Crypto & Blockchain

Crypto markets are entering a new phase shaped by regulation, institutional capital, and real world financial adoption. InvestorPlace analysts examine major crypto trends, blockchain innovation, and market cycles to explain where digital assets are headed and what forces are driving the next wave of change.

Dogecoin Started as a Joke, but It’s Kicked off Some Serious Speculation

By Chris MacDonald, InvestorPlace Contributor
Any asset that appreciates in a parabolic fashion like Dogecoin is likely to attract investors and speculators alike to the fray.

I Will Never Buy Bitcoin, But Not for the Reason You’d Expect

By Thomas Yeung, CFA, InvestorPlace Markets Analyst
Today, Bitcoin uses as much energy as the country of Argentina. Though prices might go up, why buy when alternatives exist?

The Crypto Awakening: Get in Position Now for This Next Great Shift

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Cryptos and the blockchain technology they are built on are going to change everything. The way you buy everyday goods and services … purchase a home … pay your taxes … even how you order a pizza. Not investing in cryptocurrencies and the blockchain today would be similar to not investing in the advent of the internet.

Every Dog Has Its Day, but Dogecoin’s May Have Already Passed

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dogecoin is having its fifteen minutes of fame. How long that will last is anyone's guess, but before you buy, make sure you separate fact from feelings.

8 Hottest NFT Sales This Week: $69 Million Beeple NFT Tops the List

By Vivian Medithi
Investors are throwing millions of dollars at nonfungible tokens ranging from GIF artwork to basketball highlights. Here are the hottest sales of the past week.

Ethereum Prices Set to Go Ballistic on NFT Mania

By Thomas Yeung, CFA, InvestorPlace Markets Analyst
The mad rush for NFTs has one player smiling: Ethereum. ETH prices look set to rocket as the backbone of all NFT transactions take off.

Will Stellar Lumens Finally Democratize Investing?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Decentralized financial services (DeFi) is a hot trend in cryptocurrencies. Could Stellar Lumens be the solution for democratizing investing? 

3 Industries That Will Benefit From NFTs Moving Forward

By Faizan Farooque, InvestorPlace Contributor
NFTs have the potential to completely transform advertising, commercial art and a lot more, since anything digital can be an NFT.

It’s Onwards and Upwards for Stellar Lumens

By Muslim Farooque, InvestorPlace Contributor
Forecasts for Stellar Lumens are mostly bullish. The currency is worth buying now when it's trading at a discount.

Stellar Lumens Still Has One of the Best Stories to Ride the Crypto Wave

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor
XLM has a high correlation with Bitcoin. But there's more to this crypto's story. And that's why the rally in Stellar Lumens may not be over.

Thinking of Loading Up on Ethereum? Here’s What to Know Before You Do

By Chris MacDonald, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Ethereum more than doubling since the beginning of the year, many investors may be enticed to jump in - here's how to do so.

Want to Become a Millionaire on NFTs? Do it the Right Way

By Thomas Yeung, CFA, InvestorPlace Markets Analyst
Buying NFTs have become all the rage in 2021. Million-dollar deals take headlines. But regular investors can also profit from this boom.

The Graph Compels but Risks Getting Overwhelmed by Crypto Fever

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
With so much fanfare over Bitcoin, GRT-USD stock seems like a great alternative, in part due to its underlying innovations. However, you need to consider how wild this space is before taking a shot.

7 Companies Ready to Accept Your Crypto

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cryptocurrencies are becoming mainstream – and in a fast way, which means more businesses are accepting crypto from customers.

4 Cryptos to Buy No Matter What Janet Yellen Says

By Joel Baglole, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cryptocurrencies are gaining widespread acceptance and offer huge growth opportunities for investors. Here are four crypto names to buy.

Here’s Why Ripple XRP Could Be the Crypto Option to Own Right Now

By Chris MacDonald, InvestorPlace Contributor
As far as cryptocurrency options go, XRP remains a laggard, despite an intriguing niche and growing market for international transactions.

Steve Aoki NFT Drop: What to Know About the Nifty Collection

By Vivian Medithi
American EDM artist Steve Aoki is the latest to sell an NFT for big profits, suggesting investor enthusiasm for cryptoassets hasn't waned.

7 DeFi Stocks and Investments to Watch for the Blockchain Revolution

By Mark Putrino, CMT
The DeFi revolution is underway. Here's a look at seven different markers that crypto traders should keep their eyes on.

Here’s Why Riot Blockchain Stock Should Be in Every Investor’s Portfolio

By Ian Cooper, InvestorPlace Contributor
There’s further upside for crypto miners like RIOT stock. All as retail and institutional interest continue to flood into cryptocurrencies.
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