What Is CityCoins and How Does It Work?
Miami and New York are among the first cities to receive their own CityCoins designed to benefit local citizens.
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Nov 30, 2021 at 11:22 p.m. UTC
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What Is Cryptocurrency?
When Satoshi Nakamoto launched the Bitcoin protocol in January 2009, the first globally viable cryptocurrency had arrived.
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Nov 29, 2021 at 6:56 p.m. UTC
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How to Buy Shiba Inu Coin (SHIB)
The viral success of shiba inu coin (SHIB) means it’s easy to purchase the dogecoin competitor across a range of platforms. Here’s what you need to know.
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Nov 18, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
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Paying Off Student Loans? You Can Do It With Crypto
Thanks to innovative DeFi platforms, there are now more options available for student borrowers who wish to repay their loans using crypto.
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Nov 1, 2021 at 2:57 p.m. UTC
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What Is a Perpetual Swap Contract?
The perpetual swap trading product was first introduced in 2016 by crypto exchange BitMEX.
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Oct 5, 2021 at 8:45 a.m. UTC
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How to Send Bitcoin Tips on Twitter
There's a feature on Twitter that lets you receive tips via third-party payment channels. Learn how to set up this feature and how to send bitcoin-denominated tips.
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Sep 30, 2021 at 4:52 p.m. UTC
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China Crypto Bans: A Complete History
The 2021 crypto crackdown in China was the most severe yet and reiterates a number of the nation’s previous bans. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Sep 29, 2021 at 4:17 p.m. UTC
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5 Reasons Why Bitcoin Remains Below $50,000
Bitcoin’s price has been struggling to break above the psychological barrier of $50,000 for over 130 days now. What’s going on?
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Sep 27, 2021 at 2:20 p.m. UTC
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What Is a Bitcoin Futures ETF?
A bitcoin futures ETF is another type of regulated financial product that allows investors to indirectly participate in the bitcoin market.
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Sep 9, 2021 at 11:20 p.m. UTC
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How to Set Up a Bitcoin Miner
While bitcoin mining is dominated by large companies with huge warehouses full of equipment, it’s still possible for individuals to successfully mine as part of a pool. Here's...
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Sep 9, 2021 at 2:34 p.m. UTC
Sep 9, 2021
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