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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Decoding Kamala Harris and the Democrats’ Crypto Stance
Despite going head-to-head with Trump in the first debate, Harris and the democrat's crypto policies still remain largely undefined.
By Werner Vermaak
2 days ago
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Week in RWA: Pendle Leads a Recovering Market
Pendle and MANTRA surge as RWA sector outpaces crypto market, hitting $5.62B TVL despite Maker's decline
By Daniel Phillips
3 days ago
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Week in Meme Coins: Presidential Debate Sparks PolitiFi Surge
US presidential debate turns political meme tokens into a crypto rollercoaster, while the broader meme coin market shows signs of life.
By Werner Vermaak
3 days ago
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CMC Market Pulse: End of SocialFi?
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
5 days ago
7m
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Week in Solana: Solana's Explosive 5M User Surge
Solana shatters records with 5M daily users while other chains crumble.
By Werner Vermaak
6 days ago
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This Week in GameFi: GALA Games Is Back, 72% of Females Online Play Games
AI dapps surge past gaming, investments plummet to $23M, but user activity skyrockets.
By Werner Vermaak
6 days ago
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Week in AI: AI Tokens Go Hard While Apple Gets Smart
iPhones get smarter while AI tokens soar – What's next in the AI takeover?
By Daniel Phillips
6 days ago
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Trump Leads Republican Crypto Push in 2024 US Presidential Race
Former President Trump embraces crypto, marking a major shift in Republican politics.
By Werner Vermaak
1 week ago
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Week in GameFi: Sui Launches GameFi Handheld Device
GameFi stumbles, but Sui's handheld and The Sandbox's indie push keep the game on!
By Werner Vermaak
1 week ago
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CMC Market Pulse: Altcoins Are Lower Than 2022 Lows?
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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This Week in Meme Coins: Tron Pump Fizzles Out, Market Waits for Fed Pivot Liquidity
Meme coins stumble, but SunPump and Smoking Chicken Fish keep crypto rolling!
By Werner Vermaak
1 week ago
4m
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Week in Solana: Drift Surges, Memes Plunge, and Exchanges Eye the Prize
From Drift's prediction market boom to meme coin meltdowns, Solana's ecosystem is a rollercoaster of innovation and volatility this week!
By Werner Vermaak
1 week ago
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Week in RWA: Interest Slows While Interest-Bearing Stablecoins Grow
RWA tokens wobble, but tokenized tequila and Treasury bills hint at a bright future for RWAs!
By Daniel Phillips
1 week ago
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Week in AI: AI Tokens Suffer Blow, But Q4 Hopes Soar
Nvidia stumbles, Bitcoin slumps, but Q4 whispers of crypto riches to come.
By Daniel Phillips
1 week ago
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Discover The Dubai Crypto Ecosystem
Dubai and the United Arab Emirates have rapidly become central to cryptocurrency globally. Dubai has attracted founders, investors, traders, VCs and more in recent years.
By Stuart Langridge
2 weeks ago
7m
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Gold Hits All-time Highs, Why Is Bitcoin Lagging?
Despite being billed as “digital gold” and a safe haven asset, Bitcoin has experienced significant price fluctuations. Meanwhile, Gold has reached an all-time high price.
By Davier M
2 weeks ago
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Week in GameFi: Sony Enters Web3 - PS Exclusives on Blockchain Incoming?
GameFi market cap hits $17.35B as blockchain gaming shows resilience.
By Werner Vermaak
2 weeks ago
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Week in RWA: The New Crypto Gold Rush?
Bitcoin dumps, altcoins crash, but RWA tokens are laughing all the way to the bank.
By Daniel Phillips
2 weeks ago
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