A Dogecoin Pump-And-Dump To Start

A Dogecoin Pump-And-Dump To Start

Bitcoin has always been the gold standard of crypto-currencies. As the first decentralized digital currency, Bitcoin attracted attention the world over, and became known for its use on darknet websites and in gambling. In 2013, when Bitcoin was experiencing its first wave of mainstream attention, another cryptocurrency. Dogecoin, rode on Satoshi Nakamoto’s invention’s coattails. Dogecoin quickly became one of the most popular digital currencies, but, after a price crash, the market cooled. In early 2016, Dogecoin increased 600% after two years of sideways price action. It turns out, the....


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