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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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Crypto Basics
Week in AI: Bitcoin Stays, AI Strays, Casper Paves a New Way
Bitcoin surges 6.2% weekly to over $100K, AI tokens drop 7.8% on average, but Turbo (+58.9%) and 0x0.ai (+42.7%) shine; ETF inflows highlight sustained investor interest.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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Crypto Basics
How Mellow ChillGuy Made Meme Coin Traders Millions
A laid-back cartoon character created by artist Phillip Banks has become crypto's latest sensation, with the ChillGuy token hitting a $500 million market cap just days after launch.
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
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Crypto Basics
What Are The Most Used Crypto To Swiss Franc Pairs?
Below we highlight the crypto pairs that are most used to trade in and out of the Swiss Franc.
By Stuart Langridge
1yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Week in GameFi: Web3 Gaming ↑ 22% After Bitcoin >$100K
Bitcoin broke its all-time high (ATH) and finally cut through $100,000 like a hot knife through butter as Trump appointed Paul Atkins to head the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC).
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Week in RWA: BTC Smashes $100K as RWA Tokens Post Record-Breaking Gains
BTC reached $104K before dropping to $90K; altcoins outperformed, weakening BTC dominance.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Week in Meme Coins: Straight Tuah Prison? HawkTuah Coin Gets Blowback
This week saw a curious mix of a controversial celebrity-driven meme coin, AI agent coins and even XRP meme coins rule the meme hivemind.
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
CMC Market Pulse: Six-Figure Bitcoin
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
7m
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Crypto Basics
Week in Solana: Will Grayscale ETF Reverse December Downturn?
This week (Nov. 27-Dec. 4) Solana had another muted performance, gaining a modest but grateful 1.86% as Ethereum and “dino coins” like XRP roared back to life.
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Altcoin Season Has Unofficially Begun
A massive surge in altcoin performance signals a potential bull market as 89 out of the top 100 cryptocurrencies outperform Bitcoin, mirroring conditions from the explosive 2021 crypto rally.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Week in AI: AI Tokens Skyrocket as Altcoin Season Kicks Off
The market is in a clear state of euphoria right now, with practically every major altcoin in the green over the last week.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Ethereum Price Prediction 2025 by Industry Experts
Industry giants bet on Ethereum's explosive growth ahead.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
4m
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Crypto Basics
Bitcoin 2025 Price Prediction by Industry Experts
Well, those days are certainly over as Bitcoin edges closer to the $100,000 milestone.
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Week in L1: Near Protocol Steals the Spotlight as Sui Stagnates
Despite its relatively weak performance throughout much of 2024, Ethereum returned to form over the last week and gained 7.4% in the past seven days.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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Crypto Basics
What Are The Most Common Crypto-to-Fiat Pairs in Singapore?
Discover why crypto-to-fiat pairs are essential for users to move between the cryptocurrency world and the traditional Singaporean financial system, offering liquidity, trading opportunities.
By Stuart Langridge
1yr ago
1m
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Crypto Basics
What Are The Most Popular Crypto-to-Fiat Pairs in South Africa?
Discover why crypto-to-fiat pairs are essential for users to move between the cryptocurrency world and the traditional South African financial system.
By Stuart Langridge
1yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Week in GameFi: Altcoin Season Gives Crypto Gaming Breakout
GameFi is on fire with only one out of the top 20 tokens by market cap showing a slight drop over the last seven days.
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
4m
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Crypto Basics
CMC Market Pulse: Markets Cool Off, AI Agents Take Over X
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
7m
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Crypto Basics
Week in RWA: $RIO’s Striking Recovery, Ondo Gets the LayerZero Treatment
Many RWA tokens are up more than 20%; $XDC leads with 32.6%, while $RIO gains 61.6% among smaller tokens.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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