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.

Even If Ripple Wins Its SEC Lawsuit, the Crypto Ballgame Isn’t Over

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
While all eyes are on the back and forth of the SEC lawsuit against Ripple, don’t let this detract you from your approach of XRP.

ShapeShift Crypto: The Huge News That Has FOX Token On the Run

By Brenden Rearick, InvestorPlace Financial News Writer
The ShapeShift crypto, FOX, is seeing a huge upswing today. The network has gone fully decentralized, adding value to the governance token.

7 Altcoins That Could Recover In July

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor
Following the recent crash in digital assets, here are seven of the best cryptos that could rise to new highs once the market recovers.

Why Ethereum Classic Could Benefit From Ethereum’s New Validation Method

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
Ethereum Classic could benefit from Ethereum's new validation method fork. Ethereum Classic crypto could rise after Ethereum's new validation fork unless some miners don't participate.

Digital Euro Coming? 13 Things We Know About the ECB’s Potential Plans

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The European Central Bank (ECB) is working on a digital euro but it will still be some time before the virtual currency will see use.

Bitcoin: 5 Key Trends to Monitor in 2021

By Stavros Georgiadis, CFA, InvestorPlace Contributor
These five factors will have the biggest impact on Bitcoin's price as the king of cryptocurrencies finishes out the rest of the year.

What to Know About Lukka Crypto and the New S&P 500 Crypto Index

By Brenden Rearick, InvestorPlace Financial News Writer
The Lukka crypto management team and the Wall Street data outfit behind the S&P 500 have launched a robust new crypto index product.

Ethereum Classic May Be It Again

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Off and on the price chart, Ethereum Classic may just have what it takes to be the Ethereum of choice for investors, miners and developers.

Cardano Has a Robust, Encouraging Roadmap for Future Development

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cardano gives investors tangible reasons to believe that ADA will be around for the long haul. And in an asset class where coins are sent “to the moon” on a lot less, those reasons may be enough to consider an investment. 

Dogecoin Is in a Head-and-Shoulders Pattern Despite Its Efficiency

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Jokes aside, Dogecoin does offer some fundamental justification for investment but you’ll want to think carefully before buying.

7 Cryptos With Major Upgrades Ahead

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor
It may be too early to say. But the upgrades for these established coins and altcoins, along with pending enhancements to several others, could bring a return to a bull market for cryptos in the months ahead. So, what are some of the major upgrades set to go live in the immediate future? These seven may (or may not) have an impact on the market's overall direction: Cardano Bitcoin Dogecoin (CCC:DOGE-USD) Ethereum Classic (CCC:ETC-USD) Ethereum Neo (CCC:NEO-USD) Stellar Lumens (CCC:XLM-USD)

Don’t Count On Ethereum Classic Even After the Magneto Upgrade

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor
Instead of bouncing back after its hard fork completes July 21, Ethereum Classic could continue to flounder, or worse, trade lower.

Ripple Has a Decent Chart for Aggressive Investors, But There’s Risk

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ripple actually has some constructive components to the chart, even though there is plenty of risk as well. Let's look at XRP.

Solana vs. Cardano: Which Is the Better Ethereum Killer?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Solana and Cardano are both considered to be possible threats to Ethereum's dominance. Is either of them in a position to overtake it?

The Next Price Move for Polkadot Is Unclear at This Point

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor
Is the selloff in Polkadot a warning sign? Or are the prospects of this "internet of blockchains" project still intact?

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Predictions: Is Bitcoin Really Headed to $10,000?

By Chris MacDonald, InvestorPlace Contributor
Among the Bitcoin (BTC) price predictions that investors are watching right now are those from Guggenheim's Scott Minerd.

Shiba Inu Crypto News: 7 Things to Know About the SHIB CertiK Audit Results

By Brenden Rearick, InvestorPlace Financial News Writer
Investors are barking ahead of some Shiba Inu crypto news. An audit by CertiK has revealed no critical issues, and seals up network security.

The 7 Best Crypto Charts to Watch Right Now

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bitcoin, Ethereum and others have been roughed up. But now down big from the highs, it's time to look for the best crypto charts we can find.

Cardano Should Move Significantly Higher as Ethereum Rebounds

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
Look for Cardano crypto to move higher as Ethereum recovers. Cardano could rebound as it rolls out smart contracts to compete with Ethereum Dapps.
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