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 RWA: Chainlink and Avalanche Lead Booming RWA Market
The CoinMarketCap Fear & Greed index currently sits at 84/100—extreme greed. We think that accurately sums up the state of the market right now.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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Week in Solana: $SOL Hits $220 and DeFi TVL Flips Tron!
The post-U.S. election rally continued the past week (between Nov. 7 and 13), and Bitcoin has had one of its biggest weeks ever, if not the biggest.
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
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This Week in Meme Coins: Doge Goes to Washington, $PNUT Goes Berserk (RIP)
The overall meme coin market cap went through the roof in the last seven days! It’s up almost 84%, from $55 billion to finally cracking a magical $100 billion.
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
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Week in AI: Bitcoin ATH Sends AI Tokens Parabolic
Bitcoin hits new ATH at $93,000, fueled by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis's Bitcoin reserve bill for 2025; crypto market cap soars past $3 trillion.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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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
1yr 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
1yr ago
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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
1yr ago
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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
1yr 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
1yr ago
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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
1yr 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
1yr ago
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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
1yr ago
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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
1yr ago
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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
1yr ago
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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
1yr ago
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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
1yr ago
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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
1yr ago
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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
1yr ago
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