Emma Newbery

Colombia

Managing Editor at The Bogota Post

Freelance Writer at The Motley Fool (U.S.)

Articles

The SEC Isn't Sure About Staking Crypto ETFs. But That's Changing

1 week ago | fool.com | Emma Newbery

Nowhere is the Trump administration's pro-crypto stance more apparent than at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The organization shook off its crypto caution and appears fully on board. It's dropped cases against crypto exchanges and looks set to approve a slew of crypto ETFs.But before the SEC can go to the crypto moon, it still has some issues to resolve. One of those issues centers around staking.
3 Reasons to Buy Cardano Before November

1 week ago | fool.com | Emma Newbery

Cardano (ADA -2.42%) is a proof-of-stake blockchain with a reputation for its carefully researched development. It's one of the cryptos that's been mentioned as part of the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. Plus, Grayscale, a leading crypto asset manager, has applied to create a spot Cardano ETF, which would further legitimize the asset. Unfortunately, Cardano has struggled to keep momentum in recent years. Critics say it's been overtaken by newer cryptocurrencies such as Solana.
Everything Investors Should Know About the $TRUMP Meme Coin

1 week ago | fool.com | Emma Newbery

The first thing investors should know about the Official Trump (TRUMP -4.67%) coin is that it isn't an investment. Even its website says so. The site says the token is a way to express support for the ideals embodied by its $TRUMP symbol, but is not intended as an investment of any type. That makes it a true meme coin. The second thing people should know is that many buyers have lost money, at least on paper.
The Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin Is Real -- and Coming Fast

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Emma Newbery

Crypto investors are accustomed to volatility risk. You have to be when prices of coins regularly swing by 10% or more in mere days. Unfortunately, volatility is just one of several potential pitfalls of crypto investing. And sometimes, the short-term noise can make it easy to overlook the bigger, longer-term risks. Quantum computing is one such long-term threat.
The Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin Is Real -- and Coming Fast

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Emma Newbery

Key PointsQuantum computing's development is advancing faster than many people expected. It's only a matter of time before quantum computers are able to break the encryption on millions of Bitcoin addresses. The crypto community must prepare for this impending security risk. Crypto investors are accustomed to volatility risk. You have to be when prices of coins regularly swing by 10% or more in mere days. Unfortunately, volatility is just one of several potential pitfalls of crypto investing.
1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 450%, According to Standard Chartered

3 weeks ago | fool.com | Emma Newbery

Ripple's XRP (XRP 0.87%) has had a momentous six months, soaring almost 350% since November. What's more, Standard Chartered thinks it can go even higher. Analyst Geoffrey Kendrick predicts that Ripple will reach $12.50 by the end of 2028 -- that's about a 450% upside from today's price. In the near term, Kendrick thinks XRP can reach $5.50 (more than double the current price of about $2.19) before the end of this year.
Should You Buy Ethereum While It's Under $2,600?

1 month ago | fool.com | Emma Newbery

Bitcoin (BTC 0.50%) has seriously overshadowed Ethereum (ETH 0.04%) this year. The leading crypto rallied to a new all-time high in January, while Ethereum struggled to come close to its 2021 glory days. This week, Bitcoin set a new price record, and Ethereum is still almost 50% below its record high set in late 2021. However, the tide may be shifting. Ethereum has gained about 50% during the past month. Moreover, several factors might push its price higher before year-end.
Did Moody's Just Pump Bitcoin?

1 month ago | fool.com | Emma Newbery

The price of Bitcoin (BTC 4.21%) topped $106,000 on Monday as investors reacted to Moody's (MCO -2.92%) decision to downgrade the credit rating of the U.S. government from Aaa to Aa1. Moody's was the last of the big three credit rating companies to strip the U.S. of its highest grade. It said, among other things, that it expected larger deficits to drive the government's debt burden up during the next decade.
What the $400 Million Coinbase Hack Means for Your Crypto

1 month ago | fool.com | Emma Newbery

Last week, Coinbase (COIN -1.07%) told customers about a security breach in which criminals accessed personal data from around 1% of its monthly transacting users. The popular cryptocurrency exchange estimates the hack could cost it between $180 million and $400 million, per its May 14 SEC filing. The hackers bribed Coinbase employees abroad so they could access user information on its internal systems. They then demanded a $20 million ransom from Coinbase, which the company refused to pay.
Bitcoin's Price Just Passed $100,000. Here's What Might Happen Next.

1 month ago | fool.com | Emma Newbery

Bitcoin (BTC 2.19%) passed the all-important $100,000 barrier on May 8 after the U.S. reached a trade deal with the U.K. The deal triggered a surge of investor optimism, and the market switched to a more risk-on mode. The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.09%) has already erased its losses spurred by President Donald Trump's tariff plans, and crypto investors are wondering whether Bitcoin might break new ground with another all-time high. What's next for Bitcoin?