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April 11, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Bitcoin Back Above $30,000. Should You Buy?

Bitcoin's price has increased by over 80% since the start of the year amidst a wider crypto rally. Find out why it's too soon to hope that the crypto winter might be over.
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April 8, 2023 | By Cole Tretheway

Scammers Have Stolen More Than $1 Billion in Crypto: Here's How to Buy Your Bitcoin Safely

The average victim of a crypto scam loses $2,600 worth of crypto, and I was almost one of them. Find out what it’s like to be scammed and how to diversify your portfolio safely.
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March 24, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

SEC Charges 8 Celebs for Misleading Consumers with Crypto Promotion

Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun faces SEC charges for fraud, orchestrating paid celebrity promotion, and more. Find out what it means for your cryptocurrencies.
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March 16, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Looking for a Safe Place to Park Your Cash After SVB Collapse? Don't Buy Crypto

Non-traditional finance systems have become more appealing in the wake of SVB's failure. Find out why cryptocurrency is not a good place to put your savings.
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Feb. 14, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

What New York Regulator's Crackdown on Binance USD (BUSD) Means for Investors

Binance's stablecoin has come under fire from regulators and no new tokens will be minted after Feb. 21. Here's what the move means for the crypto industry.
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Feb. 7, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

BlockFi Sets Out Timeline For Customer Claims

Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi is reaching out to customers to ask them to register claims. Here's what you need to know.
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Feb. 6, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Binance to Suspend Deposits and Withdrawals of U.S. Dollars

Users will not be able to move U.S. dollars on or off the Binance exchange from Feb. 8, but Binance.US won't be affected. Here's what this means for you.
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Feb. 6, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

This Top Investor Says Recent Crypto Rise Is a 'Sucker's Rally.' Is He Right?

The price of gold and Bitcoin have both rallied in recent weeks, but Peter Schiff continues to be critical of crypto. Find out why.
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Feb. 5, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Here's Why Nassim Nicholas Taleb Called Bitcoin a 'Malignant Tumor'

Nicholas Taleb lashed out at cryptocurrency and Bitcoin in a recent interview. Find out why the Black Swan author turned from Bitcoin fan to critic.
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Jan. 29, 2023 | By Lyle Daly

Mark Cuban Says This Could Cause the Next Crypto Implosion

The crypto industry has gone through several major scandals. Discover what Mark Cuban believes could lead to the next big crypto implosion.
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Jan. 26, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Hackers Use Twitter to Promote Fake Robinhood Crypto

Scammers used fake Robinhood social media posts and a fake crypto token to trick investors. Find out how you can avoid crypto scams.
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Jan. 20, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

3 Cryptos to Watch in 2023

Many top cryptos are down over 90% from their all-time highs, and the crypto winter shows no signs of abating. Find out why these three cryptos are better positioned to survive.
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Jan. 18, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Crypto Lender Genesis Reportedly Preparing for Bankruptcy

Crypto lending platform Genesis may file for bankruptcy before the end of the week, according to reports. Find out what this means for crypto investors.
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Jan. 18, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

SEC Moves Against Genesis and Gemini for Crypto Earn Programs

The SEC has accused Genesis and Gemini of selling unregistered securities. Find out what that means for crypto lending platforms and crypto investors.
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Jan. 16, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

This Is What It Means to 'Mint' an NFT

It's easier than ever to mint an NFT on the blockchain. If you've got a piece of art or music you want to make into an NFT, here's how to get started.
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Jan. 15, 2023 | By David Chang, ChFC®, CLU®

How Sam Bankman-Fried Lost $32 Billion Overnight

Sam Bankman-Fried was considered the savior of the crypto industry, but his crypto empire collapsed, overnight. Keep reading to learn what happened.
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Jan. 4, 2023 | By Lyle Daly

Coinbase Reaches $100MM Settlement With New York Regulators

Coinbase has agreed to a hefty settlement for compliance issues with customer accounts. Get the details and see what this could mean for crypto investors.
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Jan. 4, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Gemini Bosses Accuse Barry Silbert of Acting in 'Bad Faith' and Demand He Return $900 Million to Customers

Hundreds of thousands of Gemini Earn customers can't access their frozen funds following Genesis halt on withdrawals. Find out how likely they are to get their money back.
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Dec. 29, 2022 | By Lyle Daly

Hackers Use Kevin O'Leary's Twitter Account to Promote Crypto Scam

Kevin O'Leary's Twitter account was used to send messages about a crypto giveaway. Learn why offers like these are crypto scams and how to avoid them.
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Dec. 20, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

BlockFi Seeks to Return Customer Funds

Defunct crypto lender BlockFi has asked courts if it can release user funds held in BlockFi Wallets. Find out what this might mean for BlockFi customers.
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Dec. 14, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Sam Bankman-Fried Charged With Conspiracy to Commit Fraud and Launder Money. Here's What It Means for Investors

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested and charged on several counts. Find out what the legal proceedings may mean for crypto investors and FTX customers.
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Dec. 8, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Says Crypto Assets Are Like 'Pet Rocks.' Here's Why He's Wrong

JPMorgan CEO questions value of cryptocurrencies and calls for more regulation. Learn more about what he said and what he's missing about crypto.
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Dec. 4, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

5 Questions to Consider Before You Buy Crypto in 2023

Cryptocurrency investments offer high potential rewards, but with high risk. Ask yourself these questions before you jump on the crypto bandwagon.
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Nov. 28, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy. What It Means for Investors

Crypto lender BlockFi has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Find out how the news might impact customers and crypto investors more widely.
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Nov. 23, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

As FTX Fallout Continues, Here's How to Protect Your Crypto Assets Against Platform Failure

The failure of FTX has shaken the crypto industry, and it isn't clear how deep the contagion runs. Find out what you can do to safeguard your funds.