How to make millions off cryptocurrency

Well, today we call that thing crypto, and it does quite the same thing. Right investment and patience can actually deliver extraordinary benefits and make you super rich in the long run. We know that what has happened with Bitcoin is something that happens very rarely in history. Since then, lots of people are showing their interest in the crypto market and investing. But, things are not like that. It is not as easy as it used to be now, but patience and an analytical approach will yield good returns.

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• Is it too late to invest in Bitcoin?
• Crypto scams are on the rise: 5 ways to avoid them
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• Cryptocurrency isn’t for everyone — but here’s how some are using digital tokens to make money
• What is cryptocurrency and how does it work?
• Crypto Firm Fireblocks Raises $550 Million, Valued At $8 Billion
• 59 percent of Gen Z think that cryptocurrency will make them millionaires: Survey
• Aussies spend more than $50 million on crypto transaction fees
• Will PayPal's adoption of bitcoin make cryptocurrency more mainstream?

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Is it too late to invest in Bitcoin?

Cryptocurrency has never appealed to me. As a woman in my early 40s I'm pretty much as far from the typical crypto-enthusiast demographic as you can get, and frankly my to-do list already feels pretty full without adding 'learn about emerging financial technology that may take over the world' to it. I'm naturally sceptical, so anything that is touted as the next big thing, or instant way to multi-millions, tends to result in a highly-raised eyebrow. And in much the same way as I don't bet on the Melbourne Cup because I hate throwing money at things which I don't know enough about, putting money into crypto has always felt more like gambling to me than investing.

But interest and the number of people investing in cryptocurrency has grown exponentially over the last year. The ATO says around , Australians have invested in cryptocurrencies in recent years though other estimates are much higher. According to a June survey by market comparison site Finder whose founders also run a crypto exchange a third of Gen Zs now own digital currencies, twice as many as in January. Cryptocurrency is clearly here for the long term, and as I frequently report on it in my job as ABC News Breakfast finance presenter, I need to learn about it.

And the best way I know to do that is to put some skin in the game. According to that same survey by Finder, that was the biggest impediment for 22 per cent of people who were interested in investing in crypto. I don't want to go to one of the YouTube get-rich-quick 'experts' of whom there are about a million, many of which are sponsored by smaller or alt-coins so instead I turn to Professor Ellie Rennie of RMIT in Melbourne.

She's a crypto researcher at their Blockchain Innovation Hub, and as an early investor has lots of experience. I like her first piece of advice: "It's very easy to lose a whole bunch of money. Ms Rennie helps me to take the first step: setting up an account on a trading platform.

She uses an Australian-based one, but there are literally hundreds to choose from. You can go to a comparison site and see which one suits you best — they all offer different fees for trades, different cryptocurrencies, and different options for ways to put in your own money, like POLi, PayID and bank transfer.

I have to enter personal details and my driver's license for ID, and that's followed up with a call a day later from the trading platform to verify my identity before they will set up my account, which makes me feel secure. Ms Rennie recommends setting up a digital wallet for when you are trading bigger chunks of money as one of the big risks with cryptocurrency is someone hacking into your trading platform and stealing your coin.

Digital wallets are secure places you can put your cryptocurrency into, much like you would put cash into a physical wallet. That said, Ms Rennie and I agree that because I'm only trading small amounts I don't need to bother with this yet, but as soon as you get amounts you'd be sad to lose, this is a critical step. Bitcoin is obviously the biggest and best known coin, and there are literally thousands of others, but they come with a warning.

In the end we settle on the second biggest coin, Ethereum, for the stability of its platform. I also like the idea of it because it is in the process of changing how it operates: it will soon cut down its energy use by Bitcoin famously has a carbon footprint the equivalent of Portugal, so the idea of not contributing to that appeals.

That was a month ago, and I would love to tell you that since then I have learned all about cryptocurrency and made a pretty penny in the process.

Since then I have been on leave with my family, had a couple of big stories, bought a dog and done nothing with my coin. Turns out just buying crypto isn't enough to really be invested in it, if you know what I mean. So my new resolution is to spend at least an hour a week learning about it, and to actively manage my investment more. There are also many crypto podcasts. Ellie's favourites are Laura Shin's Unchained and Bankless.

These are just her choices, and as with any financial decision, you should do your own research and always consider your own circumstances before making any investment. To be honest, it feels a bit overwhelming, but also necessary if I'm serious about understanding crypto currency. This article contains general information only. You should consider obtaining independent professional advice in relation to your particular circumstances.

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Crypto scams are on the rise: 5 ways to avoid them

If fear is the mindkiller, then stupidity must be the pocketbook-killer. Just ask the crypto bros who made a three million dollar mistake by failing to read the fine print. These spiceheads had big plans to convert the book into NFTs, burn the physical copy, and adapt the story into an animated series. All they own is one very, very expensive book. Before we get too deep into this tale of crypto folly, a little primer on the book: back in , director Alexander Jodorowsky set out to make a film adaptation of Dune. Two years into the process, the project was killed due to a lack of funding, but not before it became the stuff of cinematic legend. Orson Welles was to play the evil Baron Harkonnen, and even Mick Jagger signed on for an unspecified part.

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Government in India has so far been reluctant to embrace bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. It is also looking to create its own digital currency. India plans to introduce law to ban Bitcoin, other private cryptocurrencies. The irony is as India prepares a bill to ban bitcoin in India, the world is turning to our massive technical talent in India to secure and safeguard the bitcoin network. Africa, most especially Nigeria, on the other hand, has experienced a surge in cryptocurrency transactions in recent years. Africans that trade cryptocurrencies rely on them because they offer protection against currency devaluation and for value exchange during cross-border transactions. When donations for the protests began to flow from all parts of the country and in the diaspora, the Nigerian government shut down the bank accounts used for this effort. But bitcoin became a lifeline keeping the crowdfunding activities alive. Since then, there have been growing concerns that the Nigerian government had intentions to regulate cryptocurrency in the country. Dorsey has long supported the adoption of cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency isn’t for everyone — but here’s how some are using digital tokens to make money

While the whizz confesses not to own a Lambo or luxurious villa, their cash has helped fund family holidays and a comfortable place to call home. They also no longer have to work gruelling hour weeks just to make ends meet - and in a few years you might not have to either. Before throwing your hard-earned money at something, it's a good idea to understand where it's going, and how it might come back - if it does at all. For example, if you're keen to pump some cash into Ethereum, learn about smart contracts, decentralised finance platforms and how initial coin offerings work.

What is cryptocurrency and how does it work?

Ether, which is powered by the Ethereum blockchain and is the second largest crypto by market value, was trading at a few hundred dollars. Turley bought both. CNBC could not independently confirm documents detailing the transactions and current value of Turley's crypto holdings. But I do feel really thankful," says Turley, Though Turley declined to disclose exactly how much he initially invested, "it was not a lot at all," he says. I was just putting a couple hundred dollars in, here and there.

Crypto Firm Fireblocks Raises $550 Million, Valued At $8 Billion

She and her husband Jared, who is a VA nurse, started investing in cryptocurrency three years ago after hearing about the high rates of returns from friends. Retired U. Secret Service Agent Gus Dimitrelos says cryptocurrency theft is one of the fastest-growing cyber-crimes. They knew what the username was. Over the past month, Joe says he sent Coinbase multiple emails trying to get help and received only generic responses. Secret Service and the FBI, but has not been able to unwind the fraudulent transactions. With more and more of our personal information available online, it is increasingly important for consumers to understand how to protect their personal email accounts and cell phones from unauthorized third parties.

59 percent of Gen Z think that cryptocurrency will make them millionaires: Survey

Thursday brought continued uncertainty to Wall Street, as investors kept trying to consider the ramifications of the Federal Reserve's latest meeting for the stock market and the economy. Cryptocurrencies continued to lose value, extending declines from all-time highs several months ago. As the tug of war between crypto bulls and bears goes on, though, the more important question of how average investors perceive the digital asset market remains unanswered. The drop in Bitcoin can be a double whammy for Bitcoin miners.

Aussies spend more than $50 million on crypto transaction fees

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By Matthew Sparkes. Will the cryptocurrency be more widely used now that PayPal accepts it in the UK? PayPal has two decades of experience in online payments and manages million user accounts. So, it caused ripples when it announced on 23 August it would allow UK customers to buy and sell four cryptocurrencies: bitcoin prices rose to a three-month high.

Will PayPal's adoption of bitcoin make cryptocurrency more mainstream?

So, are cryptocurrencies the road to riches? Many younger investors are drawn to cryptocurrencies. It is a new and unique asset class. My gut sense is they probably do have staying power, but the market is likely to change enormously. Many early leaders faded away, and companies that nobody heard of suddenly rocketed higher.

It's being offered as a "non-fungible token" NFT , a way of owning the original digital image. Where Bitcoin was hailed as the digital answer to currency, NFTs are now being touted as the digital answer to collectables, but plenty of sceptics fear they're a bubble waiting to burst. In economics, a fungible asset is something with units that can be readily interchanged - like money.