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Aug. 5, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Flow Token Pumps 45% as Meta Uses It to Enable Instagram NFTs

Instagram's parent company Meta enables the photo-sharing site to support NFTs based on the Flow network. Read on for details.
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Aug. 5, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Why Ramit Sethi Believes Crypto Investors 'Get Quiet' When the Market Slows

"I Will Teach You To Be Rich" author compares speculating on Bitcoin to falling victim to fraud. Find out what Ramit Sethi thinks about crypto.
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Aug. 4, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Here's Why Coinbase Stock Surged 39% Today. Is Now the Time to Buy?

Coinbase partners with BlackRock to provide cryptocurrency assets to institutional investors. Read on for the details.
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Aug. 3, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Bitcoin Bull Michael Saylor Resigns as MicroStrategy CEO

In a surprise move, MicroStrategy's board announced that Michael Saylor will step down as CEO and be replaced by insider Phong Le. Read on for details.
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Aug. 2, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Cardano Founder Says No Further Delays Expected in the Blockchain's Upgrade

Charles Hoskinson says upgrades to the Cardano blockchain he founded are on track, despite back and forth from others. Read on for the details.
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Aug. 1, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

July Was 2022's Best Month for Bitcoin, But That Isn't Saying Much

With an 18% increase, July was one of Bitcoin's best months this year. Find out why the lead crypto could still have an uphill struggle ahead.
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July 30, 2022 | By David Chang, ChFC®, CLU®

Kevin O'Leary Thinks There Will Be 'Total Panic' in the Crypto Markets. Here's Why

The crypto market has taken a beating this year, losing over $2 trillion. Kevin O'Leary believes we haven't hit the bottom yet.
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July 29, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Cardano (ADA) Is Up 9% Despite Another Announced Delay in Its Network Upgrade

Cardano developers announced a delay in its upcoming Vasil upgrade by "a few more weeks." Read on for the details.
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July 28, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Why Ethereum Classic (ETC) Is Up Over 100% This Month

Ethereum Classic is up over 60% in the last week, and over 150% in the past month. Find out what's driving its incredible price action and what it means for investors.
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July 28, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Bitcoin and Cryptos Push Higher Overall Despite Recession Fears and Fed's Rate Hike

Don't count out crypto yet, the overall sector is up 8.55% following a dour recession report and the Fed's recent rate hike. Read on for the details.
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July 27, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Experts Predict BNB Will Increase 600% By 2030. Here's Why

Binance Coin (BNB) is a crypto exchange token that pays for transactions on the Binance Smart Chain and works as a form of payment. Find out what's behind experts' optimism.
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July 27, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Bitcoin and Broader Crypto Market Are Up Ahead of Fed's Interest Rate News

The crypto sector is up 3.5% today in advance of the Federal Reserve's expected 0.75% rate hike to cool inflation. Read on for the details.
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July 26, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Why Bitcoin Probably Hasn't Bottomed Out Just Yet

With spiraling inflation and a possible recession on the horizon, Bitcoin could still face considerable headwinds. Here's why crypto is still in troubled waters.
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July 26, 2022 | By Lyle Daly

An Ex-Coinbase Manager Has Been Charged With the First Case of Insider Crypto Trading

U.S. prosecutors have filed charges against a former Coinbase product manager. Find out how the alleged scheme worked and what it means for the exchange.
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July 26, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Ethereum Was Down More Than 10% Today. Is It Time to Buy?

Ether's price dropped more than 10% today as the broader crypto market slid as well. Read on for details.
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July 26, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

MetaMask Co-Founder Says Crypto Investing Is ''Gambling''

MetaMask founder Aaron Davis warns that it can be extremely dangerous to put money into crypto. Find out how investors can avoid stepping into gambling territory.
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July 25, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Mark Cuban Says SEC Crypto Registration Would Be 'Nightmare'

Many crypto insiders are calling for regulatory clarity, but one billionaire investor and Shark Tank judge thinks extra SEC rules would only create work for lawyers. Here's why.
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July 25, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Bitcoin and Every Top-20 Crypto Is Trading Red in Advance of Pending Fed Rate Hike

The crypto market is down 4.5% today as the Federal Reserve prepares for a 0.75% interest rate increase to slow inflation. Read on for the details.
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July 21, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

What Tesla's Massive Bitcoin Selloff Means for Investors

Bitcoin fell briefly following news that Tesla had sold 75% of its Bitcoin, but it's still up over 11% this week. Is Elon Musk losing his crypto influence?
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July 21, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Bitcoin Falls 6.4% on News That Musk's Tesla Sold 75% of Its BTC Last Quarter

In a major rhetorical reversal, Tesla disclosed it dumped 75% of its Bitcoin just months after touting the "long-term potential" of the crypto. Read on for details.
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July 21, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Billionaire Investor Still Thinks Bitcoin Could Reach $500,000

Galaxy Digital founder sees Bitcoin as a key anti-inflation store of value. Find out why else the crypto bull is staying optimistic about cryptocurrency.
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July 20, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Dogecoin Surges 23% the Past Week, Unphased by Musk's Pending Legal Battle With Twitter

Dogecoin was thought to be part of Elon Musk's vision for Twitter, but potential shelving of that deal hasn't hurt the doggie crypto. Read on to find out more.
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July 19, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Should You (or Anyone) Buy Tron (TRX)?

Tron's algorithmic stablecoin has captured investor attention, but is it another Terra? Find out whether TRX deserves a place on your watchlist.
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July 19, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Fantom (FTM) Surged 19% Today. Should You Buy?

Fantom's fast smart contract blockchain seems to be benefiting from Ethereum's recent surge higher. Read on to learn more.
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July 18, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Ethereum Merge Talk Pushes ETH Up 39% the Past Week as Broader Cryptos Reclaim $1 Trillion Value

Ether's price jumped 10.9% over the past 24 hours and almost 40% over the past seven days. Read on for the details.