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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All You Need To Know About the Ethereum Spot ETF Launch
Ethereum spot ETFs were finally approved by the SEC, opening the door for institutional and retail investors to gain exposure to ETH.
By Davier M
20h ago
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CMC Market Pulse: July 19
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
4d ago
7m
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Crypto’s Next Big Trend? The Rise of TON's TapFi and PPP Memecoins
TON explodes with 55x growth, fueled by addictive TapFi games and memecoins.
By Werner Vermaak
1w ago
8m
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CMC Market Pulse: July 12
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
1w ago
8m
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CMC Market Pulse: July 5
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
2w ago
7m
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CMC Market Pulse: June 28
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
3w ago
7m
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CMC Market Pulse: June 21
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
1mo ago
7m
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CMC Market Pulse: June 14
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
1mo ago
7m
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From Jenner to Azalea: The Rise of Celebrity Memecoins
Today, CoinMarketCap dives into crypto's latest craze - celebrity memecoins.
By Werner Vermaak
1mo ago
7m
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Can SPL-404 Make NFTs Great Again?
CoinMarketCap dives into SPL-404, a popular token standard that's shaking up the Solana ecosystem by tweaking NFTs to make them more appealing to a broader market.
By Werner Vermaak
1mo ago
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Will Crypto Politics Decide the Next U.S President?
Will crypto ownership and the divide over regulating digital assets be the deciding factor for the 2024 presidential candidates?
By Werner Vermaak
2mo ago
10m
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Bitcoin Halving 2024: Experts' Price Forecasts and Historical Patterns
Halving hype or historic milestone? Decoding Bitcoin's potential price trajectory in 2024.
By Werner Vermaak
3mo ago
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Bitcoin Hits New ATH - Here's What's Driving the Massive 2024 Rally
Bitcoin's price skyrockets in 2024, fueled by a perfect storm of bullish catalysts.
By Werner Vermaak
4mo ago
8m
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CMC Hot List: Top 10 Tools for Pros
CoinMarketCap has compiled a list of the best tools to help you monitor on-chain signals, analyze investor sentiment, and build decentralized applications with flexibility.
By CoinMarketCap
5mo ago
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CMC Hot List: Top 10 Tools for Newbies
Everything from understanding charts to using decentralized exchanges, equipping you to not only manage but excel on your crypto journey.
By CoinMarketCap
5mo ago
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CMC Hot List: Top 10 VCs To Watch
Looking for early signals on the next big crypto trends? Follow the smart money!
By CoinMarketCap
5mo ago
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Crypto Points Farming: Pointless or Worth It?
A new narrative has emerged recently — "points" farming. What exactly is points farming, and how does it differ from airdrop farming? Read on to find out!
By Werner Vermaak
5mo ago
6m
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Top Crypto Predictions of 2024
With 2024 approaching, we summarized some of the top crypto predictions from a16z, Binance, Coinbase and more.
By Werner Vermaak
6mo ago
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