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Nov. 18, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Why Crypto.com Coin (CRO) Is Up Over 180% in a Month

The Crypto.com Coin (CRO) has posted strong gains in the past month on the back of some major announcements. Find out what they are and what it means for CRO.
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Nov. 18, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Staples Center to Be Renamed Crypto.com Arena After Christmas Day

Crypto.com has bought the naming rights to the iconic Staples Center, soon to be called the Crypto.com Arena. Find out what the deal involves and why CRO is up.
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Nov. 18, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

​​You'll Be Surprised to Learn the Most-Used U.S. Crypto Platform

According to Chainalysis, decentralized exchange, Uniswap, had the most U.S. trades. Find out how decentralized and centralized exchanges differ.
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Nov. 17, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Biden's Infrastructure Bill Is Anti Crypto. 2 Senators Want to Change That

New infrastructure bill has language that's bad for crypto -- a pair of senators are working on a fix.
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Nov. 17, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Experienced Traders Are Reaping DeFi Rewards. Find Out How You Can, Too

Chainalysis says North Americans sent $276 million to DeFi platforms between July 2020 and June 2021. Here's what you need to know.
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Nov. 17, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Should You (Or Anyone) Buy Livepeer (LPT)?

Livepeer's price is up almost 4,400% since the start of the year. Find out what it is and whether you should consider buying it.
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Nov. 16, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Taproot Upgrade Aims to Fix a Few of Bitcoin's Root Problems

A new Bitcoin programming update promises to strengthen a few weaknesses.
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Nov. 16, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Why Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Will Invest $100 Million in Solana Social Media

A $100 million investment in social media and Web3 is one of several big announcements to come out of Solana's Breakpoint conference. Find out why it matters.
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Nov. 15, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Why a Bitcoin ETF Might Be the Worst Way to Enter Crypto

The SEC rejected a Bitcoin spot-based ETF and that's probably a good thing for retail investors.
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Nov. 12, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Why Video Games Will Drive Mass Adoption of Blockchain and Crypto

The global video gaming industry is growing double digits annually and developers are looking to blockchain and NFTs to keep that trend going.
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Nov. 12, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Forget Shiba Inu. These 5 Cryptos Have More Long-Term Potential

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has grown by over 850% since the start of October. Find out which cryptocurrencies would be better additions to your portfolio.
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Nov. 11, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

As Inflation Hits 30-Year High, Top Deflationary Cryptos Set All-Time Highs, Too

Top deflationary cryptos set record highs and then retrace following release of record-setting inflation data for October.
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Nov. 10, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Tech Start-Up Wants to Give Everyone on Earth Free Crypto, All It Wants Is to Scan Your Eyes

Free crypto in exchange for your biometric data -- is that a fair trade or a creepy step toward a Brave New World?
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Nov. 9, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Robinhood Hack Impacts 7 Million Customers. Here's How to Protect Yourself

Criminals have accessed 5 million email addresses and 2 million names from popular stock broker and crypto platform Robinhood. Find out how to keep yourself safe.
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Nov. 9, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

3 Potential Problems for Shiba Inu and a Singular Saving Grace

The Shiba Inu token has some major fleas, but a big pool of users could help wash those away.
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Nov. 8, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

68% of Surveyed U.S. Adults Are Not Interested in Zuckerberg's Version of a Metaverse

Facebook's rationale for its recent rebrand to Meta is getting a lackluster response.
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Nov. 6, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Treasury Report Says Stablecoins Threaten Market Integrity and Investor Protection

Stablecoins have been on authorities' radars for some time, but a recent report suggests a framework on how to move forward. Find out what it says.
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Nov. 6, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Here's Why Biden Threatened to Make Ransomware a National Security Issue

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Nov. 6, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

3 Best Cryptos for First-Time Investors

Buying your first cryptocurrency? Here are three investments you should consider, as well as some tips on investing safely and minimizing the risks.
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Nov. 6, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

This Ivy League Blockchain Course Lets You Pay Tuition in Crypto

Crypto reaches the Ivy League as the University of Pennsylvania announces it will accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USD Coin payments. Find out more.
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Nov. 5, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

NYU Public Policy Professor Gives Crypto Industry a Solid 'B' Grade for Recent Lobbying Activities

Crypto industry is off to a good start when it comes to lobbying politicians, but more needs to be done.
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Nov. 5, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

4 Steps to Safely Buying Solana (SOL)

Solana has gone from strong to stronger this year, gaining over 13,000%. But investors still need to make sure they are buying the cryptocurrency safely.
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Nov. 4, 2021 | By Emma Newbery

Solana Pushes Cardano Out of Top 5 Cryptos

Solana just overtook Cardano in market cap. Its price has grown almost 16,000% this year, and the cryptocurrency continues to attract attention.
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Nov. 4, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

New Study: 96% of Americans Don't Understand the Basics of Crypto, Bitcoin, NFTs, or DeFi

New crypto literacy survey finds virtually none exists among the general public.
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Nov. 3, 2021 | By Tor Constantino

Biden's Working Group on Stablecoins Wants to Pass the Crypto-Buck to Congress

In typical government fashion, politicians recommend delaying and deferring the regulating of stablecoins.