Megan DeMatteo

Megan  DeMatteo

Megan DeMatteo is a service journalist currently based in New York City. In 2020, she helped launch CNBC Select, and she now writes for publications like CoinDesk, NextAdvisor, MoneyMade, and others. She is a contributing writer for CoinDesk’s Crypto for Advisors newsletter.

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The Psychology of Meme Coins, From Actual Investors
Inside the appeal of meme coins, and how they become “real.”
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What Blockchain Projects Can Do for Social Good
There’s a natural intersection between impact investing and blockchain technology. Some blockchain startups are focused on making a positive social impact.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: CryptoPunk digital art non-fungible token (NFT) displayed on a digital billboard in Times Square on May 12, 2021 in New York City. The image is part of SaveArtSpace's "Pixelated" public art exhibition which will be displaying 193 of Larva Labs' CryptoPunks on phone booths, bus shelters, and billboards around New York City during the month of May. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced pandemic restrictions to be lifted on May 19.  (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
The Top 5 Tax Tips for NFT Investors
NFTs have seen explosive growth this year, making it even more important for investors and advisors to prepare for tax season in 2022.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: CryptoPunk digital art non-fungible token (NFT) displayed on a digital billboard in Times Square on May 12, 2021 in New York City. The image is part of SaveArtSpace's "Pixelated" public art exhibition which will be displaying 193 of Larva Labs' CryptoPunks on phone booths, bus shelters, and billboards around New York City during the month of May. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced pandemic restrictions to be lifted on May 19.  (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
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An Advisor’s Guide to Popular Crypto Wallets
There will come a time when your clients will ask you about crypto investing. Be prepared to talk to them about crypto wallets.
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Not All Cryptos Are Scarce Like Bitcoin
For many cryptocurrencies and digital assets, scarcity is a key part of their value. But not all scarcity is created equal.
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Demystifying Blockchain for Your Clients
Blockchain technology is here to stay, so it’s important for advisors to understand it for their clients and practice.
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How Does Crypto Fit Into a Passive Investment Strategy?
And how should advisors approach it as an investment for their clients?
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How Should You Treat Crypto Compared With Other Assets in a Portfolio?
Is crypto an investment, a currency – or neither? The nuance around crypto is exactly why many investors and advisors are drawn to it in the first place – but also why it can...
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 11: People wearing protective masks walk past a CryptoPunk digital art non-fungible token (NFT) displayed on an electronic billboard at a bus shelter in Midtown Manhattan on May 11, 2021 in New York City. The image is part of SaveArtSpace's "Pixelated" public art exhibition which will be displaying 193 of Larva Labs' CryptoPunks on phone booths, bus shelters, and billboards around New York City during the month of May. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Why NFTs Are So Appealing – And How Anyone Can Start Learning for Free
What’s truly exciting is the potential this technology brings, and where it could take us in the future.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 11: People wearing protective masks walk past a CryptoPunk digital art non-fungible token (NFT) displayed on an electronic billboard at a bus shelter in Midtown Manhattan on May 11, 2021 in New York City. The image is part of SaveArtSpace's "Pixelated" public art exhibition which will be displaying 193 of Larva Labs' CryptoPunks on phone booths, bus shelters, and billboards around New York City during the month of May. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)