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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.
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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

Why Sandbox (SAND) Is Up Over 14,500% This Year

Sandbox produced eye watering returns in 2021. Find out more about this metaverse token which recently opened the doors to its virtual world.
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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%.
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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.
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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.
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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.