Crypto & Blockchain

If you bought $1,000 in Bitcoin in 2013, you would now have enough to buy an average home in Philadelphia — and enough to completely furnish it through one of Snoop Dogg’s favorite retailers. You could even buy that furniture directly with Bitcoin, thanks to rapidly growing support for the digital currency. Cryptocurrencies aren’t the money of the future; they’re the money of today. Read onward to find everything you need to get started with crypto, whether it be a thorough Bitcoin guide or a detailed look into the most promising altcoins.

Polygon’s New Look Make It A Crypto Play For The Long-Haul

By Muslim Farooque, InvestorPlace Contributor
MATIC-USD now runs a more solid framework that is less dependent on the Ethereum network

Polkadot Has a Great Use Case. Could It Hit $100 Though?

By Stavros Georgiadis, CFA, InvestorPlace Contributor
Polkadot had a great 2021. It has a great use case and plenty of investors. So, when will it truly take off in price, if ever?

BitTorrent’s Lack of Gains in 2021’s Second Half Says It All

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Six months ago, BitTorrent traded at $0.002636. BTT-USD has gained 4.7% since then. That tells you all you need to know about its prospects.

Avalanche May Be Setting up a Bullish Pattern but Will It Matter?

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although Avalanche presents a technical alternative to the blockchain trilemma, this obstacle could also be an economic issue. AVAX-USD has plenty of promise.

BitTorrent is Creating a Token Economy but Its Prospects are Murky

By Alex Sirois, InvestorPlace Contributor
BitTorrent and BTT tokens could become valuable for power sharers, but others probably won't care much about the cryptocurrency.

7 Cryptos to Wager On but Beware the New Wildcat Banking Era

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
While enthusiasm for cryptos remains strong as ever among proponents, you should realize that decentralization is nothing new.

Formula One’s Biggest Controversy Is Gold for Crypto.com Coin

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sports sponsorships are incredibly risky. But for Crypto.com Coin and its team’s venture into F1 racing, it paid off beautifully.

The Sandbox May Be the Most Ironically Labeled Cryptocurrency

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Sandbox is a massive breakthrough in decentralized applications, SAND-USD investors must. also consider broader implications.

Decentraland’s Virtual Reality Game Appeals to Millennials, Pushing MANA Crypto Higher

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
Decentraland's virtual reality game appeals to Millennials, pushing MANA crypto higher. Record sales of land in Decentraland will move to push MANA crypto prices higher over time.

ProShares Wants to Launch a Metaverse ETF. Here’s What You Should Know.

By Larry Ramer, InvestorPlace Contributor
ProShares, which has asked the SEC for permission to start a metaverse ETF, recently launched its Bitcoin Strategy ETF.

Polygon Looks Like Good Value Here As Its Popularity Grows

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
Polygon looks like good value here given its prospects next year. MATIC crypto will likely keep rising over the next year just like it did during Q3 as Polygon Defi apps become more popular.

Who Is Nick Szabo? 8 Things to Know About the Man Elon Musk Thinks Created Bitcoin.

By Eddie Pan, InvestorPlace Financial News Writer
Linguistic studies have suggested that Nick Szabo authored the famous Bitcoin white paper. Now, Elon Musk says he agrees.

A Tight Technical Leash On Shiba Inu?

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It hasn't been an unusual bear market in Shiba Inu, but SHIB-USD has other inherent problems other than as a trading vehicle.

Crypto.com Coin Is Only a Buy If You Believe That Cryptos Wil Stabilize

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nevertheless, if the crypto market stabilizes in 2022? Crypto.com Coin may have a path back to higher prices.

Crypto Mining Stocks: What’s Going on With SOS, MARA and RIOT Today?

By Chris MacDonald, InvestorPlace Contributor
Today, top crypto mining stocks SOS, Marathon Digital and Riot Blockchain each sold off in dramatic fashion on strong headwinds.

Crypto News: Why Is Bitcoin Down Today?

By Chris MacDonald, InvestorPlace Contributor
Today, the entire crypto market is selling off, with the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin, leading the way.

Harvest Finance Crypto: 6 Things for FARM Investors to Know About the DeFi Coin Heading Into 2022

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Harvest Finance crypto is a major focus among crypto traders on Tuesday, as the coin more than doubles in price. Here's what to know now.

Why Ethereum Will Likely Continue to Outperform Bitcoin Next Year

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
Ethereum will likely continue to outperform Bitcoin next year, albeit with high transaction costs. ETH crypto may continue to outperform Bitcoin this year with its new proof-of-stake system, although gas fees could stay high.

Floki Inu Is But Speculation on Speculation Itself

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although Floki Inu has near-term potential due to its extremely risky profile, the volatility in the end is what hurts the crypto.
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