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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Week in Meme Coins: Pump.NoFun Boots NoChill Normies, ChillGuy Hits $600M MC
While meme coins are still doing well, they aren’t performing to the extent they have been during the peak of the Supercycle hype.
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
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Record Week in Solana: New ATH ($263) and $100B+ DEX Volume
This week (Nov. 20-27), Solana dipped 1.65%—but the meat of the story lies in volatility, drama, key milestones, and a shocking revelation about the dark side of meme coins.
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
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Week in AI: AI Tokens Outperform, Bittensor Gains EVM Compatibility
Bitcoin (BTC) is taking a breather, but altcoins didn’t get the memo.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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Week in L1: All Eyes On Hedera While Solana Smashes ATH
Greed has returned to the market, charging up L1s in response.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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What Are The Most Popular Crypto-to-Fiat Pairs Used In New Zealand?
Learn about the most liquid and used crypto-to-fiat pairs for the New Zealand Dollar. These pairs are the gateway between the traditional finance system and crypto for New Zealanders.
By Stuart Langridge
1yr ago
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What Are The Most Popular Crypto-to-Fiat Pairs Used In Australia?
Discover why crypto-to-fiat pairs are essential for users to move between the cryptocurrency world and the traditional financial system, offering liquidity, trading opportunities and hedging.
By Stuart Langridge
1yr ago
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Week in GameFi: GG Gary Gensler, and Based Gaming Incoming?
Six out of the top 10 GameFi tokens by market cap are up over the last seven days.
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
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CMC Market Pulse: So Near, Yet So Far
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
1yr ago
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Week in RWA: MANTRA Explodes as Tether Goes Full RWA Mode
The CMC Fear and Greed Index now sits at 87/100, its highest value in over six months.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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Week in Meme Coins: Hasbullish! Bonk, Chill Guy, Quant, Peanut and DOG Drive Markets
Before we start digging into this week’s meme coin roundup, I’d just like to point out that markets are getting hot.
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
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Week in Solana: SOL Eyes On $250, Phantom Hits No.1 on iOS App Store
Solana showed strong momentum from Nov. 14 to 20, rallying to a three-year high of $247 as it charged toward its previous all-time high.
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
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Week in AI: TAO Struggles Despite Surging AI Market
Greed remains high as Bitcoin (BTC) carries the market, yet many alts are struggling to keep up.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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What Are The Most Popular Crypto-to-Fiat Pairs Used In Canada?
Discover why crypto-to-fiat pairs are essential for users to move between the cryptocurrency world and the traditional Canadian financial system, offering liquidity, trading opportunities.
By Stuart Langridge
1yr ago
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What Are The Most Popular Crypto-to-Fiat Pairs Used In The United Kingdom?
Discover why crypto-to-fiat pairs are essential for users to move between the cryptocurrency world and the traditional financial system, offering liquidity, trading opportunities and hedging.
By Stuart Langridge
1yr ago
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Week in L1: Sui Smashes ATH as Cronos Escapes Death Spiral
The cryptocurrency community has exploded with excitement over the last week following the largely unexpected surge in the price of Bitcoin (BTC).
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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MartyrFi Explained: The Rising Trend of Memorial Meme Coins
A new crypto trend called "MartyrFi" is minting millions from dead or killed animal memes, with tokens like PNUT and FRED hitting market caps up to $2 billion.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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Week in GameFi: Bitcoin Juggernaut Restarts Web3 Gaming Season
GameFi continues to shine as the market turns to “extreme greed” after the U.S. presidential election and Trump’s victory.
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
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CMC Market Pulse: Price Discovery, Uncharted Waters
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
1yr ago
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