The 12 Best Crypto Newsletters

Want to stay informed about the latest trends and prices in cryptocurrency? Read the 12 best crypto newsletters to learn from the experts.
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What's happening in the crypto world? With the crypto market dropping below $1 billion for the first time since June 2021, many wonder about the security of bitcoin and cryptocurrency networks.

If you have a stake or even just a mere interest in cryptocoins, free and paid newsletters can keep you up to date on the latest happenings. They can also provide entertainment with links to memes, YouTube videos, and podcasts.

Crypto newsletters keep people — novices and financial experts — informed about the crypto prices and trends. In fact, many leading media sites use crypto prices from these financial platforms. Continue reading and find out about the 12 best crypto newsletters.

1. CoinDesk

CoinDesk, owned by the Digital Currency Group, has delivered news about cryptocurrencies and digital assets since 2013. Personal investors and financial advisors can find about eight recurring (and free!) newsletters every day of the week.

Every weekday, CoinDesk sends out the Market Wrap that details the latest in crypto markets and what it means. On Thursday, Crypto for Advisors provides financial advisors and registered investment advisors a crypto education to discuss digital assets with their clients. Other newsletters include The Node, Money Reimagined, and State of Crypto.

2. Bankless

In 2020, David Hoffman and Ryan Sean Adams founded Bankless, a crypto community that draws inspiration for its name from the "unbanked" nature of cryptocurrency. Bankless features a podcast, YouTube channel, and newsletter that boasts tens of thousands of paid subscribers.

The DeFi newsletter blends tech and finance to offer a free newsletter with occasional publications. People can also get the full newsletter for $22 per month for unrestricted access. Subscribers can also receive Market Monday, Tactic Tuesday, Inner Circle, the Deal Sheet, and archived newsletters.

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3. The Pomp Letter

Roughly 210,00 subscribers — including thousands of paid subscribers — receive Pomp Letter's daily newsletter. Anthony Pompliano, an entrepreneur and investor, writes the newsletter with new posts available weekly on subjects such as the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike, unemployment rates, and bitcoin.

The newsletter also features the occasional guest post by contributors like Brent Donnelly, Spectra Markets president. The Pomp Letter offers a free weekly newsletter and paid subscriptions. Users can choose from an annual $199 version or a monthly $19 plan that offers access to podcasts and the comments section with five member-only newsletters a week.

4. CoinSnacks

Founded in 2017, CoinSnacks tailors its free weekly newsletters to novices, investors, and traders with "digestible news, education, and research" on cryptocurrency. About 60,000 subscribers have access every Wednesday to the latest CoinSnacks newsletters.

The first newsletter in 2018 featured an interview with Clay Collins, co-founder of Nomics. As of December 2021, CoinSnacks has published more than 200 weekly newsletters, which it divides into sections that include must-reads, deep dives, regulatory front, and tweet of the week.

5. Unbankd

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Unbankd, not to be confused with Unbanked.com, started in 2018 to help people keep up with the fast-moving cryptocurrency market.

Unbankd offers a daily newsletter with a free subscription that includes one-minute crypto updates or a pro version for $9.99 a month. Paid subscribers receive an ad-free version with profit-maximizing articles, market updates, research and polls, memes of the week, and op-eds.

6. CoinMarketCap

CoinMarketCap was founded in 2013 by Brandon Chez. Every Monday through Friday, CoinMarketCap sends out its free crypto newsletter that features worldwide crypto news and information on the top gainers and losers in cryptocurrency.

Today, major news organizations, such as Bloomberg, Fortune, and Yahoo, reference price-tracking crypto data from CoinMarketCap, which calculates market data by multiplying the cryptocurrency price by the circulating supply. Now owned By Binance Capital Mgmt, CoinMarketCap also offers an annual conference and blog.

7. Bloomberg Crypto

Bloomberg — one of the biggest financial, data, and media companies — provides more than 40 daily and weekly newsletters. Bloomberg Crypto publishes updated newsletters about crypto news, digital assets, blockchains, and crypto events.

The newsletter explains the crypto outlook for advisors, investors, and lenders with links to related articles on Bloomberg and other reputable news sites. The publication also offers a daily podcast called Bloomberg Crypto.

8. The Wolf Den

The Wolf Den crypto newsletter, written by crypto advocate Scott Melker, has more than 39,000 subscribers and more than 500 past issues. New newsletters come out every weekday and cost nothing.

Melker writes his ideas about the crypto market, shares advice on hot topics, and also discloses his personal stake in the cryptocurrency market. The newsletter includes charts and rates for currencies, bonds, stocks, and commodities.

9. The Node

The Node, which takes its name from safeguards built into blockchains, offers new newsletters every weekday. Content includes live price updates, key takeaways from crypto and blockchain news, and a rundown on the latest crypto trends. It also includes top memes and tweets and the occasional crypto limerick.

Coin Desk, which launched in 2013, publishes The Node in addition to seven other free newsletters and often reposts excerpts on the main website.

10. Decrypt

Josh Quittner — an editor and writer whose work has appeared in Fortune, Time, and Newsday — founded Decrypt in 2018. Decrypt offers four free subscriptions that include the Daily Crypto News Highlights, Decrypt's Weekend Roundup, Weekly DeFi News Report, and Job Openings in Crypto.

Subscribers can also access Decrypt's free daily podcast. Decrypt offers disclosures for its reporters and writers, listing in their bio any investments in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and non-fungible coins.

11. Coin Bureau

Based in London, the Coin Bureau began in 2017 by YouTuber "Guy" to better inform people worldwide about blockchain information. The Coin Bureau reaches about 2 million people through its YouTube channel, blog, and Telegram channel.

People can get the latest news in their emails for free every Sunday. Many people subscribe to see how the market changes personally affect Guy's portfolio. But the newsletter also offers market analyses, tips for newbies, hot coin picks, and a link to the newest YouTube videos.

12. CryptoWeekly

Every Monday, CryptoWeekly delivers a new issue with the top crypto stories and job openings at no cost. Past issues featured topics such as the $50 billion collapse of a blockchain, the digital embassy in Barbados, and the IRS taxes on crypto.

The newsletter also offers funding deals and technical analyses of crypto news and trends. CryptoWeekly also has a YouTube channel with more news and market predictions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crypto Newsletters

Should I get a crypto newsletter subscription?

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Crypto enthusiasts, investors, journalists, and traders can benefit from crypto newsletters that provide the basics and tips for newbies. Many newsletters also provide market analyses, which can help crypto advisors talk to their clients about the intricacies of cryptocurrency.

Each newsletter caters to different audiences. For instance, Coin Bureau offers a newsletter and YouTube videos with tips for seasoned crypto investors and people new to the crypto world. Journalists and people in finance often turn to CoinMarketCap's newsletter to cite data.

What type of crypto news should I read?

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Read and subscribe to the crypto news that suits your particular needs. Crypto enthusiasts can find free daily or weekly newsletters that break down the latest happenings in the crypto world or entertaining YouTube videos that decipher crypto news for crypto-holders.

Traders, investors, and researchers often want a newsletter that offers more in-depth analysis. Advisors, investors, and people with a stake in the crypto world may find it worthwhile to pay for an all-access newsletter, while newcomers may want to start with a free subscription.

Where can I get crypto news?

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Mainstream news organizations such as Bloomberg, CNBC, Forbes, the New York Times, and Yahoo regularly cover bitcoin, blockchain, ethereum, and crypto news.

People can also find podcasts, newsletters, blogs, and YouTube channels that provide expert analysis on current crypto prices and news. People who want price charts often turn to CoinMarketCap.