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Bitcoin’s bizarre hike renewed enthusiasm last quarter! What does the future hold for investors?

In the ever-evolving landscape of finance, few phenomena have captured the imagination and attentio…

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Cryptocurrency FAQs — Everything you need to know about the cryptocurrencies, the crypto market and everything in between

The cryptocurrency market is not the same as the stock market, especially when it comes to having t…

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Privacy coins, centralised cryptocurrencies, or being currencies — India is yet to explain what it means by ‘private’ cryptocurrency

Despite all the fear, doubt and uncertainty (FUD) in the air, the Indian government hasn’t actually…

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Semi-fungible tokens — coins that travel between the worlds of cryptocurrency and NFTs

Imagine this. You bought a pen and put it in your pocket. At this time, it’s fungible. One pen…

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Trading of first bitcoin ETF slows in Canada after a roaring debut for the groundbreaking fund

Just weeks after the first exchange-traded fund in North America enjoyed a strong debut, the excite…

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​Facebook and Microsoft aren’t the only ones creating a metaverse — here are five popular coins looking to create digital worlds​

For instance, while announcing Meta’s plans for the future metaverse last month, Zuckerberg said…

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How to buy Cryptocurrencies in India? The simplest guide around

Since the crypto industry is constantly evolving and we’re still in the early days of development, …

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Fervent Bitcoin trading approaches fresh supply crunch; Here’s what this week’s ‘halving’ event implies

Bitcoin's recent surge to record-breaking highs has left many scratching their heads in awe. Within…

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What is Ethereum? What to know before investing

Ethereum is a decentralized platform that uses blockchain technology. It's powered by its native cr…

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India aims to develop SOPs for cryptocurrency during G20 presidency: Sitharaman

“That (crypto) will also be part of India's thing (agenda during G-20 presidency),” Sitharaman t…

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ASCI releases new guidelines for Non-Fungible Tokens, Crypto ads; here’s what experts have to say about it

Experts share advice on how can NFTs and crypto exchanges woo their consumers

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The economy's gone from strength to strength after the pandemic but no one quite knows why, or what comes next

The US economy just keeps defying doomsayers' warnings of a stock-market crash and recession. Here'…

Theron Mohamed   


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FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried called for firmer regulation of crypto in a new interview. 2 experts shared their predictions for what’s to come in 2022.

Among possible regulatory moves, Bankman-Fried suggested a registration system for tokens and stabl…

Phil Rosen   


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What is a crypto wallet? Understanding the software that allows you to store and transfer crypto securely

A crypto wallet is a piece of software or hardware that enables you to use cryptocurrency. There ar…

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Cryptos can change the way you invest, by taking the ‘agent’ off the books

Many young adults who have just started looking at investments don't take the time to understand ho…

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What to know about non-fungible tokens (NFTs) unique digital assets built on blockchain technology

A non-fungible token (NFT) exists on a blockchain and can grant someone verifiable and unique owner…

Louis DeNicola   


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What you need to know in markets this week: the future of Ethereum, what's next for oil, and inflation is on the rise

Ethereum has hit record highs ahead of the launch of CME futures, while the oil outlook may be look…

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SIMPLY PUT: Cryptocurrencies show signs of life after a bloodbath, but future remains uncertain

Together, Bitcoin and Ethereum account for nearly 60% of the crypto market share. The…

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Cryptocurrency investment 101 — here’s how to do your own research (DYOR) and invest in the right digital asset

There is no one size fits all formula and deciding which cryptocurrencies to invest in varies …

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Crypto regulation needs to allow for 'trial and error' in the market and account for variations between stablecoins, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says

"With experimentation ... we need to allow room for there to be failure as well because that obviou…

Carla Mozée