Create your FREE Amazon Business account to save up to 10% with Business-only prices and free shipping. Six Questions with Kiana Danial What are cryptocurrencies? Cryptocurrencies are a form of digital asset that are secured by cryptography. The biggest name in cryptocurrency is Bitcoin. However, there are thousands of other cryptocurrencies that have their own unique characteristics and are spread across many different crypto categories. Why are cryptocurrencies so popular? Cryptocurrencies first became popular thanks to the original crypto asset, Bitcoin. A defining feature of Bitcoin is that it is not issued by a centralized authority and is fully decentralized. This means no government or centralized entity can interfere or manipulate it. Many other cryptocurrencies other also decentralized contributing to their popularity. Why invest in cryptocurrencies? There are different reasons to consider investing in cryptocurrency. First and foremost is diversification from traditional asset classes and exposing your portfolio to a new form of capital gains. What is a crypto wallet? A crypto wallet is a device or a service that stores your private cryptocurrency keys, keeping them safe. You can use your crypto wallet to store and retrieve your digital assets. There are different types of crypto wallets you can choose from depending on your financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment strategy. How do I protect myself? 1. Educate yourself and fully understand the fundamental value of the crypto assets you are planning to invest in 2. Know your risk tolerance and only invest in cryptocurrency if it matches your risk tolerance What are the current cryptocurrency prices? Cryptocurrency prices change on an hourly basis and investors often seek information from popular websites, media outlets and popular apps. About the author Kiana Danial Kiana Danial, author of Cryptocurrency Investing For Dummies is an award-winning, internationally recognized personal investing and wealth management expert. She is a highly sought-after professional speaker, author and executive coach who delivers inspirational workshops and seminars to corporations, universities, and entrepreneurial groups. She is a frequent expert on many TV and radio stations and has reported on the financial markets directly from the floor of NYSE and NASDAQ. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, TIME Magazine, CNN, Forbes, The Street, and numerous other publications. As the CEO of Invest Diva, Danial’s goal is to help you create an investment strategy that’s unique to you. Identify top-performing cryptocurrencies Understand reasons to invest in cryptocurrencies Create a crypto strategy that matches your goals
The first Bitcoin transaction occurred days after the cryptocurrency was created to test how the blockchain worked. From that point on, BTC evolved to see its first commercial transaction months later: a now-famous pizza purchase. Read all about The First Bitcoin Transactions: From a Test to the Famous Pizza Purchase (1) About us Press Releases Research Our Timeline Privacy policy Terms & Conditions Website disclaimer Branding guidelines Advertise with us Latest Newsletter Newsletter RSS Submit Content Widgets API Turn Lights {{LightsStatus}} Conference Screen Conference Ticker BTC $65,338 -4.22% ETH $4,756 -1.80% XRP $1.22 -7.06% BCH $677 -6.11% EOS $4.97 -6.64% DOGE $0.27 -1.29% $ BTC $65,338 ETH $4,756 XRP $1.2197 BCH $677 XMR $270.0 DASH $231 EOS $4.97 ZEC $217 ADA $2.096 NEO $49.46 BNB $628 XLM $0.391 USDT $1.00 MIOTA $1.33 DOGE $0.27 Cointelegraph shares six tips on how to safely invest in Defi projects in our latest in-depth video. News Russian Duma creates working group to tackle crypto mining regulations Some regulators feel that a lack of clear laws for the industry is helping crypto miners avoid paying taxes. Market Update Here’s why Bitcoin losing $6K in hours was good for BTC price action Derivatives exchanges hosted a “shake out” of positions that quickly reset funding rates to healthy levels. News Hong Kong firm to offer insurance for Asian cryptocurrency holdings Insurance and risk management for digital assets will increase investor confidence, said OneDegree. News Indonesia’s national Islamic council reportedly declares Bitcoin haram While the MIU is a government-funded organization, its latest decision is not legally binding in Indonesia. Personal accounts with large multi-day inflow and outflow are being tracked at the behest of the country’s central bank. Markets News ‘#DropGold worked’ — Grayscale ‘flippens’ world’s largest gold fund as AUM hits $60B The cryptocurrency investment giant has also seen “massive” options volume as gold takes a fresh beating and institutions seek Bitcoin exposure. News Bitwise bullish on pure Bitcoin ETF after dropping futures filing Bitwise’s chief investment officer explained why the firm has decided to drop its Bitcoin futures ETF and focus on the spot Bitcoin ETF. News Did conflicting reports about Evergrande defaulting cause Bitcoin to tank? Fears about the stock market and Tether’s reserves have also led some to believe that Bitcoin’s price could be in trouble. Several major players say that nuclear energy might be the best choice for Bitcoin miners. Elon Musk offloads $1.1B in Tesla stock Bitcoin miners look toward nuclear power for sustainable energy Rocket Pool Eth2 staking service launches, hits stage two cap in 45 seconds Beeple’s Discord compromised, timed to coincide with Christie’s auction ProShares Bitcoin futures fund in top 2% of all ETFs for volume Bitcoin Blockchain Ethereum Altcoins Business Policy & Regulations NFTs DeFi Adoption Top 100 2021 Top 100 2020 Magazine Hodler’s Digest Analysis Opinion Expert Take Top 10 Cryptocurrencies Market Analysis Interview Use Case Markets Pro Ethereum Price Index Bitcoin Price Index Market News Bitcoin Cash Price Index Litecoin Price Index Ripple Price Index Monero Price Index Heatmap Partner Explained How to Crypto Bitcoin101 Ethereum101 Dogecoin101 Altcoin101 DeFi101 Trading101 NFT101 Blockchain101 Funding101 Regulation101 Consulting Services Technology Providers Industry Reports DApplist Jobs Store Press Releases Events Changelly Partner TradeSanta Partner rss social-twitter social-telegram-plane social-facebook-f social-youtube Cointelegraph covers fintech, blockchain and Bitcoin bringing you the latest news and analyses on the future of money. Home Magazine Economy Corporate Markets Money Industry Technology Opinion photos Videos Union Budget Special Reports BT Buzz Slowdown Blues Jobs Reality Check World Economic Forum Events Cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin rises over 4%; Ethereum, Dogecoin & Litecoin gain up to 18.7%
