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- Tor Constantino
Tor Constantino
Contributing Crypto Writer | TMFTorCon
Expertise
Crypto, blockchain, NFTs, news media, telecommunications, ophthalmics, vaccines, biologics, pharmaceuticals, health data technology and analytics, clinical research outsourcing
NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 260 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 10-14-2022
Education
- B.S. Journalism, Syracuse University
- M.B.A. Management, Rochester Institute of Technology
Past Experience
- VP of Global Corporate Communications, IQVIA
- Director of PR, Medimmune/AstraZeneca
- Senior Manager of PR, Bausch & Lomb
- Director of Corporate Communications, Frontier Telecom
- Reporter/news anchor for more than a decade at several news outlets
Has Written For
Inc., Fortune, Entrepreneur, Daily Coin, U.Today, Forbes, Yahoo!, Business Insider, and Fox Business News
Summary
Tor Constantino is a former journalist and consultant and a current corporate communications executive and business writer. Since 2017, he has also written about cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and crypto's potential to revolutionize finance. His writing has appeared in outlets including Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fortune, CEOWorld, and Yahoo!.
Career Highlights
- Granted a 1:1 interview with former president George W. Bush
- Conducted a 1:1 interview will Yankees legend Yogi Berra
- Writing as a daily crypto contributor for Motley Fool, The Ascent
Tor's Recent Articles
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Crypto Markets Climb While Stocks Slide Following Latest Inflation Data
Oct 14, 2022
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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Crypto Market Largely Unmoved After Fed Hikes Interest Rates 0.75%
Sep 21, 2022
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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Bitcoin (BTC) Drops Below $19,000 in Wider Slump. Should You Buy?
Sep 7, 2022
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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Why Bankrupt Celsius (CEL) Is Up 20% Today. Should You Buy It?
Aug 18, 2022
Crypto banking firm Celsius had a favorable ruling in bankruptcy court, that seems to be sending its token higher. Read on for the details.
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Coinbase to Suspend All ETH Transactions During Ethereum Merge Upgrade
Aug 17, 2022
Coinbase has announced plans to pause Ethereum deposits, withdrawals, and trading during the Merge upgrade. Read more for the details.
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Dogecoin (DOGE) Jumps 15% Today. Is Now the Time to Buy?
Aug 16, 2022
Dogecoin is up more than 23% over the past seven days. Read on to find out what could be triggering the rise.
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Shiba Inu (SHIB) Soared 30% Yesterday. Is Now the Time to Buy?
Aug 15, 2022
Dog-themed meme token Shiba Inu popped 30% yesterday. Read on for details.
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Why Ankr (ANKR) Surged 38% in 24 Hours. Is Now the Time to Buy It?
Aug 12, 2022
Ankr just got a cash infusion from Binance Labs. Keep reading to find out why.
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Ethereum Merge Clears Last Test, Pushing ETH Price Near $2,000
Aug 11, 2022
Ethereum developers say they have taken the final step needed for the blockchain to make a major leap forward. Read on for the details.
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Bitcoin and Cryptos Trend Higher as July Inflation Rate Cools to 8.5%
Aug 10, 2022
The cryptocurrency market is in the green as inflation slows more than expected in July. Read on for the details.
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Celsius (CEL) Pops 16% Despite Negative Action From Government Agency
Aug 9, 2022
Crypto lender Celsius filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month but is surprisingly up double digits today -- what gives? Read on for details.
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Why Ethereum (ETH) Is Up 6% Today. Is It Time to Buy?
Aug 8, 2022
Ether's price popped 6% over the past 24 hours and almost 9% over the past seven days. Read on to find out why and if …
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Flow Token Pumps 45% as Meta Uses It to Enable Instagram NFTs
Aug 5, 2022
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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Here's Why Coinbase Stock Surged 39% Today. Is Now the Time to Buy?
Aug 4, 2022
Coinbase partners with BlackRock to provide cryptocurrency assets to institutional investors. Read on for the details.
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Bitcoin Bull Michael Saylor Resigns as MicroStrategy CEO
Aug 3, 2022
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 …
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Cardano Founder Says No Further Delays Expected in the Blockchain's Upgrade
Aug 2, 2022
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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Cardano (ADA) Is Up 9% Despite Another Announced Delay in Its Network Upgrade
Jul 29, 2022
Cardano developers announced a delay in its upcoming Vasil upgrade by "a few more weeks." Read on for the details.
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Bitcoin and Cryptos Push Higher Overall Despite Recession Fears and Fed's Rate Hike
Jul 28, 2022
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 …
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Bitcoin and Broader Crypto Market Are Up Ahead of Fed's Interest Rate News
Jul 27, 2022
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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Ethereum Was Down More Than 10% Today. Is It Time to Buy?
Jul 26, 2022
Ether's price dropped more than 10% today as the broader crypto market slid as well. Read on for details.
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Bitcoin and Every Top-20 Crypto Is Trading Red in Advance of Pending Fed Rate Hike
Jul 25, 2022
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 …
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Bitcoin Falls 6.4% on News That Musk's Tesla Sold 75% of Its BTC Last Quarter
Jul 21, 2022
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 …
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Dogecoin Surges 23% the Past Week, Unphased by Musk's Pending Legal Battle With Twitter
Jul 20, 2022
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 …
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Fantom (FTM) Surged 19% Today. Should You Buy?
Jul 19, 2022
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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Ethereum Merge Talk Pushes ETH Up 39% the Past Week as Broader Cryptos Reclaim $1 Trillion Value
Jul 18, 2022
Ether's price jumped 10.9% over the past 24 hours and almost 40% over the past seven days. Read on for the details.
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Ethereum Merge Set for September, ETH Coin Surges 13% Today
Jul 15, 2022
Ether's price popped double digits today as developers set Sept. 19 as the Ethereum Merge launch across the blockchain. Read on for details.
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Crypto Banker Celsius Files for Bankruptcy, Its CEL Token Crashes 55% in 24 hours
Jul 14, 2022
Wednesday night, crypto lender Celsius announced it was filing for protection from debtors under Chapter 11 bankruptcy rules. Read on for details.
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Every Top-100 Crypto Is in the Red After Official June Inflation Rate Hits 9.1%
Jul 13, 2022
Entire crypto market is down 3% within an hour of the official release of June inflation rate. Read on for the details.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Falls 5%, Breaching $20,000 as June Inflation Hits 8.8%
Jul 12, 2022
June inflation did not slow despite aggressive Fed interest rate hikes -- Bitcoin falls on the news. Read on for details.
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Bitcoin (BTC) More Likely to Drop $10,000 in Price Before Gaining That Amount, New Survey Shows
Jul 11, 2022
The majority of surveyed Wall Street investors are bearish on Bitcoin. Read on for details.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Pops 8.6% in 24 Hours, More Than 12% for the Week, Crossing $22,000
Jul 8, 2022
The top crypto shows signs of life after logging its worst monthly loss in June. Read on for details.
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Ethereum Merge Achieves Another Milestone as ETH Price Climbs 19% for the Week
Jul 7, 2022
Ether's price increases double digits as Ethereum Merge gets a step closer. Read on for details.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Was Down 45% in June, Notching Its Worst Month Ever
Jul 5, 2022
The flagship cryptocurrency logged its worst single-month loss on record in June. Read on for details.
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Cardano (ADA) Moves Toward Last Stage of Key Network Upgrade
Jul 4, 2022
Over the weekend Cardano developers announced a key advance in its blockchain. Read on for more.
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2 Key Reasons Bitcoin Crashed Below $19,000 This Week
Jul 1, 2022
Bitcoin broke a key psychological price point of $20K due in part to these two factors. Read on to find out what they are.
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Polygon (MATIC) Fell 17% Today as Crypto Market Slips
Jun 30, 2022
Polygon dropped as much as 17% during the past 24 hours despite a positive upgrade announcement. Read on to learn more.
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Shiba Inu Interest Falls Along With Its Google Searches
Jun 29, 2022
Shiba Inu's price and interest in the dog-themed coin continue to slide. Read on to learn more.
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Could FTX Crypto Exchange Acquire Robinhood? Here's What We Know
Jun 28, 2022
Robinhood has been struggling lately, but crypto exchange FTX could be the financial fix. Read on to learn more.
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TerraClassicUSD (USTC) Rockets 278% Over Past 24 Hours. Should You Buy?
Jun 27, 2022
Rebranded Terra stablecoin has surged more than 387% the past week. Read on to find out possible reasons why.
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FBI Enlisted in ‘Humbling’ $100 Million Hack of Harmony Blockchain
Jun 24, 2022
Harmony blockchain confirms it lost an estimated $100 million in a cyberattack yesterday. Read on for details.
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Crypto Crash Not Slowing Crypto Investors, Says Grayscale CEO
Jun 24, 2022
Optimism endures among some within the crypto sector despite a more than $2 trillion wipeout from peak valuations. Read on to learn more.
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IRA Financial Sues Gemini for $36 Million Crypto Hack
Jun 23, 2022
A complaint filed by a leading crypto retirement investment firm alleges Gemini overstated security features. Read on to learn more.
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Polygon (MATIC) Surged 24% Today as Crypto Market Dips
Jun 23, 2022
Polygon has surged 24% during the past 24 hours. Read on to learn more.
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Fed Chair Says Congress Needs to Act on Crypto Regulation During Senate Testimony
Jun 22, 2022
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell answered questions about inflation, gas, and home prices as well as crypto. Here’s what he said.
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Bitcoin Holders Will Soon Be Able to Store Crypto at Louisiana Banks Under Pending Law
Jun 22, 2022
A bill signed by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will likely allow banks in that state to store customers' crypto in a few days. Read …
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Cardano (ADA) Delays Network Upgrade Until End of July
Jun 21, 2022
Cardano developers found seven technical glitches during upgrade testing. Read more for the details.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Bounce More Than 15% After Setting 52-Week Lows Over the Weekend
Jun 20, 2022
The cryptocurrency sector is seeing a bit of a relief rally today, as the two top coins pump double digits. Read on for details.
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Bitcoin Uses 50 Times Less Energy Than Traditional Banking, New Study Shows
Jun 17, 2022
A major criticism against Bitcoin has been its alleged drain on power grids, but new research unplugs those charges. Find out more.
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Elrond (EGLD) Surged 24% Today as the Broader Crypto Market Slips
Jun 16, 2022
The Elrond crypto project leads the digital asset sector with a stunning 24% pump over the past 24 hours. Read on to learn more.
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Fed Announces a 0.75% Hike in Interest Rates, Crypto Markets Are Muted
Jun 15, 2022
The Fed chair announced a 0.75% increase in interest rates to quell soaring inflation, and crypto markets were largely neutral on the news.
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Crypto Fear Index Hits Near-Record Level of 'Extreme Fear' for Investors
Jun 15, 2022
The crypto fear and greed barometer shows the market is "extremely" afraid to invest in crypto right now -- and rightly so. Read more for …
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Coinbase Fires 18% of Its Workforce. CEO Says Company 'Over Hired'
Jun 14, 2022
After implementing a hiring freeze earlier this month, Coinbase is laying off about 1,100 according to SEC filings made today. Read on for details.
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Crypto Scams Hit $1 Billion Milestone Since 2021. Here's How to Protect Yourself
Jun 13, 2022
A new report from the Federal Trade Commission finds that 1 in 4 dollars lost to scammers involve crypto -- that's the most of any …
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Celsius (CEL) Craters 63% Today, Freezing All Withdrawals
Jun 13, 2022
Crypto banking platform Celsius sent an email to its 1.7 million users that all accounts are frozen as it struggles to meet liquidity needs. Read …
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Bitcoin (BTC) Falls 18% in 24 hours to $22,000, Sets 18-Month Low
Jun 13, 2022
A higher inflation rate than expected could push the Fed to boost interest rates faster, and Bitcoin falls on the news. Read on for details.
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How Fractal's New Crypto-Gaming Wallet Could Drive Crypto Mass Adoption
Jun 10, 2022
A new crypto wallet allows non-crypto users to experience NFT gaming with a simple sign-in with Google, Twitter, or Discord. Read on to learn more.
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Elrond (EGLD) Slid 8% Today and 24% the Past Week. Is Now the Time to Buy?
Jun 9, 2022
Elrond's EGLD token is down 24% over the past week and 88% lower than its all-time high. Read on to see if it's worth a …
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Why Chainlink (LINK) Pumped 16% Today. Is Now the Time to Buy It?
Jun 8, 2022
Chainlink announced a new staking feature to enhance its network by incentivizing users and operators. Read on for more details.
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Largest Barrier to Bitcoin Usage Is Lack of Understanding, Study Shows
Jun 7, 2022
The Block-sponsored study surveyed 9,500 people in 14 countries, with some interesting findings. Read on to learn more.
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Highlights of the Sweeping New Crypto Bill in Congress
Jun 7, 2022
A comprehensive crypto bill addresses stablecoin safety, tax breaks, energy use, classification of cryptos, and more. Read on for details.
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Bipartisan Crypto Bill Hits Congress Today. Here's What We Know
Jun 7, 2022
Congressional lawmakers will get their first look at proposed crypto legislation today -- just don't expect it to pass soon. Read on for more details.
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Cardano (ADA) Popped 13% Today. Is It Time to Buy?
Jun 6, 2022
The Cardano upgrade later this month is expected to increase network throughput and efficiency. Read more for details.
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Coinbase Extends Hiring Freeze Indefinitely, Stock Price Down 11% Today
Jun 3, 2022
Coinbase has announced that its hiring freeze will continue and it has rescinded job offers as it weathers the crypto storm. Read on for details.
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Solana (SOL) Falls 16% Due to Another Major Network Outage
Jun 2, 2022
Another major outage across the Solana blockchain blocks user transactions for hours. Read on to learn more.
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Billionaire Crypto Investor Predicts More Volatility in Coming Months
Jun 2, 2022
A leading crypto advocate and billionaire expects the digital asset class will be "choppy and difficult" during the next few quarters. Learn why here.
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Waves (WAVES) Is Up 21% Today, and 100% the Past Week. Is Now the Time to Buy?
Jun 1, 2022
The Waves crypto project jumped double digits today, but is still down 82% from its March peak, suggesting a lot of potential at a deep …
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Why Cardano (ADA) Surged 25% Today. Is It a Buy?
May 31, 2022
Imminent upgrade for "Ethereum Killer" Cardano expected to boost efficiency and scalability. Read on to learn more.
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JPMorgan Says Bitcoin (BTC) Is Now Undervalued by 28%
May 30, 2022
A new JPMorgan report states Bitcoin is its preferred alternative asset, replacing real estate. Read on for details.
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Elrond (EGLD) Dropped 17% Today and Was Down 27% the Past Week. Is It a Buy?
May 27, 2022
Crypto project Elrond is now trading at an 87% discount to its all-time high, which might be an attractive entry point for some investors. Read …
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70% of Financial Advisors Say They Would Invest Client Funds in a Crypto Spot ETF
May 27, 2022
Portfolio managers are waiting for one thing to occur before they'll invest retail client holdings in crypto -- and it's not regulation. Find out more.
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Ethereum Fell 11% Today. Is Now the Time to Buy?
May 26, 2022
Ether's price dropped double-digits today, as rumors swirl regarding a possible delay in the Ethereum Merge. Read on for details.
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Waves (WAVES) Was Down 16% the Past Week. Should You Buy?
May 25, 2022
Earlier this year, the Waves crypto project soared more than 200% but has cratered 90% since. It might be worth a look at current price …
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Why Was Avalanche (AVAX) Down 15% Today? Is Now the Time to Buy?
May 24, 2022
Luna Foundation Guard holds nearly 2 million Avalanche in reserve and that overhang could be hurting AVAX. Read on to find out why.
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Shiba Inu's Burn Portal Rewards Are Not That Hot
May 23, 2022
Shiba Inu developers want token holders to destroy their SHIB to help reduce supply and boost price, with a head-scratching incentive. Read on to learn …
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Coinbase NFT Struggles After Widespread Launch
May 23, 2022
It's been weeks since Coinbase NFT opened to everyone, but sales and volume have been underwhelming to say the least. Find out more.
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Largest Corporate Holder of Bitcoin Predicts a Single Coin to Be Worth 'Millions'
May 20, 2022
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor says Bitcoin is a superior store of value, the "future of money," and will exit the crypto downturn a winner. Read …
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Coinbase Institute Launches to Drive Crypto Research, Awareness, and Future of Finance
May 19, 2022
The Coinbase Institute will issue Web3 and deFi-centric research regularly in partnership with colleges and government agencies. Read on to find out more.
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61% of Surveyed No-Coiners Have No Intent to Jump Into Crypto This Year
May 18, 2022
New study finds that 27% of respondents who don't own digital assets want to buy crypto but don't know where to begin. Read on to …
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Shiba Inu Will Go to Zero According to New Finder Report
May 17, 2022
The majority of fintech experts surveyed say now is the time to exit "joke coin" Shiba Inu. Read on to find out why.
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NFTs Get Religion as Vatican Creates a Digital Gallery
May 16, 2022
As the NFT craze spreads to the Vatican, new research suggests NFTs are doing better than cryptos this year.
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Despite the Recent Crypto Meltdown, the First Bitcoin-Based Stablecoin Is in the Works
May 14, 2022
Lightning Labs has announced an upgrade to its Bitcoin platform that could soon see the launch of a Bitcoin-powered stablecoin. Find out more.
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Dogecoin Surges 23%, Unphased by Musk's Announced Delay to Buy Twitter
May 13, 2022
Dogecoin was expected to play a role in Elon Musk's reworking of Twitter, but his tweeted deal delay hasn't slowed that crypto today. Read on …
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Crypto Collapse Sends Bitcoin and Ethereum Down at Least 28% the Past Week
May 12, 2022
Ethereum's price has not been this low since March 2021, while Bitcoin hasn't seen this level since December 2020. Read on to find out the …
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Breaking: Why Did Terra (LUNA) Crater 95% Today? Should You Buy?
May 11, 2022
Stablecoin TerraUSD fell 30%+ since losing its 1:1 peg to the U.S. dollar, but why is sister crypto LUNA tanking too? Read on to find …
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Why Coinbase Stock Price Is Down 33% Today. Should You Buy?
May 11, 2022
The largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange blames broader market challenges for its 50% drop in revenue from the prior quarter. Read on to learn more.
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Why Was Shiba Inu Up 23% Today? Should You Buy?
May 10, 2022
After losing $400 billion since the weekend, the broader crypto market is down about 2% today, however, Shiba Inu is up. Read on to find …
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Bitcoin Breaks Beneath $33,000 Setting New 2022 Low. Is Now the Time to Buy?
May 9, 2022
Rising interest rates and inflation are hitting stocks and volatile investments such as crypto hard. Read on to learn how it's affecting Bitcoin.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Are Both Down at Least 8.5% the Past Day. Should You Buy?
May 6, 2022
The two top cryptocurrencies by market value are nearing eight-week lows. Is this downturn a buy or bolt opportunity? Read on to find out.
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Crypto to Have 1 Billion Users in 10 Years Says Coinbase CEO
May 5, 2022
Find out why this cryptocurrency influencer is so bullish on the space when the entire crypto market is currently down 38% from its peak.
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Why ApeCoin (APE) Surged 26% Today. Should You Buy?
May 4, 2022
The crypto born from the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT series pumped 26% this morning after Elon Musk did this one thing on Twitter. Read …
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SEC Almost Doubles Its Cyber Enforcement Team in Advance of Crypto Regulation
May 3, 2022
The SEC seems to be preparing for pending crypto regulatory guidance related to Biden's executive order earlier this year. Read on to learn more.
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Cronos (CRO) Was Down More Than 13% Today. Should You Buy?
May 2, 2022
A high-profile crypto project that paid $700 million to rename the Staples Center in Los Angeles, is struggling to remain "sustainable." Read on to find …
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The Graph Is Down More Than 10% Today. Should You Buy?
Apr 29, 2022
A promising crypto project that will be a big part of internet searches in the future is down double digits for the day and month. …
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Millions of Kids Are Crypto-Curious. Here Are 3 Key Lessons to Teach Yours
Apr 29, 2022
One of the world's leading asset management firms urges parents to talk to their kids about crypto. Do you?
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Gold Beats Bitcoin by 22% in 2022, Says Arcane Research
Apr 28, 2022
New research finds that gold has been a better inflation hedge than Bitcoin so far this year. Read on to see why that could be.
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I Was Just Added to the Coinbase NFT Beta Test. What I Found There Surprised Me
Apr 27, 2022
I just spent a few hours exploring the new Coinbase NFT marketplace, and what I found there was eye opening.
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80% of Large Investors Predict Bright Future for Crypto, New Research Shows
Apr 27, 2022
A glimpse at results from a survey of both institutional and retail investors suggests a bullish future for crypto assets in general.
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Bitcoin Will Be Available to Fidelity 401(k) Investors This Year
Apr 26, 2022
Fidelity plans to make Bitcoin part of its retirement offerings to its 23,000 employer clients who manage 20 million 401(k) accounts.
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Breaking: Dogecoin Surges 34% on Hype Over Elon Musk's Plans for Newly Purchased Twitter
Apr 25, 2022
Twitter announced it accepted Elon Musk's "best and final" price of $54.20 per share, a 38% premium over the stock's price on April 1.
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Why XRP Was Down 8.33% Today
Apr 25, 2022
Fears of renewed COVID lockdowns in China send negative ripples across stock and markets, hitting Ripple Lab's XRP hard.
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Coinbase and Visa Debut Upgraded Crypto-Reward Debit Card in the U.S.
Apr 22, 2022
No Coinbase crypto fees are incurred when using the card and users can pick from rotating crypto rewards or lock in a favorite.
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The 0x Token Pops 67% Overnight as Coinbase Picks 0x Protocol for New NFT Platform. Should You Buy?
Apr 21, 2022
Coinbase announced it's building its NFT trading market on the 0x Protocol -- as a result the 0x token hit a four-month high today.
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Breaking: Coinbase Is Launching an NFT Marketplace. Here's How to Sign Up
Apr 20, 2022
The largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange is launching into the multi-billion dollar non-fungible token (NFT) market space.
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ApeCoin Is Up 62% Since Launching Last Month and Hit an All-Time High Today. Should You Buy?
Apr 20, 2022
A crypto inspired by the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT series surged 30.17% today to hit an all-time high since its March launch.
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This Privacy Crypto Has Left Bitcoin and Ethereum in the Dust Since February. Should You Buy?
Apr 19, 2022
Bitcoin and Ethereum are up 18% and 32% over the past two months, but one crypto has done more than 2.5 times better.
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IRS Requires 2021 Tax Filers to Answer a Crypto Question
Apr 18, 2022
Today is the 2021 federal and state tax filing deadline for most Americans, and the IRS wants to know if you bought or sold crypto.
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2 Reasons Dogecoin Was Up 11% Over the Past 3 Days. Should You Buy?
Apr 15, 2022
The dog-themed meme coin is up double digits over the past 72 hours, possibly pushed by actions of two different CEOs.
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Why Shiba Inu Lost Nearly 70,000 Users Over the Past 28 Days
Apr 13, 2022
Shiba Inu has lost thousands of users every day over the past month -- following three straight months of adding users.
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Breaking: Shiba Inu Is Now Listed on Robinhood. Should You Buy?
Apr 12, 2022
Popular dog-themed meme coin Shiba Inu surges double digits with its announced listing on the Robinhood trading app.
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Crypto Fear Index Shows 'Extreme Fear' Grips Most Buyers. Should You Invest Now?
Apr 12, 2022
A daily gauge of crypto 'fear and greed' shows the majority are 'extremely' afraid to invest in crypto -- so is now the time to …
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Are Both Down at Least 11% the Past Week. Should You Buy?
Apr 11, 2022
The top two cryptos by market capitalization are nearing three-week lows. Are these opportunities to buy or bolt?
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90% of Americans Live 5 Miles From a Bitcoin ATM
Apr 10, 2022
Leading crypto cash exchange Coinme says it has increased its number of cash-to-crypto ATM units by 185%.
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Shiba Inu Launches Metaverse Land Buys This Weekend
Apr 9, 2022
Shiba Inu's official Twitter channel announced the first phase of virtual land purchases starting this weekend on Shib.io.
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3 Unstoppable Cryptos Leaving Ethereum in the Dust in April
Apr 8, 2022
Ethereum is a great long-term project, but it's struggling in April. Here are three cryptos beating ETH with double-digit gains this month.
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Robinhood Expands Wallet Access, Enabling Millions to Now Take Ownership of Their Crypto
Apr 8, 2022
Robinhood, the popular fintech trading app, beta-tested its wallet to a thousand users in January, and millions can now have access.
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Facebook Owner Meta Plans 'Zuck Bucks' Non-Crypto Currency
Apr 7, 2022
Facebook's parent company is reportedly targeting "least regulated" path to launch various digital currencies.
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19 Million Bitcoin Have Been Mined, Only 2 Million Remain Unminted
Apr 7, 2022
Bitcoin crossed a major milestone last week as miners collectively minted 19 million coins since the crypto launched in 2009.
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Biggest Bitcoin Conference in the World Is Going On in Miami
Apr 6, 2022
As Miami hosts more than 300 speakers, over 70 organizations plan to announce big crypto news. We have the details.
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Treasury Secretary Yellen Will Talk Crypto Regs Tomorrow
Apr 6, 2022
The Treasury Department reportedly issued a statement announcing Yellen's first formal policy statement about crypto.
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Crypto Ownership Doubled in U.S. and Other Regions in 2021, New Gemini Report Reveals
Apr 6, 2022
New research shows on average 45% of crypto holders bought digital assets for the first time in 2021. What’s driving them to take action?
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Crypto Group With 70% Success Rate Predicts 40% Shiba Inu Price Pump in April
Apr 5, 2022
A cryptocurrency community that's been correct 70% of the time predicts a big Shiba Inu price spike this month.
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Breaking: Elon Musk Joins Twitter Board After Becoming Its Largest Shareholder
Apr 5, 2022
Elon Musk has expanded his potential influence over Twitter as he has now joined its board of directors.
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Forget XRP: These 3 Cryptos Could Beat It This Spring
Apr 4, 2022
XRP is about 46% off its peak from last April, and the SEC lawsuit continues to suppress its price. Here are three cryptos that are …
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Breaking: Dogecoin Was Up 9% on News Elon Musk Took a 9.2% Stake in Twitter
Apr 4, 2022
Elon Musk acquired a nearly 10% stake in Twitter. The social media stock soared 25% before Monday's market open -- and Dogecoin was up too.
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The Metaverse Could Have 5 Billion Users and a Value of $13 Trillion, Citi Predicts
Apr 1, 2022
A new Citi report forecasts the metaverse economy will generate $13 trillion with 5 billion users within this decade.
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Mar 31, 2022
A cryptic tease from Shiba Inu's official Twitter account did its job to get attention and more Twitter followers as Shiba goes meta.
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Mar 30, 2022
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Mar 29, 2022
The price of the Ether coin has jumped 40% in the past few weeks. Here's what the reasons for that are.
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Entire Crypto Market Is Up 6% Today After Positive Remarks From Janet Yellen
Mar 28, 2022
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Mar 25, 2022
A novel idea where previously wasted natural gas is now profitable for the fuel giant and produces cleaner electricity for BTC miners.
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Meta, Formerly Facebook, Files 8 Crypto Trade Applications
Mar 24, 2022
Meta continues to push its crypto plans, but lawmakers will likely push back on this latest move -- and push back hard.
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Mar 23, 2022
The Shiba Inu crypto token has continued to lose thousands of users every day over the past week, after three straight months of gaining users.
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Mar 22, 2022
Bitcoin is about 38% off its peak as it tries to claw back gains in recent weeks, but these three cryptos are on pace to …
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Mar 21, 2022
Is dog-themed meme coin Shiba Inu losing its bite over its token holders?
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Mar 19, 2022
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Shiba Inu Could Be an Inflation Hedge for Turkish Government
Mar 19, 2022
Inflation in the nation of Turkey has climbed to 191%. It's gotten so bad citizens and officials are exploring crypto -- with a special focus …
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Top Investor Sees Bitcoin at $500,000 in 5 Years
Mar 18, 2022
Bitcoin is currently priced at slightly more than 40% off its almost $69,000 peak last November -- but one lead investor says it should top …
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Bitcoin and Crypto Market Edge Up 4% Following Fed's 0.25% Interest Rate Hike
Mar 17, 2022
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced a quarter percent interest rate hike, while cryptocurrencies rose 4% higher on the news.
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Ukraine Government Now Accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum as Legal Tender
Mar 17, 2022
The war in Ukraine has triggered the country to accept Bitcoin and Ethereum as legal tender.
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Mar 16, 2022
For the past decade Bitcoin had yearly returns of more than 220%, but three cryptos are beating Bitcoin with double-digit gains this month.
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Elon Musk Remains Bullish on Dogecoin, Bitcoin, and Ethereum
Mar 15, 2022
In a Sunday tweet, billionaire Elon Musk stated that he's not selling any of his Dogecoin, Bitcoin, or Ethereum.
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Mar 14, 2022
NFTs are largely associated with collectible images and digital music, but the underlying technology could eventually touch every aspect of your life.
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Goldman Sachs Now Offers High-Net-Worth Investors Access to Bitcoin and Ethereum
Mar 11, 2022
New SEC filings show Goldman Sachs offering top investors access to crypto -- individual investors will have to wait.
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Ethereum Transaction Fees Hit 6-Month Low
Mar 10, 2022
While the price at the gas pumps are at all-time highs, Ethereum "gas" for crypto transfers are at their lowest levels in months.
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Mar 9, 2022
President Biden's executive order on cryptocurrency continues the U.S. government's commitment to delay any crypto policy action.
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Mar 8, 2022
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Mar 7, 2022
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Mar 4, 2022
Blockchain data suggest positive upside for Bitcoin despite today's single-digit pullback..
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Mar 3, 2022
As interest in NFTs continues to grow, so does the opportunity for an emerging industry in support of it: NFT insurance.
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Mar 2, 2022
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor explains how Bitcoin could stop "denial-of-service" malware attacks.
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Mar 1, 2022
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Feb 28, 2022
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Feb 28, 2022
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Feb 25, 2022
Popular dog-themed meme coin Shiba Inu has reportedly been added to Revolut's crypto exchange -- but that's not confirmed by Revolut itself.
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Are NFTs Turning Into a Hotbed for Crime?
Feb 25, 2022
NFTs are one of the hottest trends in crypto right now, but are they also a hotbed for cybercriminals?
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Feb 24, 2022
As crypto hacks, theft, scams, and attacks increase, a new insurance offering for crypto investments is worth a look.
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Feb 23, 2022
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Feb 22, 2022
Shiba Inu has an all-time record of token holders but its price has slid double-digits over the past 24 hours.
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Feb 21, 2022
California takes its first step toward accepting Bitcoin as payment for state taxes and fees as a state lawmaker introduces a new Bitcoin bill.
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Feb 20, 2022
They're not quite the Avengers, but a group of large fintech companies have assembled to fight crypto money laundering.
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Bitcoin Will Be Accepted for State Tax Payments in June Says Colorado Gov. Polis
Feb 18, 2022
Colorado wants to be "the first digital state in the U.S." and will start accepting tax payments in crypto this summer as a first step.
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More People Own Ethereum Than Ever Before. Here's Why
Feb 18, 2022
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Biden's Executive Order on Crypto Policy Is Expected Next Week
Feb 18, 2022
Bitcoin was first mined in 2009, and 13 years later, no federal crypto policy exists. A pending White House executive order may -- or may …
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2 Meme Coins That Could Surpass Shiba Inu in 2022
Feb 17, 2022
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Could Bitcoin Hit $200,000 in 2022?
Feb 16, 2022
Bitcoin is priced at a 35% discount off its all-time high of nearly $67,000 last November -- could it more than triple that this year?
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Feb 15, 2022
As Russia considers invading Ukraine, a new report finds the communist regime stepped up its criminal cyber invasions in 2021.
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Feb 11, 2022
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Feb 10, 2022
Gala Games' token price skyrocketed more than 50,000% last year. Is its meteoric run done or is it just getting started?
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This 'Ethereum Killer' Gained 552% in 2021. Should You Buy?
Feb 9, 2022
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NFL Will Give Super Bowl Attendees Free NFTs. A First Step Toward an NFL Crypto Coin?
Feb 8, 2022
The NFL announced NFT freebies for all Super Bowl attendees this weekend. Could we someday see an NFL crypto token too?
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Feb 7, 2022
As the crypto market is rebounding, Shiba Inu is leading the way pumping more than 40% over the last day. Is it due to an …
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A Precedent-Setting Crypto Tax Case Is Brewing Around Whether Staked Crypto Is Income or Property
Feb 4, 2022
The IRS has agreed to pay a refund to a crypto couple that claims they were unfairly taxed, but now they're rejecting the settlement to …
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Could Ethereum Hit $10,000 in 2022?
Feb 3, 2022
Ethereum is currently priced at a 46% discount off its all-time high of nearly $4,900 -- could it possibly double that peak this year?
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Feb 2, 2022
The Federal Reserve issued its report last month exploring pros and cons of a U.S. digital dollar. Now they're seeking broad input from public and …
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NFL Looks to Kick Off NFT and Metaverse Partnerships With New Job Post
Feb 1, 2022
A new LinkedIn job post from the NFL suggests the premier professional sports league is looking to boost its bench strength in crypto, NFTs, online …
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Feb 1, 2022
Recent news of massive organizations such as Apple, Walmart, and the NFL exploring the metaverse give good reason to be bullish about that space.
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Jan 31, 2022
As we end the worst investing month since the pandemic started, February could see some serious upside for at least two crypto projects.
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Jan 28, 2022
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Jan 27, 2022
New research finds that the number of banks that provide crypto services for retail clients is expected to double this year.
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Jan 26, 2022
Despite the more than 30% current crypto correction, there are some things you can do right now to make the best of a lousy financial …
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Jan 25, 2022
The doggy meme crypto jumped double digits this morning, could the pump be due to a tweet from the self-proclaimed "Doge Father" Elon Musk?
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A Crypto U.S. Dollar Could Boost Global Reserve Status of Traditional Greenbacks, Says New Fed Report
Jan 24, 2022
A long-awaited report from the Fed regarding pros and cons of creating a U.S. digital dollar is available and Uncle Sam wants to hear from …
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3 Cryptos That Could Beat Bitcoin in 2022
Jan 21, 2022
For the past 10 years Bitcoin has had annualized returns of 220%, but there are three coins that could do better than Bitcoin this year.
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SEC Sets Regulatory Focus on Crypto Trading Platforms
Jan 20, 2022
Given Congress' slow going regarding cryptocurrency regulation, the SEC says it's taking aim at crypto trading exchanges.
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Jan 19, 2022
A top-10 cryptocurrency that had fallen out of favor during the past few months jumped more than 30% suddenly. Is now the time to jump …
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Crypto Is Redefining Retirement for Workers of All Ages, New Research Shows
Jan 18, 2022
New research finds that every worker-age demographic has crypto as part of their respective retirement mix.
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Walmart Appears Poised to Join the Metaverse With Launch of Its Own Crypto and NFTs
Jan 17, 2022
Walmart has filed several applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office related to cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) -- signaling its interest in the …
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3 Crypto Regulatory Predictions for 2022
Jan 17, 2022
Will regulations hit cryptocurrencies harder in 2022? Read on to find out our predictions for what's next.
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Jan 14, 2022
While the crypto space is known for its volatility, it's also known for strong performing projects. Here are three that are poised for a breakout …
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Jan 13, 2022
Fans of Shiba Inu have been lobbying Robinhood for months to make the meme coin available on its platform. A news outlet tweet states it …
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The Major 2022 Threat to Dogecoin and Shiba Inu No One Is Talking About
Jan 12, 2022
Increasing interest rates tend to help savers, but can hurt risky investors. Three planned interest hikes for 2022 could tank speculative cryptos.
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PayPal Stablecoin Could Be Coming Soon. Should You Buy?
Jan 11, 2022
PayPal confirms its plans to expand its crypto offerings with a PayPal stablecoin.
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Jan 10, 2022
The world's second-largest crypto exchange can't send or receive the seventh-largest crypto -- and hasn't been able to since Friday.
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Jan 7, 2022
2021 saw one crypto project grow by more than 10 times, and it wasn't Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Cardano.
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$14 Billion in Crypto Stolen in 2021, a 66% Jump Over 2020, According to New Report
Jan 6, 2022
Cryptocurrency usage is growing faster than ever before but new research shows that crypto crime is soaring too -- to the tune of $14 billion …
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Bitcoin Beat All Equities in 2021, Data Shows
Jan 5, 2022
Goldman Sachs issued its 2021 Returns Scorecard with Bitcoin topping the list of investments -- just six months ago they claimed Bitcon was not an …
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Jan 4, 2022
NFTs had a big year in 2021. In 2022 Big Tech wants to join the NFT party, as Samsung launches TVs that enable buying and …
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Crypto Fear Index Shows Most Are Afraid to Buy. Should You Invest Now?
Jan 3, 2022
A gauge of crypto fear finds most people are afraid to invest in the asset class -- so is now the time to jump in?
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Visa Doubles Down on Crypto Despite Recent Double-Digit Drop
Dec 30, 2021
Visa says it's committed to its global crypto advisory services despite the current double-digit downturn in the sector.
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Nike Gets Into NFTs With Purchase of a Virtual Footwear Maker
Dec 29, 2021
Nike steps into metaverse by acquiring a company that makes digital footwear as non-fungible tokens.
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2021 Saw More Funds Pour Into Crypto Than All Past Years Combined
Dec 29, 2021
2021 was a breakout year for venture capital funding in the crypto space where investors plunked down more than $30 billion -- more than all …
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Recent Study Finds Bitcoin Ownership Could Be Too Concentrated
Dec 28, 2021
A report from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that 1% of Bitcoin holders control 27% of the supply.
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Treasury Claims Economic Risk From Crypto Stablecoins Requires Congressional Action
Dec 27, 2021
A top Treasury official urges Congress to pass regulatory guidance soon, claiming the risk to investors and broader economy is too high for inaction.
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War of Words Escalates Between Elon Musk and Crypto-Critic Senator Elizabeth Warren
Dec 24, 2021
For the past few weeks Elon Musk and Sen. Elizabeth Warren have been verbally attacking each other. She wants a wealth tax, he wants her …
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Musk Explains Why Dogecoin Is a Better Payment Method Than Bitcoin in TIME Interview
Dec 23, 2021
World's richest person tells how Dogecoin is superior to Bitcoin for making payments.
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Crypto Scams Surge 81% This Year Compared to 2020, New Research Shows
Dec 22, 2021
According to blockchain data firm, Chainalysis, crypto crime surged this year, with more than $7.7 billion worth of cryptocurrency taken from victims worldwide.
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Bitcoin Will Replace U.S. Dollar Says Ex-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey
Dec 21, 2021
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey publicly stated that Bitcoin will knock out the U.S. dollar.
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Survey Shows 83% of Millennial Millionaires Own Crypto
Dec 20, 2021
New survey shows 8 in 10 rich millennials have significant crypto investments and plan to buy more in coming months.
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Robinhood Helps You Give a Truly Unique Holiday Gift: Crypto
Dec 17, 2021
Folks at Robinhood want you to skip store lines, stockouts, and supply-chain delays this holiday season -- by giving cryptocurrencies instead.
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Nearly 40% of Banks Will Offer Crypto Services Within 3 Years, New Survey Shows
Dec 16, 2021
Almost 40% of surveyed banks plan to provide cryptocurrency services to consumers -- not just institutional accounts -- over the next 36 months.
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Dividing Lines Were Drawn During Senate Banking Hearing on Stablecoins
Dec 15, 2021
Senate banking committee members showed their political stripes during a divisive discussion regarding the use and need of stablecoins.
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CoinMarketCap Suffers a Seeming Hack, Falsely Driving Crypto Prices to Tens of Billions
Dec 15, 2021
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 …
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Senate Tackles Stablecoins in Banking Committee Hearing Today
Dec 14, 2021
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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Robinhood Is One Step Closer to Launching Its Crypto Wallet
Dec 13, 2021
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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25% of Fastest Growing Brands in 2021 Are Crypto Related, New Research Shows
Dec 10, 2021
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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Lawmakers and Crypto CEOs Agree House Finance Service Committee Hearing Was 'Productive and Helpful'
Dec 9, 2021
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 …
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White House to Fight Crypto Crime as Part of Broader Anti-Corruption Plan
Dec 8, 2021
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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Breaking: Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Joins Crypto Project Chainlink as Strategic Advisor
Dec 7, 2021
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 …
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6 Crypto CEOs Called to Testify Before a Skeptical House Finance Committee This Week
Dec 6, 2021
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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Square Changes Name to Block. Is Jack Dorsey All In on Crypto?
Dec 3, 2021
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 …
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A Trio of Fed Agencies Have Issued a Joint Regulatory Roadmap for Cryptos in 2022
Dec 2, 2021
A triumvirate of U.S. regulators are taking first crack at a crypto crackdown focusing on blockchain-based banking services.
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IRS Seized $3.5 Billion in Crypto in 2020, According to New Crime Report
Dec 1, 2021
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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Jack Dorsey Steps Down as Twitter CEO but Remains Square CEO -- Most Likely to Keep His Hands in Bitcoin
Nov 30, 2021
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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Newly Named Omicron COVID Variant Causes 400%-Plus Price Pump of Little-Known, Same-Named Crypto
Nov 29, 2021
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 …
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3 Reasons Why New Crypto Investors Chase Meme Coins Such as Dogecoin and Shiba Inu
Nov 26, 2021
Meme coins have a lot of problems, but they still attract a lot of investors.
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Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fraud in 2021 Is Up 600% Over 2020, Topping $10.5 Billion, Research Finds
Nov 25, 2021
A crypto-risk management firm finds DeFi fraud and theft is on the rise.
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Gemini Crypto Platform Secures $400 Million in Equity Funding Placing a $7.1 Billion Value on the Firm
Nov 24, 2021
The Winklevoss twins continue to put their heads together and win when it comes to crypto.
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NFL Star Wide Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to Be Paid in Bitcoin This Season
Nov 24, 2021
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
One billion in Bitcoin bonds to build a geothermal "Bitcoin City" in El Salvador -- nothing to see here.
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Shiba Inu Surpasses 1 Million Wallet Holders But It's Down 50% From Its Peak. Is It a Buy?
Nov 22, 2021
A major milestone for a leading meme coin that's also trading at a steep discount.
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Bid to Buy Constitution by a Blockchain-Backed Co-Op Loses to $43.2M Bid
Nov 19, 2021
A revolutionary attempt at buying the Constitution fizzled faster than a Fourth of July sparkler.
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Ripple Pitches a Crypto Regulatory Framework. Might That Signal an SEC Settlement Soon?
Nov 18, 2021
Ripple's new policy position paper could help the crypto industry from a regulatory perspective -- and itself from a legal perspective.
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Biden's Infrastructure Bill Is Anti Crypto. 2 Senators Want to Change That
Nov 17, 2021
New infrastructure bill has language that's bad for crypto -- a pair of senators are working on a fix.
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Taproot Upgrade Aims to Fix a Few of Bitcoin's Root Problems
Nov 16, 2021
A new Bitcoin programming update promises to strengthen a few weaknesses.
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Why a Bitcoin ETF Might Be the Worst Way to Enter Crypto
Nov 15, 2021
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
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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As Inflation Hits 30-Year High, Top Deflationary Cryptos Set All-Time Highs, Too
Nov 11, 2021
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
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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3 Potential Problems for Shiba Inu and a Singular Saving Grace
Nov 9, 2021
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
Facebook's rationale for its recent rebrand to Meta is getting a lackluster response.
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NYU Public Policy Professor Gives Crypto Industry a Solid 'B' Grade for Recent Lobbying Activities
Nov 5, 2021
Crypto industry is off to a good start when it comes to lobbying politicians, but more needs to be done.
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New Study: 96% of Americans Don't Understand the Basics of Crypto, Bitcoin, NFTs, or DeFi
Nov 4, 2021
New crypto literacy survey finds virtually none exists among the general public.
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Biden's Working Group on Stablecoins Wants to Pass the Crypto-Buck to Congress
Nov 3, 2021
In typical government fashion, politicians recommend delaying and deferring the regulating of stablecoins.
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Nov 2, 2021
General crypto awareness is on the rise, while crypto literacy is at shocking lows.
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Bitcoin Fans Celebrate the 13th Anniversary of Its Seminal White Paper
Nov 1, 2021
Is Bitcoin just a short-term investment bubble or an enduring ideal that could usher in economic equality for anyone with a mobile phone?
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Big Banks and Investors Seem to Agree That Crypto Is a Solid Inflation Hedge
Nov 1, 2021
Latest numbers show inflation ticked up again in September, and the smart money is giving crypto a look as an inflation hedge.
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How Facebook's Name Change to Meta Could Mask Its Crypto Ambitions
Oct 29, 2021
The biggest change that Facebook is making is not just its name.
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Could XRP Soon Be Relisted on Coinbase?
Oct 28, 2021
Does Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong know something we don't after recent bullish tweets regarding the SEC's lawsuit with Ripple/XRP?
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Over Half of Americans Aged 60 and Up 'Don't Know Anything' About Crypto
Oct 23, 2021
You're never too old to crypto. The "golden years" don't mean seniors have to be locked into old-fashioned investments like gold, annuities, and certificates of …
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What Is Energi (NRG), and Should You Buy It?
Oct 10, 2021
Energi is a multi-functional blockchain project that's trading at a deep discount. Could it be positioned for a breakout?
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The 2 Biggest Obstacles to Buying Crypto -- and How to Overcome Them
Oct 9, 2021
A recent survey of 2,000 people identified the top barriers keeping them from buying crypto. Do you have the same obstacles?
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The End Is Near for Money: 76% of Surveyed Banking Execs Say Digital Assets -- Like Bitcoin -- Will Rule in 10 Years
Oct 9, 2021
Deloitte's 2021 Global Blockchain Survey of financial services executives finds a majority agree a major shift from traditional money to digital assets is coming soon.
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Will the Federal Reserve Launch a Digital Dollar? Here's What We Know
Oct 8, 2021
China has launched its digital yuan in dozens of cities in an effort to supplant the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency of the …
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U.S. Leads in Global Uptake of Crypto Decentralized Finance
Oct 4, 2021
A new report finds U.S. institutional investors are piling into cryptocurrency decentralized finance to pursue new sources of alpha.
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Crypto Adoption Is Surging Globally -- but Not in the U.S.
Sep 25, 2021
A new Chainalysis survey finds the top countries for crypto uptake last year were Vietnam, India, and Pakistan, while the U.S. and China fell in …
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Twitter's Bitcoin Tipping Feature Could Be a Fatal Disrupter to Entire Wire Transfer Industry
Sep 24, 2021
Twitter has enabled free Bitcoin transfers globally for its users who have Strike digital wallets. Strike CEO says it will "dematerialize" all existing monetary networks.
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Here’s What Dave Ramsey Says About Crypto Investing
Aug 28, 2021
Dave Ramsey gets many things right about personal finance, but check out what he gets wrong about owning crypto.
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Jack Dorsey Plans to Launch a Decentralized Exchange (DEX) for Bitcoin
Aug 28, 2021
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has been a longtime fan of Bitcoin. He confirmed that with his announcement to launch a Bitcoin-based decentralized exchange.
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Aug 7, 2021
DAI is a stablecoin that provides a lot of flexibility and utility, with the price stability of the U.S. dollar. Check it out to see …
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