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Dec. 24, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

68 of the Biggest Cryptos Gained 1,000% or More in 2021

Gala (GALA)'s price has increased the most so far this year, but it's not alone. Find out what other cryptocurrencies have seen significant gains.
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Dec. 23, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Musk Explains Why Dogecoin Is a Better Payment Method Than Bitcoin in TIME Interview

World's richest person tells how Dogecoin is superior to Bitcoin for making payments.
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Dec. 23, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

These 15 Top Cryptos Gained 5,000% or More in 2021

Gala games is one of the top performers of 2021 with an increase of over 40,000%. Find out which other cryptocurrencies produced stupendous gains.
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Dec. 22, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Crypto Scams Surge 81% This Year Compared to 2020, New Research Shows

According to blockchain data firm, Chainalysis, crypto crime surged this year, with more than $7.7 billion worth of cryptocurrency taken from victims worldwide.
Man looking at charts on a computer screen while holding gold Bitcoin.
Dec. 21, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Bitcoin Will Replace U.S. Dollar Says Ex-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey

Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey publicly stated that Bitcoin will knock out the U.S. dollar.
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Dec. 20, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Survey Shows 83% of Millennial Millionaires Own Crypto

New survey shows 8 in 10 rich millennials have significant crypto investments and plan to buy more in coming months.
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Dec. 19, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Do You Own Any of These 6 Cryptos That Have Gained Over 10,000% This Year?

If you'd bought $100 of any of these six tokens on Jan. 1, they'd be worth over $10,00 today. Find out which cryptos have gone to the moon in 2021.
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Dec. 17, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Robinhood Helps You Give a Truly Unique Holiday Gift: Crypto

Folks at Robinhood want you to skip store lines, stockouts, and supply-chain delays this holiday season -- by giving cryptocurrencies instead.
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Dec. 16, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Nearly 40% of Banks Will Offer Crypto Services Within 3 Years, New Survey Shows

Almost 40% of surveyed banks plan to provide cryptocurrency services to consumers -- not just institutional accounts -- over the next 36 months.
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Dec. 15, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Ultimate NFT Gift Guide

NFTs are all the rage this year, so why not buy one for a loved one this holiday season? Check out our NFT gift guide for everything you need to know.
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Dec. 15, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Dividing Lines Were Drawn During Senate Banking Hearing on Stablecoins

Senate banking committee members showed their political stripes during a divisive discussion regarding the use and need of stablecoins.
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Dec. 15, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

CoinMarketCap Suffers a Seeming Hack, Falsely Driving Crypto Prices to Tens of Billions

A seeming hack of the premier cryptocurrency pricing feed for crypto exchange trading platforms falsely inflated crypto prices for single coins to tens of billions of dollars.
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Dec. 14, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Dogecoin Up Almost 40% on Elon Musk's Tesla Merch Announcement

Dogecoin is trying to establish itself as a form of digital payment, and the latest news from Tesla will help. But the popular coin still faces challenges long term.
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Dec. 14, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Senate Tackles Stablecoins in Banking Committee Hearing Today

Senate banking committee seeks details and insights on stablecoins, as well as a possible chance to bash the cryptocurrency industry as a whole.
Man hands young girl a gift in an envelope.
Dec. 14, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

How to Give Bitcoin or Another Cryptocurrency as a Gift

Some cryptocurrency exchanges offer gift card functionality, but you can also make your own paper wallet. Find out whether it's a good idea.
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Dec. 13, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Robinhood Is One Step Closer to Launching Its Crypto Wallet

Robinhood trading app seeks to boost its anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism standards by partnering with crypto data provider Chainalysis.
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Dec. 12, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Does Jack Dorsey's Twitter Resignation Mean He'll Focus 100% on Bitcoin?

Barely a week after Dorsey announced he would step down from Twitter, Square got a crypto-rebrand. Find out what this means for crypto.
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Dec. 11, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Here's How to Talk Crypto With Loved Ones This Christmas

Everybody's talking about cryptocurrencies as interest in the industry reaches new highs. Find out how to handle crypto conversations with friends and family.
A person analyzes a cryptocurrency graph on their laptop while looking at other information on their smartphone in their kitchen.
Dec. 11, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

You'll Never Guess How Many Altcoins Have More Than Doubled in Value This Year

According to our analysis, 85% of the top altcoins have doubled in value since Jan. 1. But many saw even bigger gains -- find out how many coins increased by over 5,000%.
A young adult tracks and trades stocks on a computer.
Dec. 10, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Why Gala (GALA) Is Up Over 34,200% This Year

Gala Games was listed on Coinbase in November, one driver of its more than 34,000% growth. Find out why else this cryptocurrency's price jumped.
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Dec. 10, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

25% of Fastest Growing Brands in 2021 Are Crypto Related, New Research Shows

2021 saw a branding breakout for cryptos and the crypto economy. Adoption will likely continue for both in 2022 according to a new study.
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Dec. 10, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

How to Explain Bitcoin to Your Grandparents

Bitcoin has become the talk of the town this year. But can you explain it to your elderly relatives? Here's how to talk crypto this Christmas.
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Dec. 9, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

WhatsApp Pilots Crypto Payments

U.S. residents can now transfer money for free using WhatsApp, making it as easy as sending a message or photo. Find out what this means for cryptocurrency investors.
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Dec. 9, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Lawmakers and Crypto CEOs Agree House Finance Service Committee Hearing Was 'Productive and Helpful'

The House committee hearing ran longer than four hours and was surprisingly civil and non-partisan. Topics covered included regulation, dollar dominance, consumer protection, sustainability and more.
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Dec. 8, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

White House to Fight Crypto Crime as Part of Broader Anti-Corruption Plan

New Biden administration plan creates DOJ crypto task force to combat criminal use of digital assets under a larger anti-money laundering initiative.