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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Why Do Stablecoins Depeg?
Recent market volatility has caused stablecoins to deviate from its peg — here's a look at why.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
1w ago
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Bitcoin
Podcast: Why the Crypto Markets Are Having a Huge Wobble
Also today — $96,000 was drained from a man's Coinbase account in a case of identity theft. Who's to blame?
By Connor Sephton
1w ago
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The Next Crypto Bull Run: Rinse or Repeat
With the crypto market waiting for the next run up, will history repeat itself?
By Daniel Phillips
2w ago
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What Is an API Key?
APIs are a convenient way of developing a channel between different applications. Let's find out how APIs work and the ways they are assisting the crypto ecosystem!
By Daniel Phillips
2w ago
5m
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20 Popular Blockchain Analytics Tools and Companies
Blockchain and crypto analytics tools offer deep data insights to real-time analysis; this can assist your crypto research and help you understand the blockchain ecosystem better.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
2w ago
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How Does Account Abstraction Work?
Account abstraction is an innovation that could fix your Ethereum wallet — and potentially enable mass adoption of crypto.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
2w ago
5m
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6 Crypto Innovations That Cannot Be Uninvented
Considering the kind of impact crypto has on the global economy, the crypto market is here to stay! Here is a list of 6 crypto innovations that cannot be uninvented!
By Ivan Cryptoslav
3w ago
8m
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How to Invest in Crypto Without Buying it
Many people want to invest in crypto, but if you are strapped for cash, there are still ways to do that. CoinMarketCap Alexandria takes a look at how to invest in crypto without buying it.
By CryptoJelleNL
3w ago
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Importance of KYC Verification for Crypto Exchanges
Almost all centralized crypto exchanges have implemented KYC measures to improve their platforms' security. But how does it help crypto as a whole?
By Dirk van Haaster
4w ago
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What Is an OCO Order (One-Cancels-the-Other)?
OCO (one-cancels-the-other) orders help traders protect their profits while limiting losses.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
1mo ago
8m
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Why Does Solana Have So Many Transactions?
A look at how to meaningfully compare transactions between various layer-ones and layer-two blockchains.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1mo ago
2m
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What Are Ranges in Trading and How to Use Them
Whether beginner or experienced, ranges can be a powerful tool in your trading arsenal. Learn how you can improve your trading with our comprehensive guide!
By CryptoJelleNL
1mo ago
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Blockchain and AI: What’s Behind the Hype
Blockchain and artificial intelligence have been converging for more than five years — with the first blockchain projects to leverage AI appearing in early 2018.
By Daniel Phillips
1mo ago
9m
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What Is a Cryptocurrency Index Fund?
Cryptocurrency index funds allow investors to gain diversified exposure to the digital asset market at a relatively lower cost.
By Daniel Phillips
1mo ago
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How Does Proof-of-History (PoH) Work?
Proof-of-History, or PoH, is a novel technique used in blockchain systems to ensure that historical data is accurate and hasn’t been (and cannot be) tampered with.
By Daniel Phillips
1mo ago
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Week in DeFi: Lending Protocols Ship, a Bustling Cosmos and Proof-of-Innocence
Check out our weekly roundup packed full of DeFi tweets, news and alpha you don't want to miss out on — as protocols continue to ship amidst the consolidation of the recent rally.
By 0xKira
1mo ago
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Week in DeFi: Frax Leads LSD Race, MetaMask Hops on the Bandwagon
Another exciting week in DeFi as markets rally and the LSD narrative heats up — check out our weekly roundup of the most important DeFi tweets, news and alpha you can't miss out.
By 0xKira
1mo ago
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What Are Cryptocurrency Hedge Funds?
Cryptocurrency hedge funds work much like traditional hedge funds in that they allow individual investors to contribute to an expert-managed investment pot.
By Daniel Phillips
2mo ago
6m