Crypto Basics

All you need to know about the basics of cryptocurrency in one place. Learn how Bitcoin, blockchain and altcoins work, how to actually use them, and why it matters to you.
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YouTube Enters The World of NFTs - Exciting News for the Creators!
NFTs have taken the digital world by storm. The most popular video-sharing and content-generation platform, YouTube, also jumped on the NFT bandwagon with an announcement!
By Sarah Ahmed
2yr ago
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Top 10 Crypto Exchanges for 2022
There are thousands of crypto exchanges out there, so deciding which exchange to use can be a challenge. In today’s article, we discuss our top ten exchanges for 2022.
By CryptoJelleNL
2yr ago
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How to Detect a Crypto Rug Pull
There are a few easy things you can do to avoid falling into a rug pull.
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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Metaverse, Multiverse, Omniverse: What’s the Difference?
How are we going to wrest control over our data privacy and censorship in the new metaverse?
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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From Match Made in Heaven to Match Made in Metaverse
The virtual worlds of the metaverse offer a whole new “meta” experience in every part of life — even…dating?
By Sarah Ahmed
2yr ago
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Investing in Stablecoins: The New-Age Inflation Hedge
Do you realize inflation is the tax on holding your money? Are you looking to wait out a bear market? Hedge against it using stablecoins — the ideal mix of stability and liquidity.
By Lakshman Prabhu
2yr ago
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Weekly Crypto Twitter Roundup, Jan. 21: of Basic Copyright Literacy and Synthetic Wombs
Elon Musk, Serena Williams, Vitalik Buterin and others have been the subject of some pretty harsh Twitter memes this week.
By Andrey Kartsev
2yr ago
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12 Crypto Firms That are Hiring Right Now - January 2022 Edition
Crypto Jobs List and CoinMarketCap are back with some hot crypto jobs.
By Crypto Jobs List
2yr ago
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A Day Spent In the Metaverse; The If's, But's and How's
What does the development of the metaverse mean for you?
By Sarah Ahmed
2yr ago
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Connect MetaMask to Binance Smart Chain (BSC)
Here is a step-by-step guide by CoinMarketCap Academy on how to connect MetaMask to Binance Smart Chain (BSC). Read more!
By Avyan
2yr ago
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The Future of Blockchain Tech in E-commerce
In this guide, Academy by CoinMarketCap looks at the features of blockchain that are making the operations of small-scale e-commerce businesses easier, faster, and cheaper. Read more!
By Aden Batool
2yr ago
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Top Web3 Crypto Tokens to Buy This Year
In this guide, Academy by CoinMarketCap takes a look at the top web3 crypto tokens to buy right now. Read more!
By Avyan
2yr ago
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What Is Insider Trading and Why Is It Illegal?
History is full of examples where public figures were jailed for insider trading. But what is it and why is it illegal? Read more to find out!
By Aden Batool
2yr ago
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7 Ways to Generate Passive Income With Crypto
Tired of constantly keeping track of your portfolio, capitalizing on opportunities, and managing your positions? Here are seven ways to generate passive income with crypto!
By Daniel Phillips
2yr ago
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A Complete Overview of the DAOs Ecosystem
Everything you need to know about DAOs and the different purpose they serve.
By Will Kendall
2yr ago
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How To Land A Job In The Crypto And Blockchain Industry
As we usher in the new year and set our resolutions for 2022, how about exploring a career in the exciting crypto industry? Find out how you can increase your chances of landing a role.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
2yr ago
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How Will Ethereum 2.0 Reduce Energy Consumption?
Ethereum Mainnet is expected to merge with the beacon chain proof-of-stake system in early 2022. Find out how it is expected to reduce Ethereum's energy consumption by an estimated 99.95%.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
2yr ago
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How the Gaming Industry Uses Crypto?
One-third of the global population are gamers, while nearly 42 million of them owned crypto in 2020. Is this intersection going to grow, and if yes, at what rate?
By Roy Gaurav
2yr ago
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