Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency to gain mainstream popularity during the global financial crisis of 2007-09, but by January 2021 there were more than 4,000 different crypto coins on the market. By April 2022, the market capitalization of cryptocurrencies sat around $2.1 trillion. With the popularity rising and with celebrities like Elon Musk and Gwyneth […]
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Did you know that more than 1 in 10 Americans traded cryptocurrency last year? Or that the global blockchain market will achieve $23.3 billion by 2023? In short, cryptocurrency is booming. But the question is: is cryptocurrency the right choice for your portfolio? If you’re not sure where to begin with cryptocurrency—or if you should […]
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Did you know there are over 6,000 cryptocurrencies in existence, yet the first ten cryptocurrencies with the highest market capitalization make up 88% of the total cryptocurrency market value? In other words? Not all cryptocurrencies are created equal, and as an investor, it pays to know which cryptocurrencies are worth investing in. How are cryptocurrencies […]
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By now, if you haven’t heard the terms “blockchain” and “cryptocurrency,” you’ve probably been living under a rock. But surprisingly, blockchain technology is not as new as the hype may lead us to believe. Blockchain’s roots go much deeper. In fact, today’s blockchain technology is built upon the principles of cryptography and digital signatures that […]
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For alternative investors, cryptocurrencies hold a mixed appeal. On one hand, China, one of the largest markets in the world, recently did a major reversal after a Bitcoin crackdown, calling cryptocurrency an investment alternative. And there are signs of slow cryptocurrency adoption in the larger alternative investment market, not just in China. In May 2021, […]
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Once the purview of niche hobbyists and the tinfoil hat crowd, cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular among everyday investors. In fact, 13% of Americans invested in cryptocurrency in 2020, and China pivoted away from a crypto crackdown to call Bitcoin a legitimate investment alternative. But for alternative investors, cryptocurrencies pose some interesting questions. For example: […]
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These days, if you’ve spent any time in alternative investment (or even regular investment, for that matter) it seems like all anyone can talk about is cryptocurrency. And hey, there’s a lot to be excited about. After all, China recently took a progressive investment step by calling bitcoin an investment alternative, a sign that the […]
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