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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. 10, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

5 Altcoins That Left Bitcoin in the Dust in 2021

Trending 2021 cryptocurrencies include metaverse and gaming tokens, smart contract coins, and decentralized finance cryptos. Discover five altcoins that gained over 2,000%.
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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

6 Cryptos That Could Surpass Dogecoin in 2022

Dogecoin was the most searched for crypto in 2022, but its price has lost momentum. These exciting cryptocurrencies look set for a strong performance next year.
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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.
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Jan. 7, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

New York's New Mayor Wants First Three Paychecks in Bitcoin

Taking your salary in Bitcoin is a great soundbite, but how does it work in practice? Find out about the ins and outs of both crypto wages and buying the dip.
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Jan. 7, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

5 Solana Predictions for 2022

The total locked value of projects on Solana has risen from $1 billion in July to over $11 billion now. Find out what's in store for the superstar crypto next year.
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Jan. 6, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

$14 Billion in Crypto Stolen in 2021, a 66% Jump Over 2020, According to New Report

Cryptocurrency usage is growing faster than ever before but new research shows that crypto crime is soaring too -- to the tune of $14 billion in 2021.
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Jan. 6, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

4 Cryptos That Could Grow Faster Than Bitcoin in 2022

From smart contract cryptos to decentralized networks, the crypto industry is developing at an astonishing rate. Here are some altcoins that could outperform Bitcoin.
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Jan. 5, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Bitcoin Beat All Equities in 2021, Data Shows

Goldman Sachs issued its 2021 Returns Scorecard with Bitcoin topping the list of investments -- just six months ago they claimed Bitcon was not an "investable asset class."
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Jan. 5, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

4 Cryptos That Could Surpass Solana in 2022

Solana has grown over 11,000% since the start of the year, making it the fifth biggest cryptocurrency by market cap. Here are four altcoins that could overtake it.
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Jan. 5, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Robinhood to Launch a Beta Crypto Wallet in Mid-January

Thousands of the people who joined the waitlist will be eligible to join the next stage of Robinhood's crypto wallet launch. Find out how Robinhood's beta rollout is going.
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Jan. 4, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Buying NFTs on Your TV? Samsung Is Making It Happen

NFTs had a big year in 2021. In 2022 Big Tech wants to join the NFT party, as Samsung launches TVs that enable buying and selling of NFTs
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Jan. 4, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

5 Cryptos That Could Surpass Shiba Inu in 2022

Meme coins are so 2021. Smart contracts, decentralized finance, and metaverse tokens is where it's at in 2022. Check out our list.