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Dec. 3, 2021 | By Brittney Myers

I Bought My First Bitcoin. Here Are 3 Surprising Things I Learned

Buying Bitcoin has become popular, but there's a bit of a learning curve. Here are three lessons one newcomer learned making a first purchase.
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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.
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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.
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Nov. 24, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

NFL Star Wide Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to Be Paid in Bitcoin This Season

Odell Beckham Jr. joins Aaron Rodgers and rookie phenom Trevor Lawrence as marquee NFL players choosing some form of crypto payment this season.
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Nov. 23, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

'Sounds Shady': Elon Musk Battles Binance Over Dogecoin Issues

Technical issues mean Dogecoin network withdrawals are temporarily suspended on Binance. Find out about Elon Musk's latest Twitter feud.
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Nov. 23, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Building a Volcano-Powered City Worthy of a Bond Villain in El Salvador, Using $1 Billion in Bitcoin Bond

One billion in Bitcoin bonds to build a geothermal "Bitcoin City" in El Salvador -- nothing to see here.
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Nov. 22, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Shiba Inu Surpasses 1 Million Wallet Holders But It's Down 50% From Its Peak. Is It a Buy?

A major milestone for a leading meme coin that's also trading at a steep discount.
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Nov. 22, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Into the Metaverse: Your Guide to Crypto and Virtual Worlds

Step into the metaverse with us as we uncover what these new virtual worlds are all about. You don't need any technical equipment or crypto to explore.
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Nov. 21, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

3 Crypto Exchange Fees to Watch Out For

Understanding how cryptocurrency exchanges make profits is key to reducing your costs. Here's how regular traders and one-off crypto customers save money.
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Nov. 20, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Why Incoming NYC Mayor Eric Adams Wants to 'Go Big' on Crypto

New York's new mayor wants to attract cryptocurrency businesses and increase crypto education in schools. Find out what's behind his thinking.
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Nov. 20, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

There's More Money Than Ever in Cryptocurrencies, but What Does That Mean?

Cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly popular, but they still only account for a small percent of the global equity market. Here's what you need to know.
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Nov. 19, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Bid to Buy Constitution by a Blockchain-Backed Co-Op Loses to $43.2M Bid

A revolutionary attempt at buying the Constitution fizzled faster than a Fourth of July sparkler.
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Nov. 18, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Ripple Pitches a Crypto Regulatory Framework. Might That Signal an SEC Settlement Soon?

Ripple's new policy position paper could help the crypto industry from a regulatory perspective -- and itself from a legal perspective.