Cryptocurrency Articles

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Dec. 8, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

4 Unstoppable Cryptos That Have Left Cardano in the Dust

Solana, Sandbox, Terra, and Polygon have all outperformed Cardano since the start of this year. Learn more about these unstoppable cryptos.

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Dec. 7, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Breaking: Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Joins Crypto Project Chainlink as Strategic Advisor

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt signs on as strategic advisor to digital project Chainlink, which connects isolated blockchains with petabytes of real world data in real time.

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Dec. 6, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

6 Crypto CEOs Called to Testify Before a Skeptical House Finance Committee This Week

Congressional crypto critics will grill a handful of crypto CEOs about the sector's volatility, vulnerabilities, and valuations during a House Finance Committee hearing Wednesday.

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Dec. 6, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Why Loopring Is Up Over 620% Since the Start of October

Loopring (LRC) has bucked the overall crypto trend and posted huge gains in recent months. Find out what's behind this cryptocurrency's dramatic growth.

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Dec. 5, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

5 Ways to Handle a Crypto Crash

Cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile assets, but that knowledge doesn't make it easier to cope with a sudden drop in prices. Here are some tips to help you stay calm.

Dec. 5, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Collins Dictionary Declares NFTs Word of the Year. But What Exactly Are They?

NFT, metaverse, and crypto are all in Collins Dictionary's top 10 words of 2021. Find out how NFTs work and whether you should buy one.

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Dec. 4, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

4 Unstoppable Cryptos That Have Left Bitcoin in the Dust

Axie Infinity, Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano all performed better than Bitcoin in 2021, but it's still wise to keep some of the top crypto in your portfolio. Here's why.

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Dec. 3, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Square Changes Name to Block. Is Jack Dorsey All In on Crypto?

Digital payment platform Square will change its name to "Block" effective Dec. 10. It's a sure sign its CEO Jack Dorsey is going full bore for Bitcoin.

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Dec. 2, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

A Trio of Fed Agencies Have Issued a Joint Regulatory Roadmap for Cryptos in 2022

A triumvirate of U.S. regulators are taking first crack at a crypto crackdown focusing on blockchain-based banking services.

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Dec. 1, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

IRS Seized $3.5 Billion in Crypto in 2020, According to New Crime Report

Approximately 93% of the IRS's total criminal take in 2020 was crypto. The agency continues to boost crypto criminal enforcement.

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Dec. 1, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

4 Altcoins to Watch Closely in December

Livepeer (LPT), one of our picks for this month, makes it cheaper to stream videos. Find out why we're recommending it along with Enjin (ENJ), Elrond (EGLD), and Chilz (CHZ).

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Nov. 30, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Jack Dorsey Steps Down as Twitter CEO but Remains Square CEO -- Most Likely to Keep His Hands in Bitcoin

Dorsey resigns top spot at Twitter but stays CEO at payment service Square -- keeping his hands in his favorite hobby, Bitcoin.

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Nov. 30, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

4 Unstoppable Cryptos That Have Left Solana in the Dust

Solana seems to have been unstoppable in the past six months, but some cryptocurrencies have performed even better. Find out which ones here.

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Nov. 29, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Newly Named Omicron COVID Variant Causes 400%-Plus Price Pump of Little-Known, Same-Named Crypto

The WHO picks a random word to define a new viral COVID strain, which happened to cause a price spike of a cryptocurrency with the same name.

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Nov. 29, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

If You'd Bought $1,000 Worth of Solana 1 Year Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Now

Solana has gained over 10,000% since this time last year. Here's how much you'd have if you'd bought early -- and why Solana's price has gained so much.

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Nov. 27, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

5 Unstoppable Cryptos That Have Left Ethereum in the Dust

Smart contract cryptocurrency Ethereum still hosts the lion's share of applications. But these cryptocurrencies have triumphed price wise this year.

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Nov. 27, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

5 Top Metaverse Tokens to Watch

The metaverse is big news after Facebook renamed itself to Meta. If you're looking for metaverse cryptocurrencies, here are five to keep an eye on.

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Nov. 26, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

3 Reasons Why New Crypto Investors Chase Meme Coins Such as Dogecoin and Shiba Inu

Meme coins have a lot of problems, but they still attract a lot of investors.

Nov. 25, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fraud in 2021 Is Up 600% Over 2020, Topping $10.5 Billion, Research Finds

A crypto-risk management firm finds DeFi fraud and theft is on the rise.

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Nov. 25, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

North America Is 8th in Global Crypto Adoption. But Who's No. 1?

According to Chainalysis, the U.S. is eighth in terms of crypto adoption, behind Vietnam, India, and Pakistan. Find out why.

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Nov. 24, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Gemini Crypto Platform Secures $400 Million in Equity Funding Placing a $7.1 Billion Value on the Firm

The Winklevoss twins continue to put their heads together and win when it comes to crypto.

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Nov. 24, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

eToro to Limit Cardano and Tron Trading in the U.S.

After Q1 2022, U.S. customers will not be able to buy or sell Cardano or Tron on eToro. Find out more about this surprising announcement.