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Bears, Bulls, Bitcoin ETFs

Bears, Bulls, Bitcoin ETFs

Luke Rexing, Editor January 30, 2024

Cryptocurrencies have had a solid run throughout the fourth quarter of 2023, and have stayed relatively stable into 2024. Bitcoin came from a local low of around $25,000 in September up to a high of just...

SEC indicts Crypto boss and multiple celebrities over wash trades

SEC indicts Crypto boss and multiple celebrities over wash trades

Alex Sharp, Contributor March 29, 2023

In recent years, cryptocurrency has become a popular investment option for people from all walks of life, including but not limited to teenagers, adults, and celebrities. With the rise of digital assets...

Fraud, Failure, and FTX

Luke Rexing, Contributor January 25, 2023

The markets have been in turmoil, as many would say that we are currently in a recession. Rising inflation has led to a feedback loop that is seemingly uncontrollable. The same is the case for crypto currencies,...

FTX goes Bankrupt Amid Scandal

FTX goes Bankrupt Amid Scandal

Jacob Gregor, President November 16, 2022

Over the past week, the crypto world took a stab to the heart when news broke that CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried was involved with tampering and misappropriation of funds that were from huge investors....

Philanthropic Digital Donations

Philanthropic Digital Donations

Luke Rexing, Writer April 10, 2022

Cryptocurrencies are still making waves throughout many avenues, and the bulls are still hanging on and advocating for a prosperous summer. Recently, Bitcoin prices have been hovering around the mid-$40,000...

Bitcoin Bulls Hold the Line

Bitcoin Bulls Hold the Line

Luke Rexing, Contributor March 28, 2022

Until now, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have seen a slow and steady decline in value over the past four months. There has been a lot of sideways action and speculation regarding the asset class after...

The Great Stock Market Crash Of 2022. Will We Ever Recover?

The Great Stock Market Crash Of 2022. Will We Ever Recover?

Jace Goudreau, Contributor February 19, 2022

2021 wasn’t the best year for tech or crypto investors by any means. Many long term investors saw great losses while shorts made a fortune. As for 2022, it seems as if we are on a similar trajectory....

The Crocodiles of Wall Street Placed Behind Bars

The Crocodiles of Wall Street Placed Behind Bars

Luke Rexing, Contributor February 16, 2022

Ilya Lichtenstein, 34, and his wife Heather Morgan, 31, were recently arrested in the largest financial seizure by government law enforcement in history. The couple has been involved in an ongoing investigation...

Crypto’s uncertain future

Crypto’s uncertain future

Avery Gammie, Contributor February 3, 2022

For those who do not know, cryptocurrency, also referred to as crypto, is a decentralized digital currency. Over the past several years, some countries have begun to restrict the use of cryptocurrency....

Can Crypto Bounce Back?

Can Crypto Bounce Back?

Luke Rexing, Contributor February 2, 2022

The last year has been a wild ride for the 43 million Americans who hold crypto in their portfolios. Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency with the highest market capitalization, is up about 10 percent over the...

The most expensive NFT ever sold ($580 million).

Non-fungible Tokens (NFT): The Future of Art

Murphy Eggers, Contributor December 3, 2021

The biggest innovation in finance over the past year has been the emergence of Non-fungible tokens. Non-fungible tokens or NFTs can be anything digital from art pieces to trading cards.  NFTs use the...

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Growing Concern of Persistent Inflation

John Quinlan, Contributor October 29, 2021

The onset of the Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated many changes in the US economy. Many have fallen upon financial hardship, and there is a large concern for growing inflation and the weakening purchasing...

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