You might have heard of a digital currency called XRP, created back in 2012 by the folks behind Ripple. Recently, it's been on a wild ride, jumping up by 370% since the U. S. election! That's way more than Bitcoin, which only climbed 46%, and other cryptocurrencies in the CoinDesk 20 index, which we
A 40-year-old man from Scottsdale, Arizona, was recently charged with electronic fraud after tricking people into thinking he was an Uber driver. Prosecutors described the scam as highly sophisticated. Nuruhussein Hussein, the man in question, would allegedly find his targets outside hotels, knowing
Meet Frank III, an Austin, Texas man with a bitcoin investment side hustle. He started buying bitcoins in 2011 and really hit the jackpot in 2015 when he bought over a thousand. By 2017, he sold some and made a cool $3. 7 million, which he used to buy a new home in Utah. The problem? He didn't want
As the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2025, the incoming Trump administration is set to shake up the economic landscape. Inflation, which has been gradually decreasing, is still a major concern. The Federal Reserve has begun cutting interest rates, but the question remains: will inflation stic
Kraken, a big US-based crypto exchange, decided to shut down its NFT marketplace after a couple of years. The announcement was made in late November, and users have until early next year to move their NFTs to a crypto wallet. Kraken said they're doing this to focus on new products and services. Sta
Eric Trump jetted off to the United Arab Emirates to speak at a cryptocurrency conference. He excitedly shared that his family, including his father, the U. S. president-elect, intends to champion cryptocurrencies. This is a stark contrast to the initial promise made four years ago to keep business
As the year changes and a new president settles into the Oval Office, investors are notably curious about where they can expect higher-than-average returns. The wind is currently blowing in favor of favorable interest rate adjustments and incoming regulators in the new administration are predicted t
Cryptocurrencies are hot right now, with many coins seeing a significant increase in value. However, investors should be cautious. Understanding how cryptocurrencies work is crucial before investing. Plus, you can invest in crypto without actually owning it. What are some key rules to keep in mind?
The popularity of Bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) has soared to new heights, turning them into the largest holders of the leading cryptocurrency. Recently, these funds collectively surpassed $100 billion in assets under management. This achievement marks one of the quickest and most significant
Imagine if America became the global hub for cryptocurrencies. That's what Donald Trump, the soon-to-be president, has in mind. He wants the U. S. to lead the crypto world through investments and smart regulations. His son, Eric, shared this vision in an interview, pointing out that other countries
