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RWA Tokenization: What Does it Mean to Tokenize Real-World Assets?

Traditional finance giants are excited about the idea of putting ownership of assets like precious metals, art, homes and more on the blockchain.
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How to Manage Risk When Trading Cryptocurrency

Trading cryptocurrency can sometimes carry risks, especially for new traders. But there are ways to manage risks and become a smarter investor.
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Securities vs. Commodities: Why It Matters For Crypto

The debate over whether cryptocurrencies should be defined as securities, like stocks, or commodities, like wheat or gold, has implications for whether, how and by whom they are regulated.
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What Are Crypto Whales and Why Are They Important?

An investor that holds a market-moving amount of a cryptocurrency or NFT collection is often referred to as a whale, and whales can make big waves.
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Top Five Crypto Tax Questions, Answered

Tax experts weigh in on how the IRS views crypto trading profits, gifts, mining rewards and more.
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What Is Crypto On-Chain Analysis and How Do You Use it?

On-chain metrics turn blockchain-based transaction data into actionable crypto market insights.
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What Is Counterparty Risk in Crypto?

The chance that one of the parties involved in a deal might not make good on its promises, causing the other party financial harm is something crypto investors need to understand.
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Crypto Capital Gains and Tax Rates 2022

Love it or hate it, tax season is here and that means all U.S. citizens that traded or sold crypto over the last year will be required to report their gains and losses. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.
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4 Things You Find in Crypto That Aren’t in Traditional Finance

Investors may find the tools they’ve used in the past don’t apply to cryptocurrency, but crypto offers a new set of data and information to explore.
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How to Benefit From Tax-Loss Harvesting in Crypto

The year 2022 has been rough in the markets, but one way to take the sting out of losses is to take advantage of tax-loss harvesting to offset any capital gains from other profits.
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Introducing Our First Newsletter Course: Learn Crypto Investing

CoinDesk debuts our free weekly course to help crypto investors and traders level up their skills.
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What You Need to Know About 401(k) Accounts With Bitcoin

More Americans will soon be able to direct 401(k) funds into bitcoin. It's important to understand the risks if you want to do it.
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Crypto Market Financial Terms You Should Know

If you're new to the world of cryptocurrency, there's a lot of jargon to wrap your head around. We've compiled a list of important terms you should know, like dead cat bounce and volatility.
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What Is Tokenomics and Why Is It Important?

A big part of a crypto project's success can be attributed to its tokenomics. But what does that term mean, exactly?
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Crypto Trading 101: How to Use Support and Resistance

Two of the most common terms you’ll hear when analysts talk about crypto prices are "support" and "resistance." Here’s what they mean and how they can inform trades.
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What Is Margin Trading? A Risky Crypto Trading Strategy Explained

If you’ve ever wished you could bet more money than you actually have on a crypto position, margin trading allows you to accomplish that. But the opportunity to reap big rewards comes with big risks.
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​Why Trade Crypto Derivatives When You Can Trade Spot?

Derivatives let you trade contracts about an asset like bitcoin without actually holding a single coin yourself.
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Crypto Order Types 101: From Market to Limit

Just as in traditional stock market exchanges, there are different ways to place buy and sell orders for cryptocurrencies; it's key to understand how each works.
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Crypto Charting 101: How to ID Basic Patterns and Trends

Learn to spot flags, pennants, wedges and sideways trends and understand how those patterns can inform trading decisions.
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The Dreaded Death Cross and Shining Golden Cross: Two Important Crypto Indicators

For crypto investors, it is important to understand the different technical charting patterns and to have a trading strategy for when these indicators are seen.
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Crypto Arbitrage Trading: How to Make Low-Risk Gains

Crypto arbitrage trading is a great option for investors looking to make high-frequency trades with very low-risk returns.
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Crypto Futures Trading, Explained

Crypto futures give investors the opportunity to bet on the future price of bitcoin without having to actually own or handle it.
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Is There a 'Best' Time to Trade Crypto? Here’s What the Data Says

Unlike traditional markets, cryptocurrency markets remain open 24/7, even during public holidays.
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3 Indicators Beginner Crypto Traders Should Use, According to Pros

Trading indicators help crypto investors to anticipate where the prices are headed. Here are the underrated tools professionals recommend.
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How to Start Investing in Crypto on Popular Exchanges

For a majority of new crypto users, buying cryptocurrency for the first time will involve using a crypto exchange. Here’s what you need to know about the most popular options.
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Crypto Ponzi Schemes: How to Identify and Protect Yourself From These Scams

Rags-to-riches stories fueled by crypto investments can lead people to jump into new projects that promise returns that seem “too good to be true.”
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3 Ways Traditional Investors Can Gain Crypto Exposure

Direct investment into cryptocurrency is just one way clients of financial advisors can participate in the new asset class.
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What Is an IEO or IDO in Crypto?

In traditional finance, a company might launch an IPO to raise capital, but in the decentralized world of crypto, how can projects fundraise for new token launches? Meet initial exchange offerings.
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Crypto Credit Cards and Debit Cards: What You Need to Know

When choosing the right card, it’s important to consider the rewards rates, spending limits, regional restrictions and other requirements like staking.
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Putting Crypto Volatility in Context: What We Can Learn From the History of Bitcoin Crashes

Remember, this is not the first time crypto has seen a significant downturn – and likely not the last.
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Signs Bitcoin May Have Bottomed: Here’s What Experts Told Us

Where will bitcoin bottom out? As investors face a crypto bear market, many are looking for signals the cryptocurrency has hit a bottom. There are no sure signs, but here's what seasoned traders look for.
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The Crypto Fear and Greed Index, Explained

While it's impossible to perfectly predict the future movements of crypto assets, certain indicators like the Fear and Greed Index provide actionable insights.
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How to Avoid Crypto Bear Market Mistakes and Be Ready for the Next Bull Run

CoinDesk surveyed some survivors of the last bear market for advice on what to do – and not to do – during crypto downturns.
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Everything You Need to Know About Bitcoin ETFs

A bitcoin exchange-traded fund allows investors to gain exposure to the biggest cryptocurrency by market cap without actually owning any.
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How Are Institutions and Companies Investing in Crypto?

From putting bitcoin on their balance sheets to setting up shop in the metaverse, the ways brands and institutions are investing in cryptocurrencies continues to expand.
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7 Key Ways to Evaluate a Cryptocurrency Before Buying It

Purchasing a cryptocurrency for the first time can seem daunting. But there are smart and effective strategies you can implement to make your decision easier.
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4 Things to Do in a Crypto Bear Market

It’s not easy to hold your nerve as crypto assets print double-digit losses. But don’t bury your head in the sand, follow these simple steps and make the most of this bear market opportunity.
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Crypto Crash vs. Correction: What's the Difference?

Both terms describe when prices fall, but there are fundamental differences between them.
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15 Ways to Stay Sane While Trading Crypto

24/7 markets. Big price swings. Hacks. Trading crypto can be tough on the nervous system. Here, based on interviews with leading traders, are tips for maintaining equilibrium.
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Crypto Bear Market Opportunities: Make the Most of a Crypto Downturn

In traditional markets, the wash-sale rule stops people from selling an investment for a loss and then quickly rebuying it. But this is the crypto market.
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Crypto Savings Accounts: What You Need to Know

If you’re a crypto “HODLer” there are ways to earn interest on your coins with crypto savings accounts.
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3 Signals a Crypto Crash May Be Coming, According to Experts

Crypto crashes can be identified using macro indicators, technical analysis and on-chain analytics. Here is how to use them.
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