It's gotten so bad citizens and officials are exploring crypto -- with a special focus on Shiba Inu.
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March 19, 2022 | By Lyle Daly

If You'd Bought $1,000 Worth of Stellar (XLM) 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Now

Stellar is a fast, inexpensive way to send any type of money around the world. Check out the incredible returns it has delivered to early investors.