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Nov. 21, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Had Money in FTX? Is It Possible to Get Your Money Back?

FTX and FTX.US customers may be able to recover some of their money, but it could take a long time. Find out what steps you can take.
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Nov. 15, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Crypto Prices Recently Hit Two-Year Low. Is It Finally Time to Buy?

Bitcoin recently dipped below $17,000 for the first time in two years, but prices could still fall further. Find out why investor caution is essential in this market.
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Nov. 8, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Binance to Acquire FTX: What It Means for Customers

Binance has agreed to buy the FTX exchange amidst rumors of liquidity issues. Find out what this means for you as an investor and how to protect your funds.
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Oct. 21, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

All In on Crypto? Here's Why This Bestselling Finance Guru Says You're Probably 'Doomed'

Ramit Sethi says putting all your investments into crypto is one of the three biggest wealth-building mistakes you can make. Find out what he suggests instead.
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Oct. 14, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Crypto Markets Climb While Stocks Slide Following Latest Inflation Data

Crypto seems to be decoupling from stocks as higher inflation promises to weaken the U.S. dollar. Read on for the details.
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Oct. 12, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Discover Kevin O'Leary's Secret to Successful Crypto Investing

Shark Tank's Mr. Wonderful says about 20% of his operating capital is in cryptocurrency. Here's how to build a diversified portfolio involving crypto.
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Oct. 3, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Here's How Kim Kardashian's EthereumMax Promotion Cost Her $1.26 million

Kardashian got paid $250,000 to promote EthereumMax on social media. Find out why a single Instagram post will cost the celebrity over $1 million.
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Oct. 3, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Getting Out of Crypto? Here Are 4 Other Ways to Build Wealth

With crypto prices in the doldrums, investors might want to consider other wealth building options. Check out these four ideas.
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Sept. 24, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Why Kevin O'Leary Believes You Have to Be 'Bullish' to Want Crypto Regulation

Kevin O'Leary believes regulation will pave the way for institutions to invest in crypto, transforming the space. Here's why he's lobbying for crypto regulation.
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Sept. 21, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Crypto Market Largely Unmoved After Fed Hikes Interest Rates 0.75%

The latest interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve has had little effect on crypto valuations. Read on for the details.
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Sept. 21, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Colorado Becomes First U.S. State to Accept Crypto Tax Payments

Colorado pushes forward in its bid to become one of the most crypto-friendly states. Find out how residents can pay their state taxes using cryptocurrency.
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Sept. 20, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

3 Toxic Cryptos to Avoid, Especially in a Bear Market

Crypto prices have been falling for some time, and we're not out of the woods yet. Find out how to spot a toxic crypto and which ones you should avoid in any market.
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Sept. 15, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Ethereum Fell Over 7% in Spite of the Successful Merge. Should You Buy?

Ethereum successfully completed its Merge, a switch to proof-of-stake validation. Find out why its price fell and what it means for investors.
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Sept. 15, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Thinking of Investing in Crypto? Here Are 4 Coins and Tokens that Are Actually Useful

VeChain's supply chain tools and Livepeer's video streaming solutions demonstrate some of the real world applications for blockchain. Here's why that matters.
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Sept. 14, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Crypto Falls on Inflation News. Will Crypto Winter Ever End?

The crypto winter shows no sign of thawing as wider economic issues put more pressure on prices. Find out what it means for investors.
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Sept. 12, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Here's Why Elon Musk's Continued Dogecoin Support Is Immoral

Musk insists he supports Dogecoin to help those who are less well-off than he is. Find out why his DOGE promotion has done anything but help ordinary investors.
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Sept. 9, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Here's Why Terra Classic (LUNC) Pumped Over 400% This Month

Terra Classic has jumped in the past 30 days after the community agreed to burn a percentage of all transactions. Find out what this means for investors.
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Sept. 7, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Bitcoin (BTC) Drops Below $19,000 in Wider Slump. Should You Buy?

The top crypto breaks through a key support level and is now trading at a 72% discount from its peak price. Read on for details.
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Sept. 5, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Don't Fall Victim to Scammers During Ethereum Merge

The Ethereum merge is a momentous moment in crypto history. Learn here why it's also an opportunity for fraudsters.
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Sept. 2, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Vitalik Buterin Says He's Worried About Bitcoin Long Term. Here's Why

Ethereum founder has some worrying predictions for crypto granddaddy Bitcoin. Find out how worried Bitcoin investors should be by Buterin's criticisms.
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Sept. 2, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Understanding Crypto.com's $7.2 Million Typo

A Crypto.com employee accidentally paid $7.2 million instead of $68 dollars and the recipient went on a spending spree. Find out why you can't keep accidental crypto payments.
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Sept. 2, 2022 | By David Chang, ChFC®, CLU®

3 Reasons Ethereum's Price Will Increase With the Upcoming Merge

The Merge may be the biggest event for crypto this year. Here is how it may impact the price of Ethereum.
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Sept. 1, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

​​Crypto Prices Continue to Struggle, but These 3 Altcoins Are Worth Watching in September

In addition to Ethereum's merge, keep Polygon, Cosmos, and Helium on your radar this month. Find out what September might have in store for crypto investors.
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Aug. 31, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

These 2 Things Could Destroy Cryptos in September

Many cryptocurrencies are down 90% on their all-time highs, but the worst may not be over. Discover two often underplayed risks that could topple more cryptos in the coming months.
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Aug. 30, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Chiliz, Nexo, and Ankr Are August's Biggest Crypto Gainers. Should You Buy?

Sports fan crypto Chiliz led the crypto gainers in August, with Nexo and Ankr taking second and third place. Find out why these cryptocurrencies were able to buck the trend.