So youre ready to buy somecryptocurrency.

Maybe youve been reading up onblockchain technologyand youre convinced it really is the future.

With that said, heres what you better know to get started.

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you could download the Coinbase app on your phone or create an account at coinbase.com.

With that set, hit the Buy button again.

Finally, confirm the transaction by hitting the Buy button and youre done.

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So keep an eye out for that.)

One popular option isKraken, which supports Bitcoin and Ether, along with smaller currencies like Ripple andStellar.

The first thing you should probably do is setup an accounthere.

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Once its active, hit Account and pick Get Verified.

Youll need to provide your name, phone number and address by selecting Tier 2 at the very least.

To do this, go to Account, then Funding, and then Deposit.

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Now youre ready to buy.

tap on Account, then Trade, and then New Order.

Select Simple and under that punch Buy.

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Then enter the amount you want of whatever cryptocurrency youre buying and hit the green button to confirm.

Again, you may get a call from your bank to confirm the purchase, but thats it.

You just bought some cryptocurrency.