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The argument has long existed — some bitcoin supporters have touted the cryptocurrency as “digital gold,” a hedge against inflation and a store of value. But others point out that bitcoin lately has been trading…

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What You Need to Know Life insurers could start by using cryptocurrency as a substitute for gold. Some clients will see both cryptocurrency and whole life as an escape from fractional reserve banking. Rising inflation might spur both…

"Bitcoin is beginning to become a benchmark asset for the younger generation," said Anthony Pompliano, founder of Pomp Investments. "We know most investors can't beat benchmarks, so adding the new benchmark to your asset allocation is…

Cryptocurrencies are designed to trade across online networks, without the need for banks or government support. Many new investors are surprised, however, to learn there are costs to using digital cash, including unexpected fees. Below…

The crypto space has been experiencing a hiring frenzy, and the trend likely is set to continue.  Crypto-related job postings in the U.S. surged 395% in 2021 from a year before, a sign of the industry’s expansion,…

Workers transferring cryptocurrency mining rigs at a farm in Sichuan provinceAFP | Getty ImagesKirk is mining for bitcoin in the Chinese province of Sichuan, hoping every day that he doesn't get caught by the authorities. Like other…

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