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Max Aiuppa

Markets, regulation and the mechanics of buying crypto without the jargon.

98 posts · Writing here since 2018

About Max Aiuppa

Max writes the explainers: how crypto actually works, how to keep it safe, and what the jargon means once you strip it back.

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Security & Scams Start small XRP Locks in 60% Weekly Gain as Asset Is Deemed Not a Security In one of the biggest rulings in crypto’s short history, a federal judge has just declared that XRP, Ripple’s digital… 17 July 2023 · 6 min read Learn Getting started How to Buy Bitcoin in 2024 Since its creation in 2008, buying Bitcoin has been a financial market phenomenon as more and more people opted to… 10 July 2023 · 7 min read Learn Getting started Why the Shanghai Upgrade Won’t Lead to an Ethereum Dump The Ethereum community is buzzing with excitement as the Shanghai upgrade is set to begin unlocking 17 million ETH tokens… 12 April 2023 · 4 min read Learn Getting started Why Smart Investors Are Buying Ethereum Before the Game-Changing Shanghai Upgrade Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade is one week away, and it’s the last chance to buy Ethereum before this pivotal event.  This… 5 April 2023 · 3 min read Learn Getting started Good Crypto to Invest in: A Guide to Our Top Picks for 2023 Cryptocurrencies have become increasingly popular in recent years, with thousands of cryptocurrencies coming into existence. But how do you know… 9 March 2023 · 7 min read Learn Getting started Why is Bitcoin Up Today? Bitcoin’s price is up 7.6% today in response to favorable macroeconomic data — but how long will BTC’s gains continue?… 16 February 2023 · 2 min read Learn Getting started How Are Crypto Prices Tied to Interest Rates? Cryptocurrency prices are often closely tied to interest rates, although the relationship can be complex and multifaceted. In this article,… 24 January 2023 · 3 min read Learn Getting started Why Non-Custodial Exchanges Are The Future of Crypto It’s been a rocky few months for crypto. Millions of people have suffered losses after the collapse of FTX and… 11 January 2023 · 6 min read Learn Getting started Litecoin Surges as Halving Date Edges Closer Litecoin is currently up 10% week-on-week, soaring as other major coins slide in value. Its price gains are currently outpacing… 30 November 2022 · 2 min read Security & Scams Start small Bitcoin Holds Firm as Self-Custody And DeFi Usage Rockets Crypto markets remained stable last week as a new CEO of FTX stepped in to reveal the true extent of… 21 November 2022 · 5 min read

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