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Cryptocurrency Articles

The why and how of investing in cryptocurrencies.

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Nov. 30, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

SoFi Is Quitting Crypto. All Your Questions, Answered

SoFi's decision to shut down its crypto arm will leave investors in a difficult place. Read on if you're wondering whether to sell or transfer your assets.
Nov. 22, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Binance's Changpeng Zhao Pleads Guilty. Here's What That Means for Your Crypto

Binance will pay over $4 billion in fines to settle money laundering charges. Find out what impact the deal might have on the crypto industry.
Nov. 22, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Kraken Is the Latest Crypto Exchange to Face SEC Charges. Are Any U.S. Platforms Safe?

The SEC accused crypto exchange Kraken of selling unregistered securities. Learn more about the charges and what they mean for crypto investors.
Nov. 5, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

What Sam Bankman-Fried's Guilty Charges Mean for Crypto

Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted on seven counts of fraud, but that doesn't make cryptocurrencies any safer. Here's how crypto investors can reduce risk.
Oct. 18, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Binance.US Says Dollar Deposits Aren't FDIC Insured

Unlike money in a bank account, if a crypto platform fails, there are limited protections in place. Find out how Binance.US customers can protect their funds.
Oct. 14, 2023 | By Chris Neiger

The 5 Biggest Crypto Heists Cost Investors $2 Billion. Here's How to Protect Yours

Savvy cybercriminals have looted crypto exchanges for huge sums. Here's how to protect your digital assets.
Oct. 9, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

People Said New York Was Too Tough on Crypto. But Perhaps It's Been Right All Along

New York introduced strict crypto regulation in 2015. Find out how its tough stance protected New Yorkers from some of the worst of the crypto collapses.
Sept. 22, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

There Are Only Six Bitcoin Billionaires in the Whole World. Is Crypto Becoming Irrelevant?

The number of crypto billionaires has fallen swiftly with the decline in prices and collapse of crypto platforms. Find out whether investors need to be worried.
Sept. 14, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Crypto Industry Update: Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder Resigns

Binance.US has laid off another 100 members of its staff, and its CEO has resigned. Find out what this means for Binance.US customers.
Sept. 10, 2023 | By Chris Neiger

A New Crypto Reporting Rule Could Impact Taxes on Your Investment. Here's What You Need to Know

Digital asset owners may have extra tax paperwork in the next few years. Read on to find out how new regulations may change your taxes.
July 30, 2023 | By Chris Neiger

The U.K. Could Ban Memes Promoting Cryptocurrency. Will the U.S. Follow Suit?

The U.K. says social media users can't promote cryptocurrencies without proper disclosures. Read on to find out how the U.S. is ramping up crypto regulations.
July 27, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Crypto Meets AI. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Cryptocurrency and AI are new worlds that could transform our lives. But that may come at the cost of existing protections. Learn why that matters.
July 21, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Crypto's Biggest Investors Played a Role in Its Downfall

The dust has settled on last year's crypto platform collapses. Find out why a Fed report says large investors are partly to blame.
July 14, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Here's What Happens When You Use Crypto Platforms as if They're Traditional Banks

Crypto platforms can look like banks and even act like banks, but they are not banks. Find out why it's dangerous to use a crypto platform for your day-to-day banking.
June 20, 2023 | By David Chang, ChFC?, CLU?

This Nobel Winner in Economics Is Slamming Crypto. Here's Why

Nobel economist Paul Krugman recently called cryptocurrency worthless and pointless. Read on to learn why his view is such a negative one.
June 8, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Do You Own Solana, Cardano, or Polygon? The SEC Wants to Control Your Crypto

The SEC says many cryptocurrencies are actually securities. Find out how the security vs. commodity debate could impact your crypto investments.
June 7, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

SEC Tells Coinbase: 'You Simply Can't Ignore the Rules Because You Don't Like Them.' But Coinbase Still Isn't Binance

Coinbase is the latest crypto exchange to face SEC charges of selling unregistered securities. Find out what it all means for your cryptocurrency investments.
June 6, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

The SEC's Binance Charges Could Have Serious Consequences for All Crypto Investors. Here's Why

In addition to misleading investors, the SEC alleges Binance and Binance.US traded unregistered securities. Find out why those charges could impact the whole crypto industry.
May 30, 2023 | By Lyle Daly

Here's What Happens When You Invest All Your Money in Crypto

Cryptocurrency is one of the most high-risk types of investments. Explore what you could be in store for if you put all your money into crypto.
May 3, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

What Coinbase International Exchange Means for U.S. Investors

Coinbase is launching a new Bermuda-based international futures exchange. Find out how this sits with its campaign for clearer crypto regulation in the U.S.
April 21, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Here's How Taylor Swift Avoided FTX Debacle

Investors are taking FTX celebrity ambassadors to court for promoting unregistered securities. Find out why Taylor Swift turned down the FTX deal.
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.
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.
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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