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Coinbase vs. Uniswap — Which Exchange Is Better?

The debate about whether decentralized exchanges are better than centralized exchanges has been raging in the crypto world for years now.

In theory and in spirit, most cryptocurrency users probably side with decentralized exchanges considering that cryptocurrency is, well, decentralized.

So, which is better in the Coinbase versus Uniswap exchange matchup? Let's take a look at each exchange's offerings, along with a couple interesting asides for your education.

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The Cryptocurrency Research Tools Everyone Should Use

The purpose of this article will not be to cover everything you will need to know about cryptocurrency, but to provide resources that can help you better understand the market. Over 5,000 cryptocurrencies have been launched since 2009 when Bitcoin first came to life, so researching each and every asset is nearly impossible. However, with the tools we discuss throughout the remainder of this article, you will have a strong foundation for ways to gather information and make informed decisions.

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How to Invest in Bitcoin: 3 Easy Steps

Investing in Bitcoin is way easier today than it was just a few short years ago, or even last year! Bitcoin exchanges have made strides in softening up the user-experience from a hackery, hard to navigate one to a process on-par with using Amazon Prime.

Regardless of what technology the future brings, you can invest in Bitcoin right here, right now, by following the simple steps outlined in this guide.

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Bitcoin vs. Cash Inflation — Which Is Better?

Of the many things that can and have been said about money, there is one that is probably true for everyone: money should hold value.

On the surface, this seems like a self-evident statement. Money should hold value — who would disagree? However, there is another layer implying that to hold value money should not lose value.

As such, money should store value by either retaining the value it already has, or increasing in value, but certainly not losing it. That's where the chorus comes in, singing about how Bitcoin is a store of value, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.

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Know These Accounting Methods Before Filing Your Crypto Taxes

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows individuals to use any accounting method for filing their crypto taxes in the United States. Just as important as it is to understand different algorithmic trading strategies to increase your profits, understanding different accounting methods decreases your tax bill on those profits.

To understand how to calculate your crypto taxes, you need to consider that the IRS treats crypto as property. You are taxed on your net profit, which is the sell price minus the buy price and fees (known as the capital gain/loss) for each trade.

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Crypto News: What you missed in January 2020

It’s a new year and a new opportunity for the crypto market to mature. 2020 was kicked off with a bang. The market showed signs of recovery as the market cap rose almost 33% over the course of the month.

The slow recovery is a promising signal for the year to come. It’s clear the optimism is runnning deep in the community. The expectation seems to be that this is the year of cryptocurrency.

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