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Jan. 21, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

3 Cryptos That Could Beat Bitcoin in 2022

For the past 10 years Bitcoin has had annualized returns of 220%, but there are three coins that could do better than Bitcoin this year.
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Jan. 21, 2022 | By Lyle Daly

Why This Legendary Billionaire Investor Is All In On Crypto

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies make up half of Bill Miller's personal portfolio. Find out why he likes Bitcoin and see if you should follow his investing advice.
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Jan. 21, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

5 Metaverse Cryptos to Watch in 2022

Metaverses surged in popularity toward the end of 2021 after Facebook's Meta rebrand. Find out which cryptocurrencies should be on your radar.
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Jan. 20, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Crypto.com Admits $34 Million Hack

Crypto.com has reimbursed customers whose crypto was stolen in a recent hack. Find out why critics are calling for more transparency from the popular platform.
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Jan. 20, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

SEC Sets Regulatory Focus on Crypto Trading Platforms

Given Congress' slow going regarding cryptocurrency regulation, the SEC says it's taking aim at crypto trading exchanges.
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Jan. 19, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Why Cardano Jumped 30% This Past Week. Should You Buy?

A top-10 cryptocurrency that had fallen out of favor during the past few months jumped more than 30% suddenly. Is now the time to jump into Cardano?
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Jan. 19, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

3 Reasons Ethereum Is Plummeting: Should You Buy Now?

Ethereum's much-anticipated upgrade won't be complete until 2023, but its price drop is mostly down to broader economic factors. Find out what's pushing its price down.
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Jan. 18, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Crypto.com Pauses Withdrawals Due to Possible $15 Million Hack

There's confusion about whether funds were stolen from the cryptocurrency exchange. Find out more on crypto's latest security incident.
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Jan. 18, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Crypto Is Redefining Retirement for Workers of All Ages, New Research Shows

New research finds that every worker-age demographic has crypto as part of their respective retirement mix.
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Jan. 18, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Is Ethereum Poised to Surge After Hitting Recent Lows?

Ethereum's price sank to lows not seen since September. Find out what's causing the price slump and whether Ethereum can recover.
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Jan. 17, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Walmart Appears Poised to Join the Metaverse With Launch of Its Own Crypto and NFTs

Walmart has filed several applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office related to cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) -- signaling its interest in the metaverse.
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Jan. 17, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Is Bitcoin Poised to Surge After Hitting Recent Lows?

Bitcoin's price dropped to lows we haven't seen since September. Find out why it fell, what the outlook is for 2022, and what might happen in the short term.
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Jan. 17, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

3 Crypto Regulatory Predictions for 2022

Will regulations hit cryptocurrencies harder in 2022? Read on to find out our predictions for what's next.
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Jan. 16, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

5 Gaming Cryptos to Watch in 2022

People can profit from the rewards they earn through gaming with play-to-earn. Find out which blockchain gaming cryptos should be on your radar this year.
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Jan. 15, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

7 Smart Contract Cryptos to Watch in 2022

Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Avalanche, Cosmos, Algorand, and Elrond are all good coins to have on your radar. Find out how these cryptos compare.
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Jan. 14, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

3 Cryptos Ready to Break Out in 2022

While the crypto space is known for its volatility, it's also known for strong performing projects. Here are three that are poised for a breakout year in 2022.
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Jan. 13, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Could Shiba Inu Finally Get Listed on Robinhood?

Fans of Shiba Inu have been lobbying Robinhood for months to make the meme coin available on its platform. A news outlet tweet states it could happen next month.
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Jan. 12, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

The Major 2022 Threat to Dogecoin and Shiba Inu No One Is Talking About

Increasing interest rates tend to help savers, but can hurt risky investors. Three planned interest hikes for 2022 could tank speculative cryptos.
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Jan. 11, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

PayPal Stablecoin Could Be Coming Soon. Should You Buy?

PayPal confirms its plans to expand its crypto offerings with a PayPal stablecoin.
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Jan. 11, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

4 Cryptos That Left Dogecoin in the Dust in 2021

Dogecoin's price increased by over 3,500% in 2021. But several coins posted even bigger gains -- find out which ones.
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Jan. 10, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Breaking: Cardano (ADA) Holders Currently Can't Send or Receive Crypto on Coinbase

The world's second-largest crypto exchange can't send or receive the seventh-largest crypto -- and hasn't been able to since Friday.
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Jan. 10, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

5 Dogecoin Predictions for 2022

Dogecoin's price increased by 2,700% in 2021, but it lost momentum in the final half of the year. Find out what 2022 has in store for the popular meme coin.
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Jan. 9, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

The 5 Most Exciting Cryptos That Launched in 2021

There are interesting things happening in gaming, Web 3, decentralized finance, and specialized smart contract cryptos. Here are some projects to watch.
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Jan. 8, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

11 Altcoins to Watch in 2022

From smart contract cryptos to gaming and metaverse tokens, it's likely to be another interesting year for crypto. Find out which altcoins to keep on your watchlist in 2022.
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Jan. 7, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

This Altcoin Has Skyrocketed 1,300%: Is It Still a Buy?

2021 saw one crypto project grow by more than 10 times, and it wasn't Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Cardano.