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September 6, 2023

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With interest rates rising worldwide, a question remains: Is there still value in staking cryptocurrencies?


We think there is.


If you're just getting started with crypto staking, then today's Beginner's Guide to Staking is just for you.


Staking is one of many ways to generate yield from your crypto assets; lending is also a path toward profitability. We're also covering how Coinbase is rolling out its crypto lending program for institutions and high-net-worth individuals.


Meanwhile, MetaMask is getting into the real-time conversion business, and Glassnode provides a potential answer to the question of liquidity pools and how they respond to larger market events.


Let's dive in!


A Beginner’s Guide to Staking in 2023

by Anatol Antonovici

Investor Takeaway: Staking is a potential way to build crypto wealth without mining or trading... you just need a wallet and a little patience. Here's how to do it (updated for 2023).


Staking crypto assets can seem like a daunting process, but it's much easier than mining or trading. By using centralized exchanges or staking platforms, most investors find it much easier to jump into staking to generate wealth.


This beginner's guide covers the basics of staking: methods, platforms, and the best crypto to stake for solid yields.


What's Inside?

  • Learn how to stake popular tokens like Ethereum, Cardano, and Solana right from your couch.
  • Discover the best platforms and rates for some of our favorite staking tokens.
  • A step-by-step guide to starting staking on Coinbase, Binance, and even your hardware wallet.
  • Risks & Rewards: Yes, there's fine print. We cover that, too.



Read the Full Guide to Staking Crypto >>

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New Blockchain Risk Scorecard: Polygon (MATIC)


Our Blockchain Risk Scorecards are a quick way to get high-quality due diligence on crypto investments.


Today, we evaluate Polygon, a Layer-2 blockchain scaling platform that helps process Ethereum crypto transactions more quickly and at a lower cost. Polygon's native crypto token is called MATIC.


But after the SEC labeled it an unregistered security, is MATIC a safe investment? In this easy-to-read scorecard, see how our analysts rated this token on our 1-to-5 star risk rating (remember: the closer to 5, the higher the risk).


Premium members: Get your copy of the Polygon Risk Scorecard and see if it fits your risk tolerance.


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Must Read

Today's most important stories for crypto investors.

Coinbase Begins Offering Crypto Loans to Large US Institutional Investors (Bloomberg)

Investor takeaway: Coinbase Global Inc. is diving into the crypto lending arena, targeting US institutional investors. This move comes as other lending giants like BlockFi and Genesis Global face setbacks.


For those who have invested in Coinbase ($COIN), the new service could help this company become the dominant institutional lender in the crypto space.

Sell: Cash Out Your Crypto to Fiat (MetaMask)

Investor takeaway: MetaMask Portfolio has rolled out a new Sell feature, allowing quick and easy crypto conversion to fiat currencies like USD, EUR, and GBP. In other words, users can directly convert ETH to their bank account or PayPal.


This is another step toward the integration of crypto with the financial system. While you can't invest in MetaMask itself, you can invest in ETH, and MetaMask is built on Ethereum. You can also invest directly in PayPal ($PYPL).

Tracking Sentiment via Liquidity Pools (Glassnode)

Investor takeaway: Digital asset markets have recently experienced increased volatility due to news-driven events. Glassnode has been tracking capital flows on BTC and ETH and several stablecoins to better understand this process.


The study suggests that Uniswap liquidity pools could be a valuable source for gauging market sentiment, as they show responsiveness to volatility and price expectations.

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