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August 7, 2023

"The desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means of freedom and benefit."


-Ralph Waldo Emerson


Howdy investors!


There are some big moves in the crypto space, particularly when building interoperability and security into the blockchain (we're looking at you, Coinbase).


Up top, however, we're diving into crypto and stock investing - what to look for and how to create a workable strategy around using both responsibly. 


Let's jump in!

A Head-to-Head Comparison of Crypto and Stock Investing

by Preetam Kaushik

Investor Takeaway: Contrary to what most people will tell you, it's not one versus the other. The reality is that Investors can leverage both stocks and crypto to build long-term wealth -- in fact, using both can build more diversification into your investments. 


After nearly a decade of slow build-up, cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and Ethereum are now becoming a part of mainstream financial markets. Investors have pumped billions of dollars into cryptocurrency markets since 2019.


Read on to learn about the essential elements of investing in stocks and crypto and their respective strengths, weaknesses, and long-term prospects -- and how we combine both here at Bitcoin Market Journal.

Read more about crypto vs. traditional savings accounts >>

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Monero (XMR) bills itself as a privacy-forward cryptocurrency that supports enhanced anonymity, radical decentralization, and resistance to ASIC mining. Currently, it's trending above $150, and many believe it will grow significantly over the next decade.


But does that mean it's a wise investment?


If you want to get the skinny on Monero to make educated, long-term investing decisions, check out our new Monero (XMR) Risk Scorecard. Our industry-leading scorecard shows you how Monero stacks up on critical risk factors with research and commentary from our expert analysts.


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Must Read

Today's most important stories for crypto investors.

BASE Sees $111M Bridged Over to Layer-2 Protocol (The Block)

Investor takeaway: In a big win for Coinbase and its bridge token, BASE is trading huge... and this is after the recent surge before initial access was open to the public.


This could also be a big win for investors and blockchain evangelists. As we explained in our Friday newsletter, Coinbase stock (COIN) is also poised to benefit from the launch of Base on August 9.

Can Ethereum Help Prevent Stolen Artifact Hoarding? (Blockworks)

Investor takeaway: Scholars in history and archeology are turning to blockchain tech to help address the reality of museums collecting stolen artifacts from poorer states. While this project is not financial in nature, it is an important proof case for how something like a blockchain can maintain immutable records where integrity is paramount.

English Law Commission Proposes DeFi-Friendly Approach (Reuters)

Investor takeaway: With the British Law Commission making recommendations for digital assets like crypto, there are some rumblings that the UK could be the future haven of DeFi.

PayPal Announces New PYUSD Stablecoin (Forbes)

Investor takeaway: The introduction of a stablecoin from PayPal, and the promise of secure and transparent transactions, can only boost the morale of crypto investors. Their promise of interoperability between wallets, PayPal, and other apps like Venmo is a massive step in making stablecoins an integral piece of the economy.

Long-Term Wealth

$1K invested at today's market prices

This asset

invested 5 years ago

is now worth

Bitcoin (BTC)

$1,000

$4,544

Ethereum (ETH)

$1,000

$4,213

Uniswap (UNI)*

$1,000

$1,026

BNB Chain (BNB)

$1,000

$17,546

Note: The future may look different from the past. Please invest carefully.

* As UNI is less than five years old, we calculate from the launch date (Sep 2020).

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