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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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What Are The Most Popular Crypto-to-Fiat Pairs in Pakistan?
Crypto-to-fiat pairs are essential for users to move between the cryptocurrency world and the traditional financial system. Here we look at the most popular pairs in Pakistan.
By Stuart Langridge
1 hour ago
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What Are The Most Popular Crypto-to-Fiat Pairs Used In India?
Crypto-to-fiat pairs are essential for users to move between the cryptocurrency world and the traditional financial system. Here we look at the most popular pairs used in India.
By Stuart Langridge
2 hours ago
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Crypto Basics
Week in L1: U.S. Election Results Send SUI & L1 Market Soaring
Trump’s recent election win has added rocket fuel to the cryptocurrency industry and most popular layer-1 tokens are now firing on all cylinders.
By Daniel Phillips
2 days ago
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Crypto Basics
CMC Market Pulse: Trump and the Golden Bull Run
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
3 days ago
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Week in RWA: Trump-Fueled Market Rally Sends RWA Assets Soaring
Trump’s presidential election win has sent the market into a buying frenzy, with almost all major cryptocurrencies seeing a surge in buying volume and value.
By Daniel Phillips
3 days ago
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Crypto Basics
Week in GameFi: Markets Slump as SEC Goes After Immutable X
GameFi has also seen a healthy spike since the start of the U.S. presidential election, however it’s had a sluggish week as the big dogs.
By Werner Vermaak
3 days ago
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This Week in Meme Coins: U.S. Elections and Prayers for Peanut Dominate Markets
It’s Election Day in the U.S., and with the world watching and taking crypto punts on prediction markets and the Pump.fun lottery, meme coins are very hot again right now.
By Werner Vermaak
4 days ago
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Crypto Basics
The Role of Stablecoins in Africa’s Near-Term Economic Boom (Part-2)
Africa's currency evolution from colonial-era systems to modern fiat challenges paves the way for stablecoins as potential solutions amid economic growth and financial inclusion efforts.
By Canza Finance
4 days ago
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Crypto Basics
Week in Solana: Trump Election Win Makes SOL Soar and Flip BNB
As the race for the White House came to a head this week, Solana endured a persistent downtrend from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5, losing approximately 14% amid pre-U.S. election market jitters.
By Werner Vermaak
4 days ago
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Crypto Basics
Week in AI: AI Explodes as Bitcoin Breaks ATH on Trump Victory
Bitcoin breaks $75K ATH on Trump victory, spurring positive momentum across the crypto market.
By Daniel Phillips
4 days ago
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Crypto Basics
What Are The Most Common Crypto-to-Fiat Pairs in Nigeria?
In Nigeria, the most common cryptocurrency-to-fiat trading pairs involve the Nigerian Naira (NGN) and major cryptocurrencies.
By Stuart Langridge
1 week ago
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Crypto Basics
Week in L1: Altcoin Slumps Hit L1 TVLs, But Sui Holds Strong
While Bitcoin surges past $70K, major layer-1s face mixed performance.
By Daniel Phillips
1 week ago
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Crypto Basics
CMC Market Pulse: ATH or Double Top?
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
1 week ago
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Crypto Basics
This Week in GameFi: Crypto Gaming Presses Pause As Bitcoin Hits ATH
GameFi projections remain bullish, anticipating $301.5B market growth by 2030 through enhanced gameplay, community-building, and Web3 adoption
By Werner Vermaak
1 week ago
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Crypto Basics
Week in RWA: Greed Returns to the Market… but Not for RWA Tokens
Bitcoin surged past $70K, sparking market optimism, but RWA tokens lagged, with a 2.4% drop in total market cap.
By Daniel Phillips
1 week ago
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Crypto Basics
This Week in Meme Coins: King DOGE Gets a Leg Up From Elon
The meme coin market fell 3% this week, with DOGE gaining 12% thanks to Elon Musk's support, while Moo Deng (MOODENG) spiked after a new exchange listing.
By Werner Vermaak
1 week ago
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Crypto Basics
Week in AI: Bitcoin Retakes $70K, While AI Tokens Struggle To Keep Up
Bitcoin surged past $70K, while AI tokens lagged behind, with most in the red despite crypto market growth.
By Daniel Phillips
1 week ago
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Crypto Basics
Week in Solana: Bitcoin and Uptober Make SOL Do a $180
Solana was on a roll from Oct. 22-29, flexing a strong uptrend after dipping to $160 on Oct. 26.
By Werner Vermaak
1 week ago
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